[SOLVED] NetBeans PHP Code Completion for Standard Functions

NetBeans PHP Code Completion for Standard Functions

I have started to use NetBeans 6.9.1 for developing PHP projects. Although it does provide code completion to certain extent, but it's by no means complete. For example, commonly used functions such as implode,explode are not in the list for code completion. Also, it would have been convenient to have code completion for objects made from built in classes, such as HttpRequest.

Is there anyway to obtain code completion for the items mentioned above.

Solution

Try this...

Tools->Options
Selct "Editor"
Select "Code completion"
In language drop down select "PHP"

You will see a list of code completion options for PHP project ONLY

If you have global variables/objects set "Code Completion for Variables" is set to "All Variables"
If you are using methods without static in front of them as static make sure under "Code Completing for Class Methods" you have "Also Non-Static Methods after ::"

If you are not using namespaces PHP 5.3, make sure you project is type is test to PHP 5.2/5.1. To check it, right click your project->Properties->Sources->PHP Version.