10 Reasons You Should Use an IDE for OpenVMS Development

Integrated Development Environment?

Integrated Development Environment.

Chances are you are familiar with the term but have you ever thought about using an IDE for

OpenVMS development?

On the next slide, we provide an example of the benefits an IDE can provide IT organizations.

Example: NXTware Remote IDE for OpenVMS Development

• NXTware Remote is the industry’s first Eclipse tool designed especially for OpenVMS

• The NXTware Remote IDE:

– Automates time-consuming tasks

– Makes developers with little-to-no OpenVMS experience more productive

– Increases productivity for IT organizations

– Gives organizations the flexibility they need to better manage resources across departments and skill sets

10 Reasons to Use an IDE for OpenVMS Development

1. Parsing

2. Syntax Highlighting

3. Source Code Templates

4. Search & Replace

5. Bookmarks

6. Content Assist

7. Mirror Files

8. Editor Preferences

9. Macros

10. Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Parsing

• Using the parsing function, source code can be divided into sections

– Navigation between sections is easier• Press the section name on the outline tab instead of searching for

the name

• Parsing also enables you to sort section names alphabetically

• Video demo: http://youtu.be/wl-I2U1dNYI

2. Syntax Highlighting

• Syntax highlighting allows you to emphasize certain words with a different color or font style

• Video demo: http://youtu.be/w1MMY37GJtM

3. Source Code Templates

• Instead of writing the same program numerous times, define common source code templates when a program is completed

• Input, constant and cursor position variables can be added to a source code template

• Video Demo: http://youtu.be/8Vt73PL9I-k

4. Search & Replace

• Search for and replace text on different levels including:

– Workspace

– A set of chosen components

– Current project

– Current file

• The results are displayed on the search view

– Click on the name to access the results

• In the search scope, the match text will be highlighted on all of the files

• Video demo: http://youtu.be/wkYSGIRLEsM

5. Bookmarks

• Mark a single file or a single line inside a file

• All of the defined bookmarks are displayed in the Bookmarks view

• Video demo: http://youtu.be/65ofmiJmM6M

6. Content Assist

• Content assist enables auto completion of reserved words or local variables when you write the prefix of the word and press Ctrl + Space key

• In addition to shortening the time it takes to type and the overall development process, user templates for auto completion can be defined to ease up the development process

7. Mirror Files

• Open a file several times in the same editor

• The open files are synchronized so you can work on different parts of the same file simultaneously

8. Editor Preferences

• Editor preferences are a set of menus that allow you to control the configuration and visualization of the current editor

• Different file types can be associated with different editors

9. Macros

• The macro plug-in component enables you to record a set of operations completed on the editor and then repeat the operations as needed

• The recorded operation set can also be saved for you to use later

10. Keyboard Shortcuts

• Shorten the editing process with keyboard shortcuts

• The shortcuts can be viewed or defined for common editor operations

The next time you need to develop on OpenVMS, consider using an IDE.

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