Formula editor features
An overview of all basic features the formula editor offers as of version 3.6.0
At the moment, the new formula editor features are available for the web app (app.ninox.com) as well as the Mac app.
Line numbers
Line numbers are displayed in the left margin of the formula editor window.
How to use
Line numbers are always visible by default
Indentation
Indents a code block automatically.
Code formatting
Takes your code and prettifies it to conform to a consistent style. Wraps code and adds or removes white space when necessary.
How to use
Access the formula editor to format existing code, click OK to leave the editor. The next time you open the formula editor again, this code appears newly formatted.
Example
Code in the upper image is poorly formatted. After saving changes, code in the lower image is formatted consistently.
Auto-completion
While you type, a pop-up appears next to the cursor displaying suggestions to complete your script.
How to use
To select the first option from the list, press the ENTER key.
To select another option, use the arrow keys, then confirm your selection with the ENTER key.
Example
Suggestions to auto-complete your script appear while you type
Syntax highlighting
While you type, text is highlighted in different colors.
How to use
To trigger syntax highlighting, type an expression.
Example
Different syntax is highlighted in its designated color
Breadcrumbs
The current location of the written code is displayed above the formula editor's contents.
How to use
The location is displayed automatically.
Example
The position of the code is displayed in the upper-left corner, just above the contents of the window
Error and warning marks
Displays errors and warnings while you script and suggest corrections.
How to use
While you type, gutter line numbers with erroneous code are highlighted and the code itself is underlined in red. To reveal the error message, hover above the line number.
When you make a syntax error, the formula editor only highlights the first error, even when more syntax error follow that first one. This happens because the following script cannot be parsed due to the preceding syntax error.
When you make a reference error, the formula editor highlights each error independently of its position in the script. So, when a syntax error precedes a reference error, only the foregoing syntax error is highlighted.
Example
The line number highlighted in red and the erroneous code is underlined in red. Hover above the line number to reveal the corresponding error mess.
Search and replace
Search and replace text, variables, and expressions within a code block. Works for
Match Whole Word,Match Case, andUse Regular Expression.
How to use
To search, enter text in the search bar or press CMD+F (macOS) or Ctrl+F (Windows).
Example
A preview of the search and replace feature
Brace matching and brace auto-completion
Highlights corresponding parentheses and automatically completes open parentheses.
How to use
To visually locate a parenthesis' match, use the arrow keys to select a parenthesis and highlight its counterpart.
To auto-complete parentheses, type an opening parenthesis.