Call Tips

Call tips are similar to the AutoComplete and AutoSuggest functions, except that they assist you with adding declared functions by displaying a list of parameters that are valid for the particular function you are adding.

Call Tips are shown for declared functions when:

• • A function name is followed by an open parenthesis.
  • A single-quoted call name is followed by an open parenthesis.
  • A single-quoted system call name is followed by an open parenthesis.

For example, NetLinx Studio displays a list of calls when the word "SYSTEM_CALL" is followed by a single quote as shown in FIG. 163:

FIG. 163 Call Tips

The list of calls is in alphabetical order (with the very first item highlighted by default) - type the first letter of the desired call to jump to that point in the list. Use the scroll bar to scroll through the list of calls and click to select the item that you want to insert at the cursor's position.

Double-click, or press the Tab key (or Enter on your keyboard) to insert the selection.

In the example below, the user entered SYSTEM_CALL, then selected 'ALL OFF', and added a space and an open parenthesis to receive the following Call Tip:

FIG. 164 Call Tips

The Call Tip displays a list of parameters that are valid for the particular function you are adding (separated by commas), with the current parameter appearing in bold (DEV DECK in the example above).

NOTE: You may enable or disable this feature by toggling the Enable Call Tips check box in the Editor tab of the Preferences dialog.