Question

I’m after a feature in eclipse that allows me to allocate a shortcut to a line (say line number 55) then go somewhere else in the same file and hit the shortcut then IDE shows me the line 55. I have used this feature in Delphi IDE. Using CNTL + number keys[1,2,…,0] a shortcut to line where the curser is will be created. This shortcut only has effect within the editor and each opened file would have its own shortcuts.
Is there such a feature in eclipse? Is there any plugins out there which adds this feature to eclipse?

Regards,

Ali

Answer 1

By default there is no shortcut defined for this task.
I use to define my shortcuts in Eclipse in “Windows/Preferences/General/Keys” type bookmark in the filter text and select the commands you want to define the shortcuts.

My current shortcuts are:

1. Alt+Shift+B, Alt+Shift+A: Add Bookmark;
2. Alt+Shift+B, Alt+Shift+V: Show View (BookMarks);

But, I agree, still is not fast as the Delphi predefined shortcuts.

Update 1:
This plugin (or its sucessor) seems to offer the option. From their site:

• Add a numbered bookmark at the cursor: Alt>+[digit]. This creates a
  quick bookmark with the specified number using a “single” keypress.
  Only one bookmark of the given number can be present in the workspace.
  Setting the same number bookmark again will clear the earlier
  instance.

• Goto a numbered bookmark: Alt+Shift+[digit]. Moves to the bookmark as
  it was set using Alt+[digit].

Update 2:
Tested (Eclipse Indigo) and it worked like a charm.