Hints in Variable Editor |
  
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Hints in Variable Editor |
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Hints are implemented in the variable editor window. When you hover over a variable, the comment for the variable is displayed.
When you hover over a function, a brief description and an example of how the function is used appears.
If the field belongs to a database, the names of the database and field are displayed, as well as comments.
For text constants, a model object is searched for by the corresponding name or identifier. If a text constant specifies the name of an object, then information on this object is displayed for it.
Hints are active. When you click on a hint, an action is performed that is different for different data types:
•Variable name. Jump to the line of this variable;
•Function name. Help is called with a section containing a description of the function;
•Referring to a database field. The database editor window appears;
•The identifier or name of the model element. The Information dialog for this item is called.
When you enter an expression, a drop-down list of matching functions, variables, databases and database fields appears. This list contains descriptions and comments for list items.
To call a list of all available variables and functions, use the <Ctrl>+<Space> combination.
When the user selects a function from the dropdown list, the brackets and delimiters required for the selected expression are automatically inserted.
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