Rename File to Match Type

• Aug 07, 2018
• 2 minutes to read

Purpose

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

Availability

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

Usage

1. Place the caret on a class name.

   NOTE

   The blinking cursor shows the caret's position at which the Refactoring is available.

   C#

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

   VB.NET

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

2. Use the Ctrl + . or Ctrl + ~ shortcut to invoke the Code Actions Menu.
3. Select Rename File to Match Type from the menu.

After execution, the Refactoring removes the source code file from the project, renames the file and adds the new file to the project.

C#

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

VB.NET

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