# ActionModelsGenerator

## Project Overview

The `ActionModelsGenerator` is an IntelliJ Platform Plugin designed to automate the generation of Java `ActionBean` and Data Transfer Object (DTO) classes from a database schema. This plugin integrates directly into the IntelliJ IDE, allowing developers to select a database table and generate corresponding Java classes based on predefined FreeMarker templates.

**Key Features:**
*   **Database Schema Introspection:** Utilizes IntelliJ's database tools to read table and column metadata.
*   **Code Generation:** Generates `ActionBean` and DTO classes using FreeMarker templates.
*   **Template-driven:** Customizable code generation via FreeMarker templates (`actionBean.ftl`, `actionBean.extend.ftl`, `actionDTO.ftl`, `actionDTO.extend.ftl`).
*   **IDE Integration:** Provides a context menu action ("Generate Action Models") in the Database View for easy access.

**Core Technologies:**
*   **Java:** Primary development language.
*   **Kotlin:** Configured in `build.gradle.kts`, indicating potential for Kotlin usage.
*   **Gradle (Kotlin DSL):** Build automation system.
*   **IntelliJ Platform SDK:** For IDE integration and database interaction.
*   **FreeMarker:** Templating engine for code generation.

## Building and Running

This project is an IntelliJ Platform Plugin built with Gradle.

**Build the Plugin:**
To build the plugin, use the following Gradle command:
```bash
./gradlew build
```
This will produce a `.zip` plugin artifact in the `build/distributions` directory.

**Run the Plugin in a Development IDE:**
To run a new IntelliJ IDE instance with this plugin installed for development and testing:
```bash
./gradlew runIde
```
Alternatively, you can use the "Run IDE with Plugin" run configuration provided in the `.run` directory within IntelliJ IDEA.

## Development Conventions

*   **Language:** Primarily Java, with Kotlin support configured.
*   **Build System:** Gradle with Kotlin DSL (`.gradle.kts` files).
*   **Code Generation:** FreeMarker templates are located in `src/main/resources/templates/`. Modifications to these templates will change the generated code structure.
*   **IntelliJ Platform APIs:** Development involves using IntelliJ Platform SDK for UI actions, virtual file system operations, and database schema access.
*   **Action Definition:** New actions are defined in `src/main/resources/META-INF/plugin.xml`.