Using the Code Editor

The Code Editor appears as a SQL tab in the right pane of Sybase Central, as a separate window in Sybase Central, and as the SQL Statements pane in Interactive SQL.

Beyond the standard text editing functions, the Code Editor provides the following functionality:

a toolbar and status bar
automatic syntax highlighting
language-sensitive indenting
the ability to find and replace text
the ability to open from and save to files (the availability of this functionality depends on the plug-in you are using)
the ability to print the code
text completion when typing code

To open the Code Editor in a separate window (Sybase Central)

Select a database object, such as a stored procedure, view, or trigger, in the left or right pane.
Choose File » Edit In New Window, or press Ctrl+E.

Customizing the Code Editor

You can customize the display characteristics of the Code Editor using the Options window. This window lets you change settings for the foreground and background colors, and the overall Code Editor appearance. All changes you make persist between sessions.

To set Code Editor settings when editing on the SQL tab

From the File menu, choose Customize Editor.
Configure the settings on the various tabs. Click OK.

To set Code Editor settings when editing in a separate window

In the Code Editor, choose Tools » Options.
Configure the settings on the various tabs. Click OK.

Code Editor keyboard shortcuts

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