Frequently Asked Questions

Why use TextMate when you can insert code snippets using TextExpander?

Actually, I don't even use snippets for my functions. I prefer to memorize and type them. TextMate offers other powers like documentation lookup, easy code formatting, find and replace, etc. I also like to version my custom functions in git and sync them to github, which TextMate makes really easy. For the really power hungry, you can even generate tables and scripts using this bundle.

Why don't the snippets expand for me?

Many of the bundle snippets are bound to a certain language. Check that the language for your current document is set to "FileMaker". Do this by selecting from the languages available in the left-hand side of the footer bar.

Why are the FileMaker bundle commands grayed out?

Many of the bundle commands are bound to a certain language. Check that the language for your current document is set appropriately — either "FileMaker", "FileMaker Clipboard", etc. Do this by selecting from the languages available in the left-hand side of the footer bar.

The snippets aren't formatted the way I want. How do I change them?

Open the Bundle Editor and edit the snippets from there. Please see "To create your own commands and customizations" section above. If you know regular expressions, you can also modify the Tidy command instead of updating every snippet.

How do I change or add new commands?

You can always request features here on github in the issues section, but it's much more empowering to learn it yourself! Open the Bundle Editor and edit the commands from there. Please see How To Create Your Own Commands.

How do I get involved in improving this bundle?

I thought you'd never ask! There's several ways to get involved:

• Submit new issues on github
• Send me a pull request on github
• Email me at [email protected]