control-click into Step Definitions from feature files

[justinradcliffe]

Please add feature to control-click to open the step definition declaration from the feature file. F3 seems to work but it would be a nice to have.

[ilanpillemer]

Send a pull request for it and you will get it.

[jbrower2]

See the Natural plugin for (I think) the intended behavior:
https://github.com/rlogiacco/Natural/blob/master/org.agileware.natural.common/src/org/agileware/natural/common/JavaAnnotationMatcher.java

[jbrower2]

This is a great feature that a lot of people would like. It does the same thing as the F3 "find step" key mapping.

[zdenek-jonas]

https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/opensource/tutorials/os-ecl-commplgin2/os-ecl-commplgin2-pdf.pdf
This is tutorial, what can help. We have to implement the Hyperlink.

[girijant]

@JustRad, @jbrower2, @johny2000uwb ,
Thanks for the new feature request. I will look into this feature very shrotly.

Thanks,
-Girija

[pratushm]

Try installing "Natural" from eclipse marketplace.

1. Just search for keyword "Cucumber" in the marketplace, there would be a plugin named "Natural", install it and restart the eclipse.
2. Now from project tree open your feature file with "Cucumber Editor".
3. Control + Click and you are good to go.

[girijant]

Not recommending to install other plugins for cucumber. Our plugin may not behave properly. You may loose our plugin features.

Thanks,
~Girija

[Anand093]

Hi @ilanpillemer,

How can i get control-click or command-click to open the step definition declaration from the feature file?
Any help?

Thanks,
Anand

[girijant]

@Anand093,
Already considered as a New feature request and looking into it.
You may jump to the step-definition-declaration by pressing F3 key after putting cursor on the step of feature file.

Thanks,
~Girija

[Savitapanwar]

Hi girijant

I have intalled plugin suggested by you here -

#232

but F3 dosent seem to be working.

Is there something i am missing?

[chandra-mummidi]

Neither F3 nor ctrl+click working for me. It used to work few weeks back, but stopped working without making any updates. I installed this plugin again through offline mode, but not luck.

[girijant]

@Savitapanwar and @chandra-mummidi,
ctrl+click into Step Definition file has been fixed into the latest version of Cucumber-Eclipse plugin.

[sseenivasan89]

ctrl+click is not working with Cucumber-Eclipse plugin

[qvdk]

@sseenivasan89 could you describe your configuration and how to reproduce please ?
CTRL+click and F3 can be used to jump from step to its definition.

[chandra-mummidi]

Thank you. ctrl+click is working if I install only Cucumber-Eclipse plugin. But, if I install Natural plugin along with it, then ctrl+click doesn't work. So, the problem is with Natural plugin.

[ghost]

I have installed Natural 0.7.6 plug-in from eclipse marketplace and I have Windows 10. Eclipse version: Eclipse IDE for Java Developers Version: 2020-03 (4.15.0) Build id: 20200313-1211
maven dependencies:

io.cucumber
cucumber-java
5.7.0



io.cucumber
cucumber-core
5.7.0



io.cucumber
cucumber-junit
5.7.0
test


io.cucumber
gherkin
5.1.0

CTRL+CLICK does not work for me for .feature file to land into stepDefs methods. The suggestion mentioned by @chandra-mummidi does not work for me either as once Natural plug-in removed, it complains about error : No editor descriptor for id org.agileware.natural.cucumber.Cucumber
I tried a new .feature file and a new stepDefinitions file does not work either. I wrote up this issue to stackoverflow, udemy and few other recognized web helps. Badly need a Cucumber Guru, to come out of this installation issue. I appreciate your help guys. I have high hope for this kind of techie blogs.

[chandra-mummidi]

I have installed Natural 0.7.6 plug-in from eclipse marketplace and I have Windows 10. Eclipse version: Eclipse IDE for Java Developers Version: 2020-03 (4.15.0) Build id: 20200313-1211
maven dependencies:

io.cucumber
cucumber-java
5.7.0

io.cucumber
cucumber-core
5.7.0

io.cucumber
cucumber-junit
5.7.0
test

io.cucumber
gherkin
5.1.0

CTRL+CLICK does not work for me for .feature file to land into stepDefs methods. The suggestion mentioned by @chandra-mummidi does not work for me either as once Natural plug-in removed, it complains about error : No editor descriptor for id org.agileware.natural.cucumber.Cucumber
I tried a new .feature file and a new stepDefinitions file does not work either. I wrote up this issue to stackoverflow, udemy and few other recognized web helps. Badly need a Cucumber Guru, to come out of this installation issue. I appreciate your help guys. I have high hope for this kind of techie blogs.

