Using content assist

COBOL, PL/I, and JCL content assist is available for syntax elements of each language and for CICS® variables and EXEC SQL statements. For example, built-in functions and subroutine calls for the PL/I language are available as completion proposals, with the correct syntax. Where possible, user-defined labels and variables are included in the list of suggested options.

About this task

In addition to content assist for COBOL and PL/I code, the System z® LPEX Editor, COBOL Editor, and PL/I Editor provide content assist for CICS and SQL variables that are in EXEC CICS and EXEC SQL blocks. The editors display variable names and their declarations. Hovering over the data item entries shows the data structure of the item.

Content assist cannot provide any proposals for a syntax error until there is enough valid syntax to suggest options.

Limitation: In the System z LPEX Editor, opening and closing the content assist window without changing the cursor location toggles the window content.

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