Create Custom Snippet For AL Code

Custom snippets are incredibly helpful for frequently used code patterns. For instance, as developers, we often use the repeat-until syntax in our projects. Let’s see how to create a snippet for it in Visual Studio Code.

Snippets: Global or Project-Specific

Snippets can be created either globally or for specific projects.

Steps to Create a Snippet in VS Code

1. Navigate to File → Preferences → Configure Snippets → New Global Snippet File.
2. Enter a file name for your snippet.
3. Copy and paaste the following code into the file, then save it:

{
"RepeatUntil": {
    "prefix": "n_repeat",
    "body": [
        "$1.Reset();",
        "$1.Setrange(\"No.\",'');",
        "If $1.Findset() then",
        "repeat",
        "// Code here",
        "Until $1.Next = 0;"
    ],
    "description": "Repeat Until"
}
}

How to Use the Snippet

1. Go to your code editor and type n_repeat.
2. The repeat-until syntax will appear.
3. You can modify it as needed.

Using custom snippets saves time and ensures consistency in your projects. Try it out and make your coding experience more efficient!