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neuk
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autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by neuk » 26 Nov 2012, 14:24

I know how stupid this probably sounds, im just curious, can i get an external editor to somehow read softimage python libraries so i can get autocomplete in an external editor?

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Re: autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by CiaranM » 03 Dec 2012, 17:08

Dude, we don't even have autocomplete in Softimage's built in editor!

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Re: autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by neuk » 05 Dec 2012, 15:03

yes im aware of that :) i presumed that was because it wasn't implemented into the editor...?

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Re: autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by Hirazi Blue » 05 Dec 2012, 16:13

CiaranM wrote:Dude, we don't even have autocomplete in Softimage's built in editor!
True. Interestingly enough, the so-called text editor widget (but not the script editor!) does support using auto-completion lists. I have never felt any urgent need for auto-completion, but you might want to look at the SDK pages concerning the text editor widgets, if it's possible to "cook up" a script editor replacement with auto-completion using these widgets...
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Re: autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by AceMastermind » 06 Dec 2012, 01:31

The ScriptED plugin provides auto-completion within XSI if you can't find an external solution.

http://www.sajjadamjad.com/plugins.html#ScriptEd

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Re: autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by Hirazi Blue » 06 Dec 2012, 11:22

You're right, but does this still work in SI2013?
I haven't tried this in quite a while (although I once got explicitly thanked as a "tester")
You'd still have to provide your own list for autocompletion, IIRC
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Re: autocomplete python in external editor....

Post by neuk » 06 Dec 2012, 15:22

I dont really care much for 2013, i dont believe it has brought that much change to the table to warrent a cross over...
But scriptED looks nice, even if it requires a custom list.
I will give it a go as soon as i get home from work.

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