The EasyLanguage Code Editor in the TDE provides an autocomplete technology that monitors your typing and can prompt you with a pop-up window displaying a list of reserved words, functions, methods, and properties that could be used to complete your entry. This helps speed up development by minimizing the need to memorize statement syntax and reducing keyboard input.
You can change the Enable Autocomplete settings on the General tab of the Options dialog (Tools > Options menu sequence).
As you begin typing at the beginning of a line, a list box appears showing the range of words that match your typing. Select any item in the list and press the Enter key (or click again) on the highlighted word to have it inserted into your code window. In addition, a word is highlighted when it is the only one that matches your current typed input and will be inserted when the Enter key is pressed (or when clicked again).
For example, with Autocomplete enabled, type the following will highlight the complete function name GetRGBValues and will insert it into your code when pressing the Enter key or double-clicking a listed item.
Also, when typing a reserved word or function followed by a parentheses, an Autocomplete tool tip appears providing additional information about the word such as possible parameters and a brief summary. For example, when typing the reserved word NumToStr in the editor you will see the following prompt popup as soon as the opening parentheses is typed:
The Autocomplete tool tip remains while you type any additional parameters for that word. Clicking the mouse again at any time removes the prompt.
Another autocomplete feature is triggered when you type a marker character, such as a period or parenthesis, and will display a popup list box appears showing the members (objects, properties, etc.) that are associated with your entry. Highlight any item in the list (using the mouse or arrow keys) and press the Enter key (or click again) on the highlighted word to have it inserted into your code window. In addition, a word is highlighted when it is the only one that matches your current typed input and will be inserted when the Enter key is pressed (or when clicked again).
For example, with Autocomplete enabled, as you type the period character after account (see below), a list of available properties for the Account object will be displayed for you to select.