10 reasons to use an IDE for OpenVMS development.

1. 10 Reasons You Should Use an IDE for OpenVMS
Development
Integrated Development
Environment?

2. Integrated Development Environment.
Chances are you are familiar with the term but
have you ever thought about using an IDE for
OpenVMS development?
On the next slide, we provide an example of the
benefits an IDE can provide IT organizations.

3. Example: NXTware Remote IDE for OpenVMS Development
• NXTware Remote is the industry’s first Eclipse tool
designed especially for OpenVMS
• The NXTware Remote IDE:
– Automates time-consuming tasks
– Makes developers with little-to-no OpenVMS experience
more productive
– Increases productivity for IT organizations
– Gives organizations the flexibility they need to better
manage resources across departments and skill sets

4. 10 Reasons to Use an IDE for OpenVMS Development
1. Parsing
2. Syntax Highlighting
3. Source Code Templates
4. Search & Replace
5. Bookmarks
6. Content Assist
7. Mirror Files
8. Editor Preferences
9. Macros
10. Keyboard Shortcuts

5. 1. Parsing
• Using the parsing function, source code can be
divided into sections
– Navigation between sections is easier
• Press the section name on the outline tab instead of searching for
the name
• Parsing also enables you to sort section names
alphabetically
• Video demo: http://youtu.be/wl-I2U1dNYI

6. 2. Syntax Highlighting
• Syntax highlighting allows you to emphasize certain
words with a different color or font style
• Video demo: http://youtu.be/w1MMY37GJtM

7. 3. Source Code Templates
• Instead of writing the same program numerous
times, define common source code templates when
a program is completed
• Input, constant and cursor position variables can be
added to a source code template
• Video Demo: http://youtu.be/8Vt73PL9I-k

8. 4. Search & Replace
• Search for and replace text on different levels
including:
– Workspace
– A set of chosen components
– Current project
– Current file
• The results are displayed on the search view
– Click on the name to access the results
• In the search scope, the match text will be
highlighted on all of the files
• Video demo: http://youtu.be/wkYSGIRLEsM

9. 5. Bookmarks
• Mark a single file or a single line inside a file
• All of the defined bookmarks are displayed in the
Bookmarks view
• Video demo: http://youtu.be/65ofmiJmM6M

10. 6. Content Assist
• Content assist enables auto completion of reserved
words or local variables when you write the prefix of
the word and press Ctrl + Space key
• In addition to shortening the time it takes to type
and the overall development process, user templates
for auto completion can be defined to ease up the
development process

11. 7. Mirror Files
• Open a file several times in the same editor
• The open files are synchronized so you can work on
different parts of the same file simultaneously

12. 8. Editor Preferences
• Editor preferences are a set of menus that allow you
to control the configuration and visualization of the
current editor
• Different file types can be associated with different
editors

13. 9. Macros
• The macro plug-in component enables you to record
a set of operations completed on the editor and then
repeat the operations as needed
• The recorded operation set can also be saved for you
to use later

14. 10. Keyboard Shortcuts
• Shorten the editing process with keyboard shortcuts
• The shortcuts can be viewed or defined for common
editor operations

15. The next time you need to develop on
OpenVMS, consider using an IDE.
If you have any questions, please email ecube-sales@ecubesystems.com