FMSL Text Editor

Purpose: To test the FMSL Text Editor in Eclipse. We will open an FMSL file, add some text, and verify syntax coloring.

Setup:

  1. Install Eclipse Platform.
  2. Install FMSLEclipse plugin.
  3. Create a project.
Method:
  1. Start the workbench.
  2. Invoke File > New > FMSL File. Create a new FMSL file with some name like test1.fmsl. Verify that a new editor opens on the file.
  3. Copy and paste the following text into the editor ..
    4. object X is string;
    operation foo(X);
    value z = 42;
  4. Verify the syntax coloring is consistent with the preferences.