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Chapter 6, Speed Hacks
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text.EndOfLine( )
End If
End Sub
End Module
All you need to do is download or transcribe this code into the Macro IDE
[Hack #51]. You will then see the two macros in the Macro Explorer and can
start using them right away.
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Insert Commonly Used Code Automatically Hack #57
Discover an add-in that will provide code templates and code completion to
enable you to write code faster.
Throughout this book, we have talked about different ways to handle code
snippets, including storing them in the toolbox or using other add-ins to
handle your code snippets. The Code<Template>.NET add-in allows you to
create and manage code templates, which are code snippets that contain
variables. Instead of just having a piece of text you can drag to your docu-
ment, you will be able to specify variables that you will be prompted for.
What differentiates this add-in from other code snippet management add-
ins is the ability to define variables as well as the ability to automatically
insert your code template using a predefined keyword and shortcut key.
Contrary to the misleading angle brackets, this add-in does
not have anything to do with C++ templates or .NET 2.0
generics.
First you will need to download and install the Code<Template>.NET add-
in from http://www.codeproject.com/useritems/CodeTemplateNET.asp. The
installation is relatively painless, ...