Auto tag completion and dropdown with matching tags

[HZR]

Dunno if this has been suggested but something I really want to see in the next version a dropdown with the tags matching what you write like if you write "s", a dropdown with <script>, <style> and all other tags starting with "s" appears, like in DW (although 1st Page is a much better program in my opinion).

Auto tag completion would also be good like if you write <script> it automatically inserts </script> with the cursor between the tags.

[BoR|S]

Oh this reminds me of MSVB... Yikes...

[Dynasty]

It's a good idea for some, but for others it tends to annoy more than anything :p

[Maverick]

So put in a 3 second delay. Or better yet, input an option in preferences to turn it off. It is a useful feature, especially for beginners who may not know all of the code.

I am taking a Java course right now and the auto complete is saving my butt half the time I write progs because I am just experimenting with code I don't really know. It is very useful for those learning on thier own.

[HZR]

Yea, agree with Maverick, put an option where you both can disable it and set the delay.
Also, I'm really not a newbie but I find this option really useful. It can speed up the work.

[Josh]

I agree too:D It's pretty helpful.
(microsoft's interdev does this too,but......it costs lots of money which I think it's not worth to buy)

[justice]

i would prefer, adjustable time for showing the drop down field and the possibility to turn it off or on

[HZR]

Agree

[Sky]

Yes! This helps a whole lot. and with the configuration ideas, all are good. Please put this in the next version(if it ever comes out):rolleyes: :D

[Ghandi Eximius]

I think it would be cool if you could customize the tags in the drop down. I for one write out most of my tags so a drop down list would actually slow me down, but if you could program your own scripts, like if you have a recurring window opening script, you could select it bya name of your choice fom a drop down list of scripts.

justa thought...

[David R.]

Providing the drop down menu like in Delphi (object pascal code completion) especially for JavaScript programming would be a great addition!!!

When doing the TAG completion - for example HTML Kit provides it, BUT when adding < it gives automatically ></> and puts the cursor in it - if you continue (for example) editing <A - the editor will give HREF=""></A>>, i.e. <A HREF=""></A>> !!!!! Sometimes it leads to incorrect page view...be aware!!!:smoke2:

[justice]

Yes, this automatic HTML-Tag Closing is annoying! let it be optional to turn it on or off!

An the Idea is good! Have Default Files(For example in XML) which represent all function of for example PHP and when a user only wants some function he writes his own XML file and uses this!

[Chandy]

Have a look at an old (4.5.2) copy of Allaire's ColdFusion Studio. I found 1st Page 2000 whilst looking for a replacement for CF Studio. It has very useful 'tag insight' features which speed-up development tremendously by showing you the applicable attributes for the tag you're using while you're in the tag. Speeds things up no end.

Also, why is the ColdFusion tab only available in expert mode? I want the look of Expert mode and to be able to access the CFML tab there.

Chandy