SRL Syntax Extension

This extension gives you the ability to view SRL syntax with appropriate colouring and some snippets

Installation

Install from the .vsix file:

1. Open the VS Code extensions pane
2. Click the ellipsis (...)
3. Choose "Install from VSIX..."
4. Select the VSIX file

(Install from the Marketplace coming soon!)

Colouring support

The extension currently supports:

• <<normal syntax>>
• {{ conditionals }}
• [[ lists ]]

Within those elements it provides colouring for:

• --comments--
• #variables
• $functions()
• $$registers
• @SLPs
• &Formats
• entities and keywords within conditionals and lists

Snippet support

You can check what snippets are available in VS Code with ctrl+shift+P > "Snippets: Insert Snippet". Currently they include:

• "srl" to trigger <<x>>
• "sel:" to trigger {{SEL:( x ): y }{ z }}
• "list:" to trigger [[ent.dict:SEL:( x ): y ]]

TIP:To move between the different elements in the snippet just press Tab.

Bracket support

The following are treated as brackets, highlighting where opening and closing brackets don't match:

• { } - for conditionals each brace is matched separately to handle the if-else sections properly
• [[ ]] - for lists the brackets are always in pairs so only a pair is treated as a bracket
• ( ) - normal brackets (parentheses), typically used in conditions, are matched singly