# Java element filters dialog

This dialog lets you define Java element filters for the Package Explorer view.

Option | Description | Default
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Name filter patterns | If enabled, a comma separated list of patterns can be specified additionally. | Off
Select the elements to exclude from the view | List of pre-defined filters which can be enabled. | .* files Empty parent packages Import declarations Inner class files Package declarations

The Filter description field displays the description for the currently selected filter.

Filtering elements

Package Explorer view