The program Synopsis display is designed to simplify the understanding, navigation and manipulation of the program currently being edited.   The Synopsis display is dynamically updated with a list that includes statement labels, functions, variables, and errors.

As the programmer makes changes to the program, IT updates the display in real time.   Unlike many other program editors, there is no need to compile or refresh the program details, the Synopsis display does this dynamically as code is entered or edited.

The program Synopsis display is designed to simplify program navigation by providing direct transfers to statement labels and functions.   Double clicking on a statement label or function will cause the system to jump to the label/function definition.

Right clicking on an entry in the Synopsis display allows the user to find all references to statement labels, function, and variables or they can be highlighted for easy viewing.

A rename feature allows the programmer to change the name of any variable or statement label.   The system assures that only the label or variable being renamed is changed.   For example, without a Synopsis display changing the name of a variable such as "A" requires each occurrence of the letter A be scrutinized.   Renaming within the Synopsis display assures proper editing of just the specific item.

The Synopsis display shows all program errors and warnings as they occur.   Double clicking on an error will cause the system to jump to the offending statement.

For a short tutorial on the Synopsis display from our Web site, click here .