Tips - DreamJammers LSL Script Editor and Preprocessor

Tips and Tricks

(See also work arounds, keybindings and getting started)

Using another language on a day-to-day basis ? This one is a bit naughty and a timesaver :)
#define int integer
If you editing files from Second Life on a regular basis with ridiculous filenames - try adding a scriptname to smooth things out a little. This will change the name on the title bar and work tab.
#scriptname <name>
Callbacks and simulated "function pointers"
Using the new global defines mode, a lot of new things are possible...
(as long as it is done at compile time) Example coming later.
New Projects
Tick "Global #defines" under options (disabled by default for compatibility)
Also Tick Optimiser
Use #define for any variables or magic numbers that do not change (constants)
Put any variables/constants that are shared between scripts in separate files in your include folder
Use one line defines for inline functions.
Migrating from Phoenix
As standard, the preprocessor does not REQUIRE the use of include guards in #include files. They will be processed as normal, but each #include file will only be processed once.
Either: Ensure global defines is not ticked if you are using include guards in your included files. Maximum compatibility, minimum effort.
Or: Remove include guards from your included files :) This will break compatibility with Phoenix and allow the use of more language features.
```
// You do not need to use include guards
// #ifndef includeThisFile   // Comment this out
// #define includeThisFile   // Comment this out if you are not using it elsewhere.
// lots of code
// #endif                    // Comment this out
```

..please send in any tips or tricks you would like including..