Document CL v1.2.0 enhancements

src/content/docs/extensions/clle/index.mdx

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-title: CLLE Language tools
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-
-import { CardGrid, Card, Tabs, TabItem } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
-import { Aside, Icon } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
-
- __Command Language__ is the scripting language for the IBM i operating system.   This extension assists in CLP or CLLE program development, providing:
-
-   - Content assist for CL commands 
-   - Outline view
-   - Go to or peek definition and references
-
-   It also provides support for running a CL statement with `Ctrl+r`.
-
-## Installation
-
-The CL Language tools extension can be [installed from the Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=IBM.vscode-clle)<Icon name="external" color="cyan" class="icon-inline" /> and is also part of the [IBM i Development Pack](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=HalcyonTechLtd.ibm-i-development-pack)<Icon name="external" color="cyan" class="icon-inline" />.
-<CardGrid>
-<Card>
-Or it can be installed from the Extension view inside Visual Code. 
-</Card><Card>
-![Install CLLE](../../../../assets/clle/Install_CL.png)
-</Card>
-</CardGrid>
-## Content Assist
-
-Suppose you want to create a data area with the CRTDTAARA command. Enter CRTDTAARA __follwed by a space__, then press _Ctrl+Space_ to invoke Content Assist to produce a pick list like this: 
-
-![Example step 2](../../../../assets/clle/ExCL_02.png)
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
-
-Press _Enter_ or _Tab_ to accept the highlighted _All parameters_ from the pick list and a skeleton command is created.
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Example step 3](../../../../assets/clle/ExCL_03.png)
-
-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
-
-Use`Ctrl+space` to get a pick list of special values or available variables (just one in this example):
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Example step 5](../../../../assets/clle/ExCL_05.png)
-
-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-### Content Assist Snippets
-
-Prompting of most CL commands requires a connection to a server. However, there are a number of commands that are provided as snippets, which don't require a connection. `DCL`, for example, is provided as a snippet.
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
-
-To declare a variable, enter just `d` and get a list of commands that begin with `d`:
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Command assist](../../../../assets/clle/assist_01.png)
-
-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
-
-Since the `DCL` command is highlighted, hit enter and get a pick list of available parameters:
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Command assist all keywords](../../../../assets/clle/assist_02.png)
-
-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
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-The `VAR` parameter value is selected, so enter the variable name, then tab to the `TYPE` parameter value:
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Command assist parameter](../../../../assets/clle/assist_03.png)
-
-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
-
-If all the valid valued for `TYPE` are know, just enter a valid value, for example `*CHAR`. Or delete the highlighted value and key _Ctrl+Space_ to get a pick list of the valid values:
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Command assist parameter](../../../../assets/clle/assist_03.png)
-
-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-<CardGrid><Card>
-
-If all the valid valued for `TYPE` are know, just enter a valid value, for example `*CHAR`. Or delete the highlighted value and key _Ctrl+Space_ to get a pick list of the valid values:
-
-</Card><Card>
-
-![Command assist parameter](../../../../assets/clle/assist_04.png)
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-</Card></CardGrid>
-
-## CL Code Runner
-
-A CL command may be executed by highlighting the command and pressing _Ctrl+R_. 
-
-### Code Runner Example
-
-The two lines of the `CRTMSGF` command are highlighted:
-
-![Run CL example 1](../../../../assets/clle/RunCL_01.png)
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-Press _Ctrl+R_ and success is reported:
-
-![Run CL example 1](../../../../assets/clle/RunCL_02.png)
-
-Click _Open output_ if you want more detail or if the command fails: 
-
-![Run CL example 1](../../../../assets/clle/RunCL_03.png)
-
+---
+title: CLLE Language tools
+---
+
+import { CardGrid, Card, Tabs, TabItem } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
+import { Aside, Icon } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';
+
+**Command Language** is the scripting language for the IBM i operating system.   This extension assists in CLP or CLLE program development, providing:
+
+* Content assist for CL commands and parameters
+* Outline view
+* Go to or peek definition and references
+* Rename variables
+* Hover support for CL commands and parameters
+* Syntax checking
+
+It also provides support for running a CL statement with `Ctrl+r`.
+
+## Installation
+
+The CL Language tools extension can be [installed from the Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=IBM.vscode-clle)<Icon name="external" color="cyan" class="icon-inline" /> and is also part of the [IBM i Development Pack](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=HalcyonTechLtd.ibm-i-development-pack)<Icon name="external" color="cyan" class="icon-inline" />.
+
+<CardGrid>
+
+<Card>
+
+Or it can be installed from the Extension view inside Visual Code.
