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Context

The Where-used functionality in the Web Dynpro ABAP Development tool for Eclipse allows you to identify references to Web Dynpro Controllers or artifacts from other Web Dynpro controllers. It helps you to analyze the impact if a controller or an artifact is modified or deleted.

The results of the Where-used functionality appear in the Search view. To navigate to the controller listed in the Search view, double-click the controller. You can use the Where-used functionality for the following Web Dynpro artifacts:

  • Methods, Method parameters, and Method Exceptions
  • Event and Event Parameters
  • Event handlers
  • Supply Functions
  • Actions
  • Context Elements (Context nodes and Context attributes)
  • Variables, classes, interfaces available in the Implementation page
Procedure

To find usage of Web Dynpro Controllers:

  1. In the Project Explorer view, select a controller.
  2. Use any one of the following options to access the Where-used functionality:
    • Toolbar icon ()
    • Context menu
    • Keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + G

To find usage of Web Dynpro Artifacts:

  1. Open any one of the following controllers:
    • View Controller
    • Component Controller
    • Custom Controller
  2. Select the relevant Web Dynpro artifact.
  3. Use any of the following options to access the Where-used functionality:
    • Toolbar icon ()
    • Context menu
    • Keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + G