Adding snippets from the Snippets view

You can use the Snippets view to add scripted events to a tag in an HTML or JSP file.

When you use the Quick Edit view to add scripted events to a tag in an HTML or JSP file, you have the option of dragging a snippet from the Snippets view into the script editor. For example, you can use a snippet that you created.

To use snippets effectively, you must be able to understand the script that is inserted. You can also select snippets from a menu, which shows only the scripts that will work with the current event.

Tip: Before you drag and drop items or text from the Snippets view onto the Quick Edit view, make sure that the Quick Edit view is cleared of the Insert a code snippet instruction. You can clear the instructions by clicking in the script editor pane.

After you have selected a tag and associated an event with it, follow these steps to use a snippet:

  1. If the Snippets view is not already open, click Window > Show View > Snippets.
  2. In the Snippets view, click a drawer to see what snippets it contains.
  3. Drag a snippet to the Quick Edit script editor. A dialog box might open, asking you to enter variables. For example, if you selected a snippet that contains variables, you will be prompted to enter the variables. The JavaScriptâ„¢ code for the selected snippet is automatically added to the selected tag.
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