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Install CLLE](../../../../assets/clle/Install_CL.png)
+</Card>
+
+</CardGrid>
+
+## Content Assist
+
+Suppose you want to create a data area with the CRTDTAARA command. Enter CRTDTAARA __follwed by a space__, then press _Ctrl+Space_ to invoke Content Assist to produce a pick list like this: 
+
+![Example step 2](../../../../assets/clle/ExCL_02.png)
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+Press _Enter_ or _Tab_ to accept the highlighted _All parameters_ from the pick list and a skeleton command is created.
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Example step 3](../../../../assets/clle/ExCL_03.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+Use`Ctrl+space` to get a pick list of special values or available variables (just one in this example):
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Example step 5](../../../../assets/clle/ExCL_05.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+### Content Assist Snippets
+
+Prompting of most CL commands requires a connection to a server. However, there are a number of commands that are provided as snippets, which don't require a connection. `DCL`, for example, is provided as a snippet.
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+To declare a variable, enter just `d` and get a list of commands that begin with `d`:
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Command assist](../../../../assets/clle/assist_01.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+Since the `DCL` command is highlighted, hit enter and get a pick list of available parameters:
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Command assist all keywords](../../../../assets/clle/assist_02.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+The `VAR` parameter value is selected, so enter the variable name, then tab to the `TYPE` parameter value:
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Command assist parameter](../../../../assets/clle/assist_03.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+If all the valid valued for `TYPE` are know, just enter a valid value, for example `*CHAR`. Or delete the highlighted value and key _Ctrl+Space_ to get a pick list of the valid values:
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Command assist parameter](../../../../assets/clle/assist_03.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+<CardGrid><Card>
+
+If all the valid valued for `TYPE` are know, just enter a valid value, for example `*CHAR`. Or delete the highlighted value and key _Ctrl+Space_ to get a pick list of the valid values:
+
+</Card><Card>
+
+![Command assist parameter](../../../../assets/clle/assist_04.png)
+
+</Card></CardGrid>
+
+## Outline View
+
+In the **Outline** view, you can get an overview of all declared variables, files, and subroutines. You can click on the name of any item to jump to the definition.
+
+![Outline view](../../../../assets/clle/outlineView.png)
+
+## Peek Definition and References
+
+In the editor, you can right-click on a variable or subroutine and use **Go to Definition** or **Go to References** to quickly jump to the definition or all references of the variable or subroutine.
+
+![Go to References](../../../../assets/clle/goToReferences.png)
+
+You can also use **Find All References** which will pop open the **References** view to show all references.
+
+![Find All References](../../../../assets/clle/findAllReferences.png)
+
+Lastly, you can use any of the options under the right-click **Peak** submenu to get an inline preview of definitions or references without having to leave the current line are working on.
+
+![Peak Definition](../../../../assets/clle/peakDefinition.png)
+
+## Rename
+
+You can right-click a variable and select **Rename Symbol** (or use the `F2` shortcut) to rename the variable. This will pop open a mini text box for you to enter the new variable name. Once you have entered the new name, hit `Enter` to proceed with renaming all instances of that variable or hit `Ctrl+Enter` to get a refactoring preview which you can use to selectively rename specific instances.
+
+![Rename](../../../../assets/clle/rename.png)
+
+## Hover Support
+
+When writing your CL programs, you can hover over a command to view a description of the commad from its documentation.
+
+![Command Hover](../../../../assets/clle/commandHover.png)
+
+This works on individual parameters and is espically useful when determining what are the allowed values for a parameter. Content assist for paramters will also include this same documentation.
+
+![Paramter Hover](../../../../assets/clle/parameterHover.png)
+
+To view the full documentation for a command, scroll to the bottom of the hover window and select the **View Full Documentation** link. This will pop open a panel right in VS Code with the full documentation for the command which includes details on the command, parameter usage, examples, and error messages.
+
+![Full Documentation](../../../../assets/clle/fullDocumentation.png)
+
+## Syntax Checker
+
+As you write your CL programs, the syntax checker will highlight any syntax errors in your code. You can error or navigate to the **Problems** view to see the full details along with errors across all files.
+
+<Aside type="tip">
+   From the VS Code Settings, you can search for "Cl Syntax Options" to change various settings including whether the syntax checker automatically when opening documents or when editing a line.
+</Aside>
+
+![Syntax Checker](../../../../assets/clle/syntaxChecker.png)
+
+## CL Code Runner
+
+A CL command may be executed by highlighting the command and pressing _Ctrl+R_. 
+
+### Code Runner Example
+
+The two lines of the `CRTMSGF` command are highlighted:
+
+![Run CL example 1](../../../../assets/clle/RunCL_01.png)
+
+Press _Ctrl+R_ and success is reported:
+
+![Run CL example 1](../../../../assets/clle/RunCL_02.png)
+
+Click _Open output_ if you want more detail or if the command fails: 
+
+![Run CL example 1](../../../../assets/clle/RunCL_03.png)
+
 Not all CL commands may be executed.