DSPF-edit

DSPF-edit is a Visual Studio Code extension that helps IBM i developers when creating or modifying DDS source files for display files.

The extension provides a navigable schema view of the DDS source file that is automatically updated whenever the source changes.

✨ Features

Schema navigation
- Two levels are shown: File and Records.
- Click on schema elements to jump directly to their location in the source.
- Right-click for context-aware actions.
File level
- View display file attributes (e.g., display size, command keys).
- Right-click options:
  - Create new records.
  - Assign command keys.
Records level
- Each record shows:
  - Record-level attributes.
  - Constants and fields.
- Right-click options on a record:
  - Add constant.
  - Add field.
  - Copy/Delete record.
  - Add "buttons" (constants for record commands).
  - Assign command keys.
  - Adding/removing/changing indicators.
Constants
- Show text, position (row/column), indicators, and attributes.
- Right-click options:
  - Edit constant.
  - Center constant on screen.
  - Change position.
  - Apply colors/attributes.
  - Adding/removing/changing indicators.
Fields
- Show name, length, type, position (row/column), and flags (referenced/hidden).
- Indicators and attributes are expandable.
- Right-click options:
  - Edit field.
  - Center field on screen.
  - Change position.
  - Apply colors/attributes.
  - Add validity checks.
  - Add editing keywords.
  - Add error messages.

Open a DDS display file in VS Code.
The schema view will appear automatically.
Use left-click to navigate, or right-click to access contextual options.

This extension is currently in preview.
Expect bugs — work in progress!

New feat: adding/removing/changing constant/fields indicators (max 3).
New feat: adding/removing/changing constant/fields attributes indicators (max 3).

💬 Feedback is welcome! Please leave a comment, open an issue, and enjoy using DSPF-edit.