[WDSCI-L] Content Assist (with COBOL)

[Jim Essinger <esinger@xxxxxxxx>]

Oh Revered Listers;

I'm trying to get comfortable using the LPEX editor in WDSCi version 
5.1.0.3, and I just came across the Content Assist functions.  I am trying 
to become familiar with that function, and was wondering a couple of things.

1)  When using Ctrl + Space, I get the pop up window with possible 
commands.  How is the best way to navigate thru that list?  I have tried 
typing the first letter of the command I would like to do, like EVALUATE, 
but the list goes away, and leaves me with a letter E typed into the 
source.  I do know that you can type EV and then the Ctrl + Space and get 
just the evaluate permutations.  This works great with program reserved 
words, but not so great with the field list, especially when there are 100 
or more fields defined in working storage.

2)  I was wanting to edit the templates that are provided so they look more 
like how I code.  I went to Window > Preferences > Remote Systems > 
iSeries > Templates to try and edit the templates, but all I found were ILE 
RPG FREE-FORM context templates.  Is there a way to edit the provided 
templates for ILE COBOL? , or ILE RPG? (I don't even know if you would want 
to edit the RPG templates)

Are there any other hints, tips or techniques that you would suggest for 
getting the most from this tool?  It seems like it could be such a big 
help, but I want more control!

Thanks!


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Jim Essinger
Senior Programmer/Analyst
UnLtd / SLFI / IMA
PO Box 730
Fruitland, ID 83619

208-452-4058 Extension 133
esinger@xxxxxxxx

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