At SlickEdit we believe that there is only one thing cooler than our software—the developers who use it. To get the most out of the 15-day trial for SlickEdit 2008, check out these cool features.
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Use (Ctrl+Dot) to jump from a symbol to its definition. Use (Ctrl+/) to list all of the references for the current symbol and optionally jump to the first reference. These operations set a bookmark that can be popped to return you to the previous location (Ctrl+Comma). Use (Ctrl+Dot) to jump from a symbol to the symbol definition. |
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Displays the definition of the current symbol in the editor window, allowing you to see the definition without having to open a separate buffer. The Symbol window also shows previews for other views, including the References window, Defs window, and Classes window. |
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Surround existing lines of code with block statements or tags. Dynamic Surround allows you to expand a block after syntax expansion, using the arrow keys to move the end of the block up or down. Surround With allows you to select lines and then choose a block structure or tag. |
| XML/HTML Formatting |
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Approx: 114 sec
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Content in XML and HTML files may be set to automatically wrap and format as you edit according to user-defined formatting schemes. A formatting scheme is comprised of any number of XML or HTML tags, each of which can be configured individually for indent levels, wrapping, and tag structure. Multiple schemes can be defined for example, you may want one scheme for HTML files and another for XML files, or perhaps you are required to code certain files to various standards. Schemes can be saved and imported, so they can be shared with your team. Tags for each scheme can be entered manually or you can import tags from the current file. |
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Displays the definition of the current symbol and associated documentation in the editorwindow, allowing you to see the definition without having to open a separate buffer. The Preview window also shows information for other windows, including the Class, Defs, References, and Symbols tool windows. By default, Preview is docked into a tab groub along the bottom of the editor. It can also be displayed by selecting View > Toolbars > Preview. |
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Displays the list of references for a symbol. Use (Ctrl+/) to open the References view for the current symbol, or you can type or select a symbol in the Symbol drop-down list. Click on a reference to preview it. Double-click to jump to it. |
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Expands common block structures (if, for, try, ...) when the initial keyword is typed. For example, when "if" is typed followed by a space, SlickEdit inserts the parentheses for the condition and the braces. You can define additional structures to be expanded. |
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Use to surround existing lines of code with a new structure such as: if, for, while, and try. The existing code is automatically placed inside braces and indented. Additional structures can also be defined for Surround With. |
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Completions reduce keystrokes by automatically completing symbols as you type. After typing the first few characters of a symbol, a brief pause will pop up a list of possible completions. This list is comprised of matching symbols in the tag database and matching lines of code in the current buffer. If a line match is selected you can add successively more text from that line using the complete-more command (Ctrl+Shift+Space). |
| Editable, Dynamic Diff Tool (DIFFzilla®) |
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| Approx: 86 Sec |
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Use to compare directories and files. When comparing files, the diff highlights the lines and characters that do not match. You can edit the files in the diff view using many of the features available in the editor window. The diff is automatically updated as you edit. |
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Define templates for commonly used code, like standard class definitions or design patterns. You can create templates for whole files or multiple files. Add a template item to your current project by choosing File > New Item From Template from the main menu. You are prompted for values to substitute in the new instance as needed. |
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Define short names that can be expanded to insert text into a file or directory path in SlickEdit, using (Ctrl+Space). Aliases can automatically insert the date, time, cursor placement, or prompt for parameters. |
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Formats block comments as you edit them, automatically wrapping based on your settings. Comment wrapping preserves comment border characters. |
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Each time a file is saved, the current version is added to the Backup History. You can view the list of versions and compare the current version against a previous version or restore a previous version. This creates a detailed history for versions that are not ready to be checked in. |
| Smart Line Selections |
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| Approx: 45 Sec |
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Line selections for single or multiple lines are pasted above or below the current line of code (depending upon "Line insert style" setting), saving you from tediously positioning the cursor at the beginning or end of a line prior to pasting the selected lines. |
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Automatically formats line selections when pasted. The pasted code is formatted to match the indentation of the new location and the brace style adjusted to match your settings. |
| Syntax-driven Searching |
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| Approx: 51 Sec |
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Use the Color Coding engine to reduce the number of false positives in your searches by restricting searches based on program syntax. For example, you can limit a search to find or omit comments, as well as restrict or omit string literals. Click the Color button on the Find and Replace tool window to configure search options. |
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Allows you to type a regular expression and run it against test cases, highlighting matched expressions and groups. |
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Choose from thirteen keyboard emulations, containing the key bindings and behaviors necessary to emulate other editors. Emulation charts are available in the "docs" subdirectory of your SlickEdit installation. |
| Recorded and Programmable Macros |
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| Approx: 43 Sec |
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Use macros to automate frequently repeated tasks. Recorded macros capture a sequence of operations as you apply them and can be replayed at a later time. Programmable macros use the SlickEdit Slick-C® programming language to customize and extend the functionality of SlickEdit. |
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The command line provides instant access to the most powerful SlickEdit commands without ever touching the mouse. To activate the command line, press Escape (Ctrl+A in Vim emulation or Alt+X in GNU Emacs emulation). Here is a top-20 list of SlickEdit commands:
1. e file Edit a file
2. sa file Save file as
3. number Go to line number
4. f symbol Find a symbol
5. /search_string/options Search for a string
6. c/search/replace/options Replace a string
7. gt/search/options Substring search for a symbol
8. sb name Set a bookmark
9. gb name Jump to a bookmark
10. help topic View help on topic
11. man command Show Unix man page
12. cd directory Change directory
13. dir directory Show directory in the file manager
14. list wildcards Show directory tree in the file manager 15. del filename Delete file
16. pushd directory Push directory
17. popd Pop directory
18. set env=value Set environment variable
19. dos command Execute command outside of editor
20. math expr Evaluate expression |
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