- Rename
- Extract Method
- Encapsulate Field
- Change Signature
- Move Implementation to Source File
- Add Member
- Add Similar Member
- Document Method
- Create Declaration
- Create Implementation
- Suggestion Lists
- Acronyms
- Shorthand
- Surround Selection
- Insert of }, ), ]
- VA Snippets
- Format after Paste
- Multiple Clipboards
- Insert _ after m and Shift
- Enhanced Syntax Coloring
- Local Symbols in Bold
- Stable Symbols in Italics
- Highlight Matching {} and ()
- Column Indicator
- Highlight Current Line
- VA Outline
- Find References
- Find by Context
- Goto
- List Methods in File
- Open File in Solution
- Find Symbol in Solution
- Open Corresponding File
- Most Recently Used List
- Navigate Back and Forward
- Move Scope
- Underline Spelling Errors
- Underline Mistyped Symbols
- Highlight Mismatching {} and ()
- Repair Case
- Convert Dot to ->
- Enhanced Listboxes
- Parameter Info
- Hovering Tooltips
- Hovering Class Browser
- Context Field
- Definition Field
Options Dialog
A comprehensive options dialog in Visual Assist X gives you control over numerous features. Options let you control the extent of coloring, level of assistance, setup and performance.
Hovering tooltips provide basic information for the options. Navigate carefully to the hyperlink inside a tooltip to open a browser with additional information.
Opening the Dialog
Access the Visual Assist X options dialog in Microsoft Visual Studio using the VAssistX menu.
Access the dialog in Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 using the first icon in the toolbar created when you installed Visual Assist X.
Quick Config
The Quick Config node of the options dialog has settings to change the general look and feel of Visual Assist X. Hover over the radio buttons for a description of settings. Click on the Advanced node to customize your configuration.
Advanced
Click on the Advanced node to customize your configuration.- Fonts and Colors: Control Enhanced Syntax Coloring
- Listboxes: Control look and behavior of Listboxes.
- Suggestions: Control contents of Listboxes, and edit VA Snippets.
- Underlines: Select what content is underlined and customize underline colors.
- Corrections: Configure settings for automatic corrections.
- Refactoring: Control settings specific to refactoring such as highlight color and the hovering refactoring menu.
- General: Configure settings specific to general editing.
- Display: Configure settings specific to how code appears in the text editor.
Projects
In the Projects branch, the C/C++ Directories node tells Visual Assist X where to find headers included by your C/C++ code. Visual Assist X extracts symbol definitions from these headers. Proper setup of the C/C++ Directories node is essential for proper operation of Visual Assist X. For most users, the default values obtained from the IDE are correct. The values are read-only.
Use the Extensions node to have Visual Assist X ignore certain file extensions.
The Performance node contains options for using Visual Assist X efficiently. Use the buttons in this page to export your settings, rebuild symbol databases and clear your history, cache and temporary files.
Use the Startup node to set your preferences for showing tips and checking for new versions.
The System Info node displays information about your configuration and license. The build number of VA_X.dll is the build number of Visual Assist X. Use the Copy Info button to place system configuration information in the clipboard. Click on the Enter Key button to enter a key that takes Visual Assist X out of trial mode. You may also review the software license agreement.
The About node displays version information and contact information for Whole Tomato Software, Inc. From here you may also visit the website, documentation, user forums, and and see who has contributed to the development of Visual Assist X.
