Is it possible to change IntelliJ's code generation template for equals() and hashCode()

Question

Is it possible to change the code generation template for equals() and hashCode()?

I would like the generated code to use the Java 7

Answer 1

Yes it is possible, but with some small hack. Locate your idea.jar file in app folder. Look inside and find files like:

• apacheEqualsBuilder3.vm
• apacheHashCodeBuilder3.vm

and other .vm files..

These template files reuse some macros from equalsHelper.vm.

Change these files inside JAR carefully as you like restart app and check result in Idea under

generate->equals() and hashCode()->Template (... three dots on the right)->read only preview on the right side.

I think installing update of Idea may overwrite this JAR with your custom template changes.

It works! Checked in Idea 15. Enjoy. :-)