Can I find variable's references and its mapping's references in C#/VS2019?

Question

Often times, when I need to make changes to a variable, I need to know how my changes will impact the code downstream. I would normally do so by right-clicking on the variable, clicking on " Find All References ", and analyze the downstream code. Often times the value of that reference gets copied (ie: mapped) to another variable, and then I would have to repeat the same process of right-clicking on that mapped variable, clicking on "Find All References", and analyze more downstream code. This same process can be repeated several times.

Is there a framework/extension that allows me to find all references and its mapping's references in one user action (ie: a button that says " Find All References and Mappings ")?

Let's say I have the following classes/interface

public class Order {
   public int Id {set; get;}
   ...
}

public class ICreateOrder {
   int OrderId {set; get;}
   ...
}

public class CreateOrder : ICreateOrder {
   public int OrderId {set; get;}
   ...
}

It would be awesome if I can right-click on Order.Id , click on "Find All References and Mappings" and VS2019 would effectively give me all references of Order.Id , ICreateOrder.OrderIdId and CreateOrder.OrderId in one go.

Answer 1

Use the find feature in visual studio. It's pretty powerful.

Just do Ctrl+Shift+F and type \\..*Id into Find what: field and pick the scope of the search to be Entire Solution in Look in: field...

You need to check Match case and use regex expressions in Find options section.

You might also get some extras but for sure you won't miss any of your references.