Feature Request – Ability to copy procedure/function name from Package Content Window

[adrian_star]

Hello,
I would like to propose an enhancement related to package navigation in PL/SQL Developer.

Current behavior​

When opening a package or package body, the Content Window (navigation panel) displays a structured list of:

• Procedures
• Functions

However, currently:

• It is not possible to copy the name (or full name) of a selected procedure or function from this list
• The context menu includes a “Copy” option, but it copies the entire code of the selected object, not just its name

Requested enhancement​

Introduce the ability to copy only the name of a selected procedure/function from the Content Window.


Possible implementation options:

• Support standard shortcut Ctrl + C to copy the selected item name
• Extend the context menu with more precise options:
  • Copy Name (or full name includes package name eg. EXAMPLE_PKG.function)
    • option to choose between name or full name adjustable in App Preferences
  • Copy Code (existing behavior, but renamed for clarity)

Practical use cases​

This feature would be particularly useful when:

• Writing or modifying code that references package procedures/functions
• Calling procedures within the same or different packages
• Avoiding manual retyping of long or complex names

Currently, users must either:

• Manually retype the name, or
• Navigate through the code to find and copy it

Both approaches interrupt workflow and increase the risk of typos.

Benefits​

Adding this functionality would:

• Improve navigation efficiency in large packages
• Reduce context switching within the editor
• Minimize typing errors

This is a small but highly practical enhancement that would significantly improve daily developer productivity.
Thank you for considering this suggestion.


Best regards,
Adrian