Re: [sc-users] Emacs help window

[nescivi <nescivi@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sunday 03 May 2009 12:17:15 Michael Pacey wrote:
> Hi,
>
> When getting help on a class etc in emacs, C-c h replaces the SCLang
> workspace with the help buffer, so I must C-x b to get back to the
> workspace.
>
> Is there a way to get the help buffer to appear in a second window so I
> can refer to the help while editing my SC code?

After the first time, you can put the w3m window on a separate frame, and then 
the help will always be popped up there.
There's also the shortcuts other people have been suggesting.

> I mean without jumping 
> through hoops every time, I just want to double click the keyword and
> type C-c h ENTER and the help appears in the second window.

You don't even need to doubleclick the word... if the cursor is in it, it will 
suggest that one...
And you can even type part of a keyword, and use TAB to get autocompletion 
options of what the word might be. This is a feature where the emacs 
interface is quite nice.

> Sorry I am new to emacs, I've put off learning it for years now but
> as JSCE crashes whenever I do midi stuff it seems like I better bite the
> bullet.

Be sure to read the helpfile EmacsEditor... it has a lot of useful keyboard 
shortcuts and other suggestions.

sincerely,
Marije

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