You can insert a predefined piece of code called a code template by typing the template name and pressing F2. To display the list of available templates, press Ctrl+J.

For example, if you type for and press F2 the editor adds:

for  =  to  // step 1
​
end // for

Types of Templates

There are two types of templates: shared and exclusive. Shared templates are available across all edit modes. They are contained in the file data\templates.txt. Exclusive templates are designed specifically for the current edit mode. A path to the exclusive template file can be customized with the template key in the modes.xml:

<templates type="default">@sb:\data\gta3\templates.txt</templates>

The editor merges the content of shared and exclusive templates in a single list. Exclusive templates have priority over the shared with the same name.

File Syntax

Each template file has the following syntax: A template name is written in a separate line. The equal sign = follows the name. After the equal sign you can also add a short hint. The template code starts at the next line, each line begins with the equals sign. The cursor position is marked with the | character.

Adding a New Template

It's also possible to add a new template from the editor. Select the code and click the Service->Add template menu.

Enter a name of the template, a description (optionally) in the dialog window, choose the type of the template, and press the OK button. The template is ready to use.

Custom templates are saved in either data\templates.custom.txt (custom shared templates) or in data\<edit mode>\templates.custom.txt(custom exclusive templates). The latter can be customized in the modes configuration.