IntelliJ IDEA File Templates - Global Custom Variables for Multiple Files Templates

Asked Apr 13 '21 at 12:48

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I'm using IntelliJ IDEA to develop a Java app.

I know that I can introduce a custom variable in a File template by adding, for example ${myVar} and when creating that template, then I will be prompt to input that variable.

Now I'm creating a Multiple Files template, where each one has it's own variables, but when creating it I'm only prompt to input the variables of the first/main File template.

What can I do to be prompt for all the variables in all template files?

One workaround (an ugly one) is to add the other's templates variables to the main File, as comments, this way I will be prompt to introduce them.

asked Apr 13 '21 at 12:48

sebasira

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You may want to file a bug report: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issues/IDEA – Bas Leijdekkers Apr 14 '21 at 14:37
I think it's not a bug, but a delibered function. The docs (https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/templates-with-multiple-files.html) says: "*All child templates share the variables of the main file template*", that's why I use that ugly workaround – sebasira Apr 14 '21 at 15:08
Interesting, thanks. Perhaps it should be a feature request then. – Bas Leijdekkers Apr 15 '21 at 08:42
Are feature request submitted in the same link as above? – sebasira Apr 16 '21 at 00:51
Yes, that's correct. – Bas Leijdekkers Apr 16 '21 at 07:54

IntelliJ IDEA File Templates - Global Custom Variables for Multiple Files Templates

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