'start with @ to define a variable' ?

NTB · Post by **NTB** » 29 May 2010 18:04

Just curious about this: In the syntax editor, when I go to add a new keyword group, the dialogue box that comes up says

Enter a name. Start with a @ to define a variable, E.g. @var.

What is it for? does the '@' symbol tell the editor to do something special? I've looked through the help documentation, but I didn't see anything on this...wouldn't surprise me if I missed something, though

Nathan

Post by **Rickard Johansson** » 30 May 2010 16:12

Variables should be used with auto completion only. I'll change the dialog text when adding keywords.

Auto completion lists are often repeated between tags or classes. Variables are then used to simplify the process of adding auto completion data in the syntax files.

I'll add some information in the help. Thanks!

NTB · Post by **NTB** » 30 May 2010 22:50

Do any of the standard syntax definitions use this? Just wondering - I'd like to see an example of how to set this up.

Nathan

Post by **Rickard Johansson** » 31 May 2010 11:46

No. The feature was added after most syntax files were already created.

I would like to re-write the HTML syntax file using variables one day...