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After multiple version updates, the NexDroid plugin has made a comeback in VSCode!
2022-04-23
Thanks to the efforts of numerous developers and several version iterations, the NexDroid plugin in VSCode brings abundant updates this week!
Firstly, what can the NexDroid plugin do?
It allows you to break free from the limitations of the teach pendant and edit robot job programs in the iNexBot system within the programming environment of VSCode, known as the "most powerful IDE on Earth."
It features syntax highlighting, making instruction names and parameters clear and distinguishable.
It provides auto-completion, where after entering a short snippet of code, the complete instruction is automatically filled in.
So, what are the major changes this week?
- Firstly, addressing the heavily criticized issue of not recognizing syntax errors in instructions, we have introduced file parsing functionality. With just one click, the file can be parsed, and error lines are highlighted.
- Detailed prompts are available when hovering over instruction names and parameter names, helping you get started without confusion!
- Lastly, here comes the significant update of this release! We have introduced a brand-new sidebar feature.
When you open a job file in the iNexBot system, you will notice a robot icon in the left sidebar.
Clicking on it will reveal the "NexDroid gets started!" section. It is divided into two windows, namely "Instruction Insertion" and "Functions."
The Instruction Insertion feature displays commonly used instructions, and clicking on them automatically inserts them into the current line!
Clicking on the "Parse File" in the "Functions" window will initiate the file inspection.
So, do you find this plugin quite impressive? If so, go ahead and download it for a try!
Download Methods
Method 1
If you are already a VSCode user, simply search for "NexDroid" in the extension marketplace and install it. Existing users who have already installed it should have been automatically upgraded!
Method 2
If you haven't installed VSCode yet or don't know how to install extensions, visit the official website of iNexBot (inexbot.com) and navigate to the Service Support - Software Download section. Click on the "VSCode Editing JBR Program Extension" to download it, and follow the provided instructions for installation.
We welcome all iNexBot partners to use the extension and provide feedback or suggestions for improvement!
