# Java Element Filters Dialog

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

Option | Description | Default
--- | --- | ---
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. | .* resources, Empty library containers Empty parent packages, Import declarations, Inner class files, Package declarations, Synthetic members

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

Filtering elements

Package explorer view