SystemScripter 6.02 Review - Viewing and Navigating Your Code
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One of the most painful parts of writing large pieces of code is getting lost. Being able to see different parts of your code at the same time and being able to quickly move back and forth between code segments is a must for any good editor. SystemScripter does this with ease.
A plus sign will automatically appear next to code blocks. A quick mouse click is all it takes to collapse the code block and open up more viewing area. You can even select your own custom segments and turn them into a collapsible region from the context menu.
In many cases it becomes necessary to jump around in your code. This happens especially often in longer, more detailed scripts.
Finding a particular spot in your code is very easy as well. A drop-down box in the toolbar makes it very easy to navigate between different code blocks in your script so finding that subroutine is never a problem.
SystemScripter also provides very advanced screen splitting features. Your screen can be split horizontally, vertically, or multiple combinations of both to allow side-by-side viewing of open documents. Each open document can also be split the same way to allow viewing of different parts of the same document at the same time. And don't worry, each open pane will update automatically as you type!
This is by far the most comprehensive, easy-to-use screen splitting/multiplying feature I've seen in any editor or word processor. I'm not even going to post a screen shot. You really need to try this feature out for yourself to feel the full power of it.
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