# Java Element Filters Dialog

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

Filter dialog options
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.

### Related Concepts

Filtering elements

### Related References

Package Explorer view