i understand that this is possible but my point was that it would make more sense if there would be a code class where you can see all code and update when needed and not zip/unzip. anyway i think it is a very good idea. Great work Erel!
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I'm still trying to decide which I prefer to be honest.
I've basically transferred my code class over to separate snippet files (my code module has functions that I use a lot). I like the idea of the code snippets, I like it a lot and I totally agree with the concept.
I might give option 2 a go, zipping up the folder and seeing how that goes. Yes, with option 1 I have plenty of snippet files in the folder but that really doesn't bother me.
I'm looking at it like this. It's better to have the option there than not to have the option at all.
Thank you Erel, this feature will definitely come in really handy for me. I'm personally using it to quickly add functions to code like my number mapper and proper case to projects without having to add my entire code module that's full of extra functions that I use regularly.
I have a few ideas like your $map$ example that will definitely come in handy and save me development time in the future..
Thank you for this new code snippets feature, I will use it well ???
i am not sure such thing is possible because you need to re-zip it again. maybe a IDE build-in text editor could do that and the zip process can be done in background after saving. but i really like the idea. Hard work for Erel easy work for us ?
btw. Erel any comments on this?:
I was talking for snippets folder
You currently have two options to manage and distribute snippets:
1. Simply put the text files inside the snippets folder. This is a folder that you create inside the additional libraries folder. It must be named Snippets. Starting from beta #2 you can create subfolders inside the snippets folder for better organization. Note that you need to click on Libraries - Refresh to reload a file.
2. Create a b4xlib (=zip file) with Snippets folder. This is more suitable for distribution as part (or not) of a library.
I've just tested it with 400 snippets and didn't see any regression.
The snippets are only included on the autocomplete of the first word in line and even on that word it works fast.
It does make sense if you have hundreds of snippets to put them in b4xlibs and only reference the relevant collections.
B4X:
#include file="\with\full\path\xxxxx" 'also show an icon for notepad editing... beside itI don't remember in what language was... pascal... not remember...
may be Another wish... that has a relationship with all these (not only for snippets) but general adding more code and have better structure...
have a command like include that will "merge" code from other file (text based)... i think will be also helpful
I did try a file with .mp4 extension .. but the IDE just displayed Code_ of Silence (1984) ... Don't you just love Chuck though
Can I just clarify this point. Do you mean:
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Like this?
As it doesn't appear to work unless I move the Snippets folder into the B4j folder (in my case).
Yes or place it in B4X folder so as to support B4A, and B4i When they also receive the update
No.
Cross platform snippets should go into B4X\Snippets
Non-cross platform should go into B4J\Snippets
It seems so simple to me! Create a b4xlib for each language: B4A, B4J, B4i and B4X for snippets that work with each language.
I also noticed that compared to Visual Studio snippets, these are much more convenient to use!
Just a helpful tip (not mine, @Sagenut's): start each snippet name with "Sni" characters.
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All snippets start with "code_". So it isn't really needed.
Well, it is real code and "snippet" takes up more room.
I'm old school and I am more familiar with "macro" then with "snippet", but '"code" works for me.
And..
A "code snippet" is a reusable block of code. "code" is just shorthand for "code snippet".
And...
This is when every one's eyes glaze over!
I'm old school and I am more familiar with "macro" then with "snippet", but '"code" works for me.
And..
A "code snippet" is a reusable block of code. "code" is just shorthand for "code snippet".
And...
This is when every one's eyes glaze over!
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