The Workbench GUI vs Scripting

To create a DiveTab module in Workbench, you work with graphical objects that create the underlying syntax for menu areas and non-data areas. You define data areas directly in a script. To get started creating data pages, you can copy and paste code snippets from the help system into the divetab text editor.

Also note:

  • Workbench editors are grammar aware so they can offer assistance with the syntax.

  • Ctrl+Space displays Closedcontext-sensitive coding suggestions.

    Suggestions on attributes to include in the code.

  • Create open and close braces by selecting a new block type.
  • The editor color codes the syntax and underlines errors with a red squiggly line.
  • Easily reformat selected code for proper display of start and end braces by using the context menu, accessed with a right-click.

  • Select inside the Closedstart and end braces to identify the entire block.

    Selecting the start bracket locates the end bracket in green.

  • Collapse and expand blocks by using the toggle next to the line numbers.

    Here is how the Closedblock looks when expanded.

    Here is how the Closedblock looks when collapsed.

  • Easily comment and uncomment blocks for testing.

    Here is the Closedcontext menu for the code, accessed with a right-click.

    The context menu for the code.

    Here is an Closedexample of commented text.

    An example of commented text.

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