Bug 158013

Description Ray Case 2006-09-20 11:47:28 EDT

First let me say that I am very visual.  

I use coloring for a lot more elements than the default java syntax coloring.  

I color static methods and vars,  I color abstract method calls and inherited calls different colors.

I would like to be able to color Types based on the 'space' they come from.

A simple example is java apis like java.* and javax.*.  Although this is more of a 'super' space.

Java types could be added to the specifically 'colored' list.  i.e. I could pick that java api Types are Bright Green. 

However, to me the most important coloring I would like to be able to specify is that any Types being picked up from "java build path.libraries" could be given a separate color.  

i.e. Types from SunGameServer.jar (or any other external jar) are Dark Red.  

Especially with closed source jars, it is a real time saver to know that there is not even a reason to hover over the Types contained in it!

It may also be helpful to even allow included external project Types to have a separate color.

I am sorry if this doesn't fit the eclipse 'style' as it is evolving into an even more wonderful thing.  It is something that I have been wishing for for a long time.  Coding with the closed source sun game server convinced me it would be useful to add this coloring enhancement.

Thanks!
Ray Case