Friday, July 15, 2005
Tip of the Day: Selecting Different-Shaped Blocks of Text Product: R:BASE Editor 7.5 for Windows Build: 7.5.2.10715 and higher Whilst most text editor users are familiar with selecting normal blocks of text. For example a multi-line block will start at some character on a given line and continues down to some other line, not including the character the cursor is before, and extending to the end of each line in-between. This is called a non-inclusive block. Another type of block is called an inclusive block, where the marked block includes the character that the cursor is before. The third type is a line block, where entire lines are highlighted, regardless of where the cursor started or stopped. The last type of supported block is a column block. This type of block does not extend to the end of each marked line. Instead, whilst it can extend across a variable number of rows, it also extends across a variable number of columns, giving a rectangular marked block. The latest update of R:BASE Editor 7.5 (Build: 7.5.2.10715) includes the following String Block options: R:BASE Editor|Editor Settings ...|String|Block Options . Only Stream Block are Enabled . Only Columnar Blocks are Enabled . Both Stream and Columnar Blocks are Disabled . Both Stream and Columnar Blocks are Enabled (Default) You can select a columnar block by doing whatever operation you normally use for a non-inclusive block whilst the [Alt] key is held down. So, if you normally use the cursor keys with the Shift key down, holding down Alt+Shift will mark a columnar block. If you use the mouse, then holding down the [Alt] key whilst doing it will also mark a columnar block. Enjoy and make sure to have fun! Very Best R:egards, Razzak.
