Dialog ‘Options’ - ‘SmartCoding’¶

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Function: This dialog is for configuring the settings for easier coding.

Call: Menu bar: Tools ‣ Options (SmartCoding).

Declare unknown variables automatically (AutoDeclare)	: The Auto Declare dialog opens when you type an undeclared identifier into a implementation language editor and then click away from the input line.
Show all instance variables in input assistant	: The “List components” function also lets you select the local variables of a function block instance. : The “List components” function lets select only the input variables and output variables of a function block instance.
Show symbols from system libraries in input assistant	System libraries are inserted in the library manager automatically and displayed in light gray. : Symbols, such as global variables, data types, and function blocks, are offered in the input assistant. : The symbols of the system libraries are not available in the input assistant.
List components after typing a dot (.)	: Activates the “List components” function. When you type a dot (`.`) at a location where CODESYS expects an identifier, a drop-down list appears with possible code.
List components immediately when typing	Requirement: The List components after typing a dot (.) check box is selected. : While you type code, a drop-down list appears with possible identifiers and operators.
Insert with namespace	: CODESYS adds the namespace before the identifier.
Convert keywords to uppercase automatically (AutoFormat)	: CODESYS displays all keywords in uppercase.
Automatically list selection in cross reference view	: The cross-reference list automatically shows the references of variables, POUs, and DUTs that are currently selected or where the cursor is waiting.