Deluge Preferences

• Set Font
• Word Wrap
• Syntax Builder
• Error Highlighter
• Reset all to default
• Shortcuts
• Default Shortcuts
• Customize Shortcuts
• Reset Shortcuts to Default

Deluge offers various editor options to facilitate efficient scripting. These options include changing fonts, syntax builder, error highlighter, custom shortcuts, and word wrap. It helps to understand and navigate complex scripts, reducing the time and effort. 
Info: Please note that these preferences will be applied globally across all Zoho products. If you access the Deluge editor in other products using the same account, these preferences will be retained.
Some products may not have these preferences; they will be rolled out phase by phase for such products.

To access these settings:

1. Click the ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of your Deluge editor screen.
2. Select Preferences and the Preferences slider will slide in from the right.
   

The below options can be accessed by selecting the Editor tab in the Preferences slider.

Set Font

You can select any font for your Deluge scripts from the dropdown. Choose the required font from the Font Family dropdown and the size from the Font Size dropdown. The default font family is Monaco and the default size is 12.

Word Wrap

This option will shift the script to the next line if the script extends beyond the visible text area of the Editor window. Enabling this improves the readability of the script without the need for horizontal scrolling when the script is lengthy.

Syntax Builder

• Syntax builder helps new programmers or first time programmers assign predefined values and facilitate error-free scripting. This is enabled when Syntax Builder is turned on in the editor.

  

  Syntax builder on auto-complete (Zoho Creator)
  

  Syntax builder on static script (Zoho Creator)
  

  Syntax builder (services other than Zoho Creator)

  • When the syntax builder is turned on, the builder form will be displayed by default on drag and drop or autocompletion of a Deluge task.
  • When the syntax builder is turned off, hover over the line number and click on the pencil icon to display the builder form.

  The following tasks support syntax builder:

  • Info
  • Alert
  • Return
  • If
  • Conditional If
  • Set variable
  • Send mail
  • Send SMS
  • OpenUrl
  • Call function
  • InvokeUrl
  • Add record
  • Integration tasks
  • Fetch records
  • Aggregate records
  • For each records
  • Delete record

Error Highlighter

By toggling this preference, the Deluge editor detects and highlights coding errors simultaneously while you type your script. As errors are shown even before saving the script, users can rectify the issues immediately. This ensures less scripting errors, thereby saving your time.

Reset all to default

Click the Reset all to default button at the bottom of the slider to restore all the features to their default settings. By default, Word Wrap, and Syntax Builder will be in the enabled state. Error highlighting will be in the disabled state.

The below options can be accessed by selecting the Shortcuts section in the Preferences.

Shortcuts

You can access the shortcut keys that can be used in the editor and make use of them to ensure quick scripting. Deluge also allows you to customize the shortcut keys and set any key combination as required. The list of shortcut keys can be accessed in the Shortcuts tab of the Preferences. 

Default Shortcuts 

Deluge provides a predefined set of default shortcuts that are essential for working efficiently. These shortcuts are integral to the platform's functionality. You also have the flexibility to customize these shortcuts based on your needs. However, the default shortcut key cannot be reassigned to other actions.

Default keys include:

Windows / Linux:

• Ctrl + C: Copy

• Ctrl + V: Paste

• Ctrl + X: Cut

• Ctrl + Z: Undo

• Ctrl + Y: Redo

• Ctrl + A: Select all

• Ctrl + F: Find

• Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Jump word by word

• Home/End: Jump to the beginning or end of a line

Mac:

• Command + C: Copy

• Command + V: Paste

• Command + X: Cut

• Command + Z: Undo

• Command + Shift + Z: Redo

• Command + A: Select all

• Command + F: Find

• Option + Left/Right Arrow: Jump word by word

• Command + Left/Right Arrow: Jump to the beginning or end of the line

Customize Shortcuts

You can set any required key combinations to any of the functionality listed in the Shortcuts tab. 
To customize:

1. Select Edit from the options, then press the required key combination in your keyboard.

2. Click the tick icon to save. If it shows "Already In Use," then the same shortcut key has been used for another functionality, which can be viewed by clicking View. 
   Click the cross icon to cancel the customization. 

   

Reset Shortcuts to Default

You can reset the shortcuts which you have customized to its default key combination. 

To restore any shortcut:

1. Hover over the required shortcut and click the ellipsis icon.
2. Click Reset to Default from the options. This will update the shortcut to its default keys.
   

To restore all shortcut:

1. Click the Reset all to default button at the bottom of the Preferences pane. This will restore all the customized shortcuts to default keys.
2. In the pop-up that appears, click Reset.