AutoReplace activation key

[rowanmoor]

I used to use the %%autoreplace feature in the KWF files, but this seems to have been replaced by the AutoReplace function in 7.1.

Now, in the old KWF system I could define which keys would cause the replace to happen by using the ActionKeys= setting. This would allow me to have multiple keys that cause the replace to happen like Space, enter, brackets etc. Is there a way to do this in the AutoReplace function in 7.1?

Also, is there a way to have auto replace not occur when in a comment?

 

[Marco Kalter]

Now, in the old KWF system I could define which keys would cause the replace to happen by using the ActionKeys= setting. This would allow me to have multiple keys that cause the replace to happen like Space, enter, brackets etc. Is there a way to do this in the AutoReplace function in 7.1?

No, these keys are fixed, and are: space, enter, tab, dot, left parenthesis. You can also configure an explicit AutoReplace key ("Editor: AutoReplace") in the preferences.

Also, is there a way to have auto replace not occur when in a comment?

No. I have added this to the list of enhancement requests though. I guess in comments and in strings the AutoReplace function should do nothing.

 

[rowanmoor]

I guess in comments and in strings the AutoReplace function should do nothing.

Thanks. That would be what we want, but others may have different ideas and want it as an option.