One touch C++ code automation for Eclipse CDT

During this semester thesis a code automation tool has been developed for the Eclipse C++ Development Toolkit (CDT) using the Eclipse refactoring mechanism. The resulting plug-in enables a C++ developer to move function definitions easily between header and source files.
The new plug-in differs from existing refactorings single keystroke interaction. The refactoring uses no wizard at all and is tolerant to imprecise code selection.
This document discusses the uses of the plug-in as well as the issues that had to be handled during the project. Students developing a new refactoring tool may have a look at the conclusion chapter, to not doing the same mistakes we did again and the Project Setup chapter to start with their own project quickly. Project setup hints are listed in the appendix.