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A file template can contain template variables. When a template is applied, the variables are replaced with their values.

A file template variable is a string that starts with a dollar sign which is followed by the variable name. The variable name may be enclosed in braces. For example: $MyVariable or ${MyVariable}.

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Predefined template variables

RubyMine comes with a set of predefined template variables.

The available predefined file template variables are:

  • ${PROJECT_NAME} - the name of the current project.
  • ${FILE_NAME} - the name of the file that will be created.
  • ${USER} - the login name of the current user.
  • ${DATE} - the current system date.
  • ${TIME} - the current system time.
  • ${YEAR} - the current year.
  • ${MONTH} - the current month.
  • ${DAY} - the current day of the month.
  • ${HOUR} - the current hour.
  • ${MINUTE} - the current minute.
  • ${PRODUCT_NAME} - the name of the IDE in which the file will be created.
  • 4.5+ ${MONTH_NAME_SHORT} - the first 3 letters of the month name. Example: Jan, Feb, etc.
  • ${MONTH_NAME_FULL} - full name of a month. Example: January, February, etc.

Custom template variables

In addition to the predefined template variables, it is possible to specify custom variables. If necessary, you can define the values of custom variables right in a template using the #set VTL directive.

For example, if you want to use your full name instead of your login name defined through the ${USER}, write the following construct:

#set( $MyName = "John Smith" )

If the value of a variable is not defined in the template, RubyMine will ask you to specify it when the template is applied.

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