Question

In eclipse, how can I delete a specific import from each file in a package?

For example, I need to remove the following from an entire package:

import android.R;

I am NOT asking how to remove unused imports, just how to remove a specific line of code..in this case, an import.

Answer 1

• Select the package in your Package Explorer View.
• Choose Menu->Search->File
• in the dialog set Containing text to import android.R; and File name patterns to *.java
• for Scope – choose “Selected resources”
• Click on Replace
• The Search view will show all matches and you get a new dialog where you’ll have to enter the replacement (leave it empty in your case)

Note, that this is not a refactoring. Replacing text may lead to dozens of compiletime errors, that have to be fixed manually.