Either break up into smaller classes, or try using search more.
I tend to use lighter-weight editors with bigger files, such as Notepad++ or
UltraEdit. Scrolls fast, and searches far faster than some Java-based
editors.
On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 12:14 AM, Andrea Dessì <nkj...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I used to write code like that :P
> it helps the editor to find the right funcion list for the outline :D
>
> I know it suKs but when you have to write a lot of code it's the best way
> :)
>
> Personally I use eclipse + aptana, It's good if you have to develop
> not only JS, especially if J2EE. :)
>
> --
> Andrea Dessì
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 01:47, doubleTap <a...@adambragg.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey Matt,
>>
>> Oh no! You are correct. I was doing some node stuff and not viewing a
>> standard mootools class. Wow, how did I not notice this before. I can
>> see why though. What we call the "class" is just an argument to a
>> function.
>>
>> WORKAROUND: I just tested doing the following and it made the outline
>> show up:
>>
>> var classDefinition = { Implements:[Options...],initialize:function()
>> {},...};
>> var myNewClass = new Class(classDefinition);
>>
>> It kinda sucks that it breaks from the standard way of writing the
>> class but I tested it on a complex class that I have and it works.
>>
>> -doubleTap
>>
>> On Nov 30, 4:25 pm, Matt Thomson <mthomso...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi doubleTap,
>> >
>> > I was using Aptana 2, I had the outline view showing, but it just had
>> > the name of my class, and none of the child functions would show upon
>> > expanding.
>> >
>> > I just downloaded Aptana 3 beta and installed, I am having the same
>> > issue with just the class showing in the outline view, is there some
>> > extra plugin or settings I need to change to get the outline to list
>> > the functions?
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> > On Dec 1, 12:50 pm, doubleTap <a...@adambragg.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > > Hi Matt,
>> >
>> > > I have some pretty big classes and Aptana outlines them well. I am
>> > > assuming you are aware of the Outline view. I am using Aptana 3.
>> >
>> > > doubleTap
>> >
>> > > On Nov 30, 3:17 pm, Matt Thomson <mthomso...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > > Hi All,
>> >
>> > > > I am working with a class that has the standard structure:
>> > > > var myClass = new Class
>> > > > ({
>> > > > Implements: Options,
>> > > > options: {},
>> > > > initialize: function(options){},
>> > > > function1: function(){},
>> > > > function2: function(){}
>> >
>> > > > });
>> >
>> > > > The class has about 20 functions in it and is about 600 lines long.
>> >
>> > > > I can't find an IDE that will parse this class, and show an
>> 'outline'
>> > > > view in a side tab, that lists the class/functions in order, and
>> will
>> > > > make them linkable to the function in the code.
>> >
>> > > > Without this I end up scrolling up and down and using search
>> > > > constantly, and it is getting increasingly difficult to work as the
>> > > > file gets bigger.
>> >
>> > > > I have tried using Aptana with the mootools plugin (nice code hints,
>> > > > but no outline), and using komodo (has outline, but in wrong order,
>> > > > and half the functions missing) .
>> >
>> > > > Has anyone found a solution to this problem (on Windows). I'm not
>> too
>> > > > concerned with code hints, being able to navigate is the number 1
>> > > > issue.
>> >
>> > > > Thanks,
>> >
>> > > > Matt.
>>
>
>