@SnehasishMukherjee Have you installed Cucumber-Eclipse plugin on your eclipse IDE? I'm using 2019-06 build of Eclipse, and I have installed only Cucumber-Eclipse plugin, but no other cucumber related plugins. You can try installing 2019-06 build version of Eclipse, because cucumber-eclipse plugin may not support latest versions of Eclipse at some times.

[qvdk]

Hi

The Natural 0.7.6 plug-in is not this one.
If you want to install the ours, install Cucumber Eclipse Pluginfrom the Marketplace. Or use the eclipse update site.

@girijant could you check the Eclipse Marketplace to ensure the 2020-03 is checked as supported please ?

[ghost]

@qvdk Thanks. As 2020-03 is not compatible with Natural 0.7.6(hopefully it will be supported in near future), I did this(as per other user who had success back in Nov last year):
Uninstall 2020-03
Install 2019-06
(had a hickup with TestNG install along with eclipse as the TestNG archive was removed. Thanks to some great testing help available in the link https://www.ishandevshukl.com/2020/02/solved-unable-to-install-testng-in.html )
Install eclipse-cucumber plug-in from market place.
After then the hyperlink showed up in .feature file to navigate in the stepDefinitions file.
Thank God.
Just one small issue left, if you guys can help.
.feature file does not show up as cucumber-icon attached. Not a blocking factor, but will be feeling great if someone can say how to fix it. You guys are too good, so having high hope to fix this issue as well.

[girijant]

@qvk,
From Eclipse Marketplace, the supported version(2020-03 and 2020-06) is already checked for our stable cucumber-plugin version. Here is the snapshot from Cucumber-Eclipse market place: https://marketplace.eclipse.org/content/cucumber-eclipse-plugin/

[qvdk]

@SnehasishMukherjee Could you check if the *.feature file extension is setup with the Cucumber editor in Window > Preferences > General > Editor > File associations ?

[ghost]

@qvdk Thanks a ton! File association with Cucumber editor worked.

[ckctan]

You must convert your project as a cucumber project. This is required to enable step definitions detection so that your Cucumber Feature file scenario steps can take you to corresponding step definition Java file when you clicked F3 or Ctrl + mouse click.

In Eclipse, right click on your project from the Project Explorer > Configure > Convert as Cucumber Project. Once done, you may need to do a clean build.

[ghost]

@ckctan Yes Craig, that's necessary step. However @qvdk suggestion for file association with .feature was needed in addition. So that I have added in my notes.

[qvdk]

The file association setup is required only if you uninstalled the natural plugin. Else, the Cucumber plugin will setup it for you.

[ramyanthn]

@qvdk @girijant
Hi, I have ensured all the requried plugins are available.
Converted the project to cucumber project.
Having the Cucumber Eclipse Feature 0.0.23.201811220126 installed.

Still unable to use the control-click feature in my project.
Please help!
Thanks,
Ramyanth

[qvdk]

Hello @ramyanthn

Please uninstall the plugin and install the latest one with this instructions https://github.com/cucumber/cucumber-eclipse-update-site-snapshot

[ramyanthn]

Hello @ramyanthn

Please uninstall the plugin and install the latest one with this instructions https://github.com/cucumber/cucumber-eclipse-update-site-snapshot

Thank you @qvdk . It worked.

[SukantBhatia]

Hi,
Command + Click still not working for me in the latest version of cucumber.Can anyone please tell me the latest stable cucmber plugin for eclipse with latest cucumber maven dependicies.
I downloaded the stable version of cucmber eclipse from this site : https://github.com/cucumber/cucumber-eclipse-update-site-snapshot, but it works only with info.cucumber old dependancy but if i update to io.cucumber still faced the same issue.
Really appreciate your help.

[laeubi]

There is no "latest stable version", you can only install a development snapshot that might (or might not depending on you configuration) fix the issue see @qvdk comment above.

[qvdk]

Hi @SukantBhatia

The plugin works with both packages.
Do you convert your project as Cucumber project ?

[SukantBhatia]

Yes @qvdk I convert the project as cucumber project.Exactly I am facing two issues:

1. If i use latest version of both cucumber eclipse plugin and latest cucumber dependency then i am not able to use command +click.
2. If i use stable cucumber plugin with latest cucumber dependency then on feature file.. i am getting the error as “not find any matching glue”.

