Rename Type to Match File

Aug 03, 2020
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Purpose

Used to bring the name of the type declared in the file in line with a source code file name. The best coding practices require each type to be declared in a separate file named after the type.

Note

Rename Type To Match File is a cascading Refactoring. That means that the Refactoring affects all method calls and method declarations in interfaces, base and descendant classes.

Availability

Available when the cursor is on a type name, assuming the file name differs from it.

Usage

Place the caret on a class name.
Press the Ctrl + . or Ctrl + ~ shortcut to invoke the Code Actions menu.
Select Rename File to Match Type from the menu.

After execution, the Refactoring changes the type name to match the file name.

C#
VB.NET

csharp

//Filename: Person.cs
public class Person {
    private int CustomerID;
    public string FirstName { get; set; }
    public string LastName { get; set; }
}

'Filename: Person.vb
Public Class Person
    Private CustomerID As Integer
    Public Property FirstName() As String
    Public Property LastName() As String
End Class