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# GDL-sublime
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A bundle to make GDL available ("available" as in "easy" :D) in [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/).
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A bundle to make GDL available ("available" as in "easy" ;) in [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/).
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# What is GDL?
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GDL means 'Geometric Description Language'. [ArchiCAD](http://www.graphisoft.com/) uses it to define a library part (it's also used internally for nearly everything).
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GDL means 'Geometric Description Language'. [ArchiCAD](http://www.graphisoft.com/) uses it to define a library part (it's also used internally for many things).
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Many ArchiCAD users are making their own library parts, sell them or even publish them for free on [BIMComponents](https://bimcomponents.com/). But they are all tied to the – unfortunately horrible – build-in object editor which is stuck in the 80's or so. It doesn't even have line numbers!
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Many ArchiCAD users are making their own library parts, sell them or even publish them for free on sites like [BIMComponents](https://bimcomponents.com/), while others might modify them. But they are all tied to the – unfortunately horrible – build-in object editor which is stuck in the 80's or so. It doesn't even have line numbers!
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But the rescue is here! _(at least something like that)_
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The purpose of this package is to give you the chance to comfortably write code in the best editor of the galaxy – Sublime Text!
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The purpose of this package is to give you the chance to comfortably write code in the best editor of the galaxy – Sublime Text.
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This package provides **syntax highlighting** together with a well aligned **color scheme** (aka syntax highlighting) and also **auto completion** (can be forced by pressing <kbd>ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>space</kbd>).
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- Download the files using the GitHub .zip download option
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- Unzip the files and rename the folder to 'GDL'
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- Copy the folder to your Sublime Text `Packages` directory e.g.
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#### Don't like the theme?
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Don't worry. Go to the [ththeme-editor](http://tmtheme-editor.herokuapp.com/) and select one of the two themes as start and make one which satisfies you!
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Also, you could edit the `.thTheme` files directly.
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### Auto completion + Snippets
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You may have to force the auto completion via <kbd>ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>space</kbd>.
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Also some Snippets are now on board. Try it out! Type in: `comline` and then press <kbd>TAB ↹</kbd>.
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I have included some sample snippets. Try it out by typing in: `comline` and then press <kbd>TAB ↹</kbd>.
I hardly encourage you to either modify the snippets, so they will suit your needs; or to make new ones.
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You will find all the shipped snippets in the "Snippets" folder.
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## Usage – again? But further...
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This Sublime Text packages got accompanied by [GDLnucleus](http://www.opengdl.org/Default.aspx?tabid=9748) (_not free_). GDLnucleus is a assistant program which enables you to send your changes live to ArchiCAD from Sublime Text.
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It can be understood as a ST-project handler integrated with a link to the LP_XMLConverter, which comes with ArchiCAD. See the page for more details.
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## Usage made even easier
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This Sublime Text packages got accompanied by [GDLnucleus](http://www.opengdl.org/Default.aspx?tabid=9748) (_not free_). GDLnucleus is a assistant program which enables you to send your changes live to ArchiCAD from Sublime Text, instead of relying on copy+paste.
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It can be understood as a SublimeText-project handler integrated with a link to the LP_XMLConverter, which comes with ArchiCAD. See the page for more details.
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(_Please note: I did not made GDLnucleus._)
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## Getting Started With Sublime Text
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New to Sublime? Then I can recommend the excellent and free video tutorial by nettuts: [Perfect Workflow in Sublime Text](http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/news/perfect-workflow-in-sublime-text-free-course/).
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New to Sublime? Then I can recommend this excellent and free video tutorial by nettuts: [Perfect Workflow in Sublime Text](http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/news/perfect-workflow-in-sublime-text-free-course/).
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