# Automated Imports

The automated import functionality is pretty straightforward. Simply place the cursor over the element to import and issue the command:

:ScalaImport

and one of the following events will occur:

- If only one matching element is found, its import statement will be placed in the file.
- If multiple matching elements are found, you will be prompted to choose the element you wish to import from a list.
- If an element with the same name is already imported then no changes will occur.

Note

Like the scala-ide (as of the time of this writting), imports are simply appended to the end of your file’s import block. There is no attempt made to sort or group imports.

## Configuration

Eclim Settings

- org.eclim.java.import.exclude - Scala importing honors the java import exclussion setting.