Editing your XML Documents
In the XML Editor you write and edit all your documents. XMLBlueprint supports you with context sensitive XML Completion for any valid DTD, Relax NG Schema or XML Schema. Document windows are tabbed for easy navigation. An unlimited number of document windows can be opened in XMLBlueprint.
Real-time Syntax Coloring
Real-time Syntax Coloring displays different language elements in different colors, so you can easily distinguish between tags, attributes, comments, etc. Syntax Coloring is supported for all XML documents, DTDs, Relax NG Schemas and XML Schemas.
Easy XML Completion
Easy XML Completion consists of a number of features that really support you when editing an XML Document or XML Schema. See
Easy XML Completion for more information on how to get Easy XML Completion for your own DTD, Relax NG Schema or XML Schema.
Element Name Completion
When you enter a "<", XMLBlueprint displays a drop-down list of XML elements in context. To automatically position the list at the desired element, continue to type the letters of the element name. Alternatively, use the arrow keys or the mouse to scroll the list. Enter ":" (colon) to skip the namespace prefix (if present). To select an element, highlight the desired element and press ENTER or SPACE or TAB to insert. To close the drop-down list, press ESCAPE. To reopen the drop-down list, press ESCAPE or CONTROL+SPACE with the cursor within an XML element.
Attribute Name Completion
When you enter a space (" ") after an element name, or after an attribute value, XMLBlueprint displays a drop-down list of valid attribute names. To automatically position the list at the desired attribute, continue to type the letters of the attribute name. Alternatively, use the arrow keys or the mouse to scroll down the list. To select an attribute name, highlight the desired attribute and press ENTER or SPACE or TAB to insert. To close the drop-down list, press ESCAPE, To reopen the drop-down list, press ESCAPE or CONTROL+SPACE.
Attribute Value Completion
When an attribute has a predefined set of options, XMLBlueprint displays a drop-down list of valid attributes values. Use the arrow keys or the mouse to scroll down the list. To select an option, highlight the desired option and press ENTER or SPACE or TAB to insert. To close the drop-down list, press ESCAPE. To reopen the drop-down list, press ESCAPE or CONTROL+SPACE.