Intellij Idea wrapping live template

Question

I want to create a live template to wrap a code before the dot.

Example:

1. I enter userDao.getUser().asst
2. Press enter
3. Code is wrapped and the result is: assertThat(userDao.getUser())

So basically I want to create a live template with functionality similar to sout, try, listOf etc. Can you suggest how to create it?

Answer 1

You can use Postfix Completion for that.

The result will look like this:

Answer 2

Not exactly what you need but as an alternative;

• Settings
• Live templates
• Surround
• Add following line in the template text, write asst(or a for shorter version) in the abbreviation input field.

assertThat($SELECTION$)$END$

• When you type userDao.getUser() and hit cmd + alt + j , you will have Select Template pop-up. When you then hit a it will automatically surround it with assertThat.