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- Basic Compiler for Microchip PIC microcontrollers
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Code Assistant [CTRL+SPACE]
If you type first few letter of a word and then press CTRL+SPACE, all valid iden-
tifiers matching the letters you typed will be prompted to you in a floating panel
(see the image). Now you can keep typing to narrow the choice, or you can select
one from the list using keyboard arrows and Enter.
Parameter Assistant [CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE]
Parameter Assistant will be automatically invoked when you open a parenthesis
"(" or press CTRL+SHIFT+SPACE. If name of valid function or procedure pre-
cedes the parenthesis, then the expected parameters will be prompted to you in a
floating panel. As you type the actual parameter, next expected parameter will
become bold.
Code Template [CTR+J]
You can insert Code Template by typing the name of the template (for instance,
whileb), then press CTRL+J, and Editor will automatically generate code. Or you
can click button from Code toolbar and select template from the list.
You can add your own templates to the list. Just select Tools > Options from drop-
down menu, or click Tools Icon from Settings Toolbar, and then select Auto
Complete Tab. Here you can enter the appropriate keyword, description, and code
of your template.
Auto Correct
Auto Correct corrects common typing mistakes. To access the list of recognized
typos, select Tools > Options from drop-down menu, or click Tools Icon from
Settings Toolbar, and then select Auto Correct Tab. You can also add your own
preferences to the list.
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