How to refactor a static inner class to a top level class in Eclipse?

Question

I am having trouble finding the correct refactor option for the following scenario:

I have code like this (in Outer.java):

public class Outer {

    // ... class stuff

    public static class Inner {
        // ... inner class stuff   
    }
}

I am looking for a way to select Inner, and have it converted to a top level class, in it's own .java source file. I know this is pretty easy to do manually with copy/paste etc., but the inner class is referenced in a lot of places, and I would like the refactor option to handle the change everywhere it is referenced.

I have tried the option Refactor -> Extract Class... but that does something weird with a field called data that I don't quite understand.

Eclipse version is 3.5.1 Galileo.

How do I refactor a static inner class to be a top level class?

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Edit: Can't believe I overlooked the option to do this. Thanks for all your correct answers, +1 to you all. I'll still need to accept an answer, so if there is any more useful info, e.g. gotchas with the script, there is still a purpose to leaving an answer.

Magnetism

Answer 1

This is so easy I can't believe I missed it:

With the cursor anywhere within the inner type, right click and select:
Refactor -> Convert Member Type to Top Level...

(There is no shortcut in the default settings)

This automatically extracts the inner type, and places it in it's own file, in the same package and directory as the outer type.

Update

In later versions of Eclipse this refactoring has been renamed "Move Type to New File"

Magnetism

It seems like in the Helios release the functionality has been renamed to "Move Type to New File...". – Clevie

And make sure to select only the class/interface, not all of its content, too. – Pol

This also works for android studio, with one additional step (refactor -> move -> ...), and can also be achieved with shortcut F6. – Vanzant

What if there are so many inner classes? Do I have to do it all one-by-one? – Bollix

Answer 2

For completeness, version 4.x of Eclipse has changed terminology and now they call that operation as Move Type to New File...

Epode

Answer 3

Extract Class is not what you want.

I just did this using Eclipse 3.4.2

1. Select Inner
2. Right click 'Refactor->Convert Member Type To Top Level...'

Ennis

Answer 4

I have 3.4.1, and if I right-click on Inner, >refactor, I have the option "Covert member Type to top level..", which does exactly what you want.

Cain

Answer 5

Use Refactor -> Convert Member to Top Level Type

Sally

Answer 6

For Intellj2018.1.

1. right click in the inner class
2. Refactor
3. Move
4. Move to upper level

Epidiascope