Re: [WDSCI-L] Content Assist (with COBOL)

[Jim Essinger <esinger@xxxxxxxx>]

   Thanks Vern, I got this in my inbox.  This is what started me looking at
   Content Assist, and templates.  The tech tip did not go into more detail
   than what I have in my post.  I'm looking for some in depth insight, or
   how others use it to advantage.  I like that it will pull a list of my
   fields for me, but wish that I could jump down the list easier when I
   don't remember the exact name of the field I want.

   Jim

   At 04:33 PM 9/10/2004, you wrote:

     The August 12, 2004 Programming Tips newsletter at
     www.iseriesnetwork.com has a short article on templates in WDSC - you
     need only join at the free associate level to see it.

     HTH
     Vern

     At 05:04 PM 9/10/2004, you wrote:

       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
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       208-452-4058 Extension 133
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