Step 1 Display the Command Assistant

Step 1. Display the Command Assistant

VED030 - Auto Complete and Command Assistant

In this step you will learn how to use the Command Assistant when editing code. The Command Assistant is a prompting facility that helps you to build RDML commands.

1.  Use Favorites tab to open the iiiDeptQuery function in the editor's Source tab.

2.  Position the cursor on the FUNCTION command. Press F4 to open the Command Assistant tab. It will initially be shown docked, at the bottom of the editor.

3.  Float the Command Assistant tab and resize it. It is usually a good idea to use the Command Assistant in this way. When you close it, the settings will be remembered and used the next time it is opened.

4.  Expand the OPTIONS parameter of the FUNCTION command.

5.  Select the Special Values tab. You will see a list of all options than can be selected and values can be added or changed.

6.  Close the Command Assistant.