The AutoVariable extension is a Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension aimed at improving your productivity when dealing with variable naming in your code.
Features
Variable Renaming:
The extension allows you to automatically rename a variable according to the AL Object Type it represents. It helps in managing and standardizing your codebase.
AL Object Type Identification:
The extension supports multiple AL Object Types
These include Record, Page, Report, Codeunit, XMLport, Query, Enum, DotNet. The extension can identify these types in your code and act accordingly.
In-line Editing:
You don't have to worry about the extension taking you to a different window or panel for variable renaming. The AutoVariable extension performs all its tasks within your current editing window, respecting your flow of work.
Usage
To use the AutoVariable extension, follow these steps:
Activate the extension by running the command extension.autoVariable in your VS Code instance.
Once activated, the extension will automatically monitor your variable declarations. It identifies the AL Object Type and replaces the variable name with the name of the Type.
If you wish to deactivate the extension, simply run the deactivate command in your VS Code instance.
The AutoVariable extension provides a simple yet effective way to manage and standardize your variable naming. Its real-time, in-place editing feature makes it a seamless addition to your development environment.
Disclaimer
Please note that this extension only works with code files that follow the syntax used in the above code.
