Graphical Editor for Tiles Files

The Tiles configuration file editor has three main viewers (modes): Tree (shown), Diagram, and Source. The modes can be selected via the tabs at the bottom of the editor. Any changes made in one mode are immediately visible when you switch to any other mode.

When working in Source view, you always have all the following features available:

Content Assist
Open On Selection

Create New Tiles File

To create a new Tiles files, right click any folder and select New/Tiles Files.

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Tree View

In the Tree mode, the different elements of the Tiles file are organized into functional categories on the left-hand side and a form for editing the properties of currently selected items on the right-hand side.

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To edit the file, simply right click any node and select among the available actions.

tilesEditorTreeEdit

Diagram View

The Diagram mode is shown below.

tilesEditorDiagram

To create new definitions, simply right click anywhere in the diagram.

tilesEditorDiagramEdit

You can also use the Diagram toolbar to make editing easier.

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Source

The Tiles editor also comes with a Source view that gives you full control over the source. Any changes here will immediately appear in when you switch to any of the other viewers.

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Content assist is available in the Source mode.

tilesEditorSourcePrompting

Any errors are immediately reported as shown below.

tilesEditorSourceErrors

You can also use the Outline view together with the editor's Source mode. Selecting any node in the Outline view will jump to that place in the source.

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back Graphical Editor for Tiles Files The Tiles configuration file editor has three main viewers (modes): Tree (shown), Diagram, and Source. The modes can be selected via the tabs at the bottom of the editor. Any changes made in one mode are immediately visible when you switch to any other mode. When working in Source view, you always have all the following features available: Content Assist Open On Selection Create New Tiles File To create a new Tiles files, right click any folder and select New/Tiles Files. Tree View In the Tree mode, the different elements of the Tiles file are organized into functional categories on the left-hand side and a form for editing the properties of currently selected items on the right-hand side. To edit the file, simply right click any node and select among the available actions. Diagram View The Diagram mode is shown below. To create new definitions, simply right click anywhere in the diagram. You can also use the Diagram toolbar to make editing easier. Source The Tiles editor also comes with a Source view that gives you full control over the source. Any changes here will immediately appear in when you switch to any of the other viewers. Content assist is available in the Source mode. Any errors are immediately reported as shown below. You can also use the Outline view together with the editor's Source mode. Selecting any node in the Outline view will jump to that place in the source. back