[srushti-maladkar]

You must convert your project as a cucumber project. This is required to enable step definitions detection so that your Cucumber Feature file scenario steps can take you to corresponding step definition Java file when you clicked F3 or Ctrl + mouse click.

In Eclipse, right click on your project from the Project Explorer > Configure > Convert as Cucumber Project. Once done, you may need to do a clean build.

This worked for me. thanks

[qvdk]

@SukantBhatia The step definition scan is launched on the project build. Do you have already build the project once with eclipse ?

[SukantBhatia]

Yes @qvdk I did the same.But still no luck.
And if i use the plugin version 0.0.23.201811220126 with the info.cucumber dependency, everything works fine.

[qvdk]

@SukantBhatia I think you have an issue due to the old plugin version setup on your projet.
Could you provide the .project file of your project ?

I think you have the issue #376. I describe how to clean your project setup in this comment.

[SukantBhatia]

@qvdk
Now , i am facing the error as "Errors occurred during the build.
Errors running builder 'Cucumber step definitions builder' on project $'.
Dangling meta character '*' near index 0
*.feature
^" on building the project.

[ramyanthn]

Hello @ramyanthn
Please uninstall the plugin and install the latest one with this instructions https://github.com/cucumber/cucumber-eclipse-update-site-snapshot

Thank you @qvdk . It worked.

Hi @qvdk @girijant
I see the control-click on the step definition, is not working again. Screenshot attached. Please help!

[qvdk]

Hello @ramyanthn

It is probably a configuration error. Please check :

• if you have the latest version of the plugin, and you don't have the natural plugin installed ( choose one but the both seems to create instability )
• check if your project is converted as Cucumber project
• check if the build automatically is activated, or build the projet since the detection is done during the build

[tstthoughts]

Hi friends,
below steps worked for me:
*Install Cucumber Eclipse Plugin have only this plugin. restart the IDE
*In Eclipse, right click on your project from the Project Explorer > Configure > Convert as Cucumber Project. Once done, you may need to do a clean build.
*Wait for the Green icon on the feature file to appear like below... then Ctrl Click will work on the steps.

[ranabhavin16]

Hi @qvdk ,
I have written steps for matching features but still the glue symbol is not displayed on the features.
Environment :
Eclipse : Version: 2021-03 (4.19.0),Build id: 20210312-0638
Cucumber Snap Shot Version Taken : Snapshot branch main - 2021-07-15 07:47:36
Screenshot :

Code :
`package stepDefinitions;

import io.cucumber.java.en.And;
import io.cucumber.java.en.Given;
import io.cucumber.java.en.Then;
import io.cucumber.java.en.When;

public class UberBookingSteps {

@Given("User wants to select a car type {string} from uber app")
public void user_wants_to_select_a_car_type_from_uber_app(String string) {
	// Write code here that turns the phrase above into concrete actions
	throw new io.cucumber.java.PendingException();
}

@When("User select car {string} and pick up point {string} and drop location {string}")
public void user_select_car_and_pick_up_point_and_drop_location(String string, String string2, String string3) {
	// Write code here that turns the phrase above into concrete actions
	throw new io.cucumber.java.PendingException();
}

@Then("Driver Starts the Journey")
public void driver_starts_the_journey() {
	// Write code here that turns the phrase above into concrete actions
	throw new io.cucumber.java.PendingException();
}

@And("Driver ends the Journey")
public void driver_ends_the_journey() {
	// Write code here that turns the phrase above into concrete actions
	throw new io.cucumber.java.PendingException();
}

@And("User pays {int} USD")
public void user_pays_usd(Integer int1) {
	// Write code here that turns the phrase above into concrete actions
	throw new io.cucumber.java.PendingException();
}

}
`

[qvdk]

Hi @ranabhavin

You can try this : https://github.com/cucumber/cucumber-eclipse/wiki/FAQ#my-step-definitions-are-not-detected-and-my-steps-from-my-feature-file-is-highlight-in-yellow

[ranabhavin16]

From Eclipse, go to menu Help > Install New software
Work with: https://cucumber.github.io/cucumber-eclipse-update-site-snapshot
This link is not working in eclipse

[ChinmoyJana14]

Recently I fixed that problem by changing the default editor light greener to dark greener. Before I installed the plugins and converted to cucumber project