Reference Source Files

Plugin Settings → Reference Source Files

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Reference source files provide essential context to improve translation quality by showing the LLM your project's coding patterns and conventions.

Configuration

1. Under Code Generation, locate Reference Source Files

2. Click the + button to add .h/.cpp files using a file browser dialog

3. Select relevant source files that provide context for your translations

   

Selection Guidelines

Primary References

• Base classes being extended
• Interfaces being implemented
• Common utility functions
• Shared type definitions

Supporting References

• Related system implementations
• Similar pattern examples
• Project-specific conventions
• Custom macros or helpers

Best Practices

File Selection

• Include minimal, focused examples
• Prioritize clean, well-documented code
• Select files with similar functionality
• Include project-specific patterns

Note

Quality over quantity - choose the most relevant files that demonstrate your desired coding patterns or a specific class you want the translated codes to be integrated into.

Maintenance

• Regularly update reference files
• Remove outdated examples
• Add new patterns as needed
• Monitor token usage impact