Set Annotations Preferences

You can set the annotations options for text editors using the Preferences dialog. The annotation settings affect the appearance and location in which different annotations such as bookmarks and breakpoints are displayed in the Program Listing area.

To set annotations preferences for text editors

1. Select Window, Preferences.

   The Preferences dialog opens.

2. Expand General, Editors, Text Editors and select Annotations.

   The Preferences dialog opens the Annotations page.

3. Change the default settings for the following fields to suit your needs:
   • Annotation Types

     Lists the types of annotations that you can change.

     Note: CA SymDump does not support the Annotation types Spelling Errors or Tasks.

   • Show in

     Specifies the location in which the annotation type appears (in text with selected attributes, in the Overview ruler, or in the Vertical ruler) in the Program Listing area, and the color of the annotation type.

     • Vertical ruler

       Indicates that the annotation type will appear on the vertical ruler. Check the box if you want to use this option.

     • Overview ruler

       Indicates that the annotation type will appear on the overview ruler. Check the box if you want to use this option.

     • Text As

       Indicates that the annotation type will appear as highlighted text or a squiggly line. Check the box and select Highlighted or Squiggly Line to indicate your preference for the annotation text.

4. Click Apply to save the settings. Click OK.

CA SymDump saves the changes and closes the Preferences dialog. The changes are used in all succeeding logon sessions unless you change the preferences again.

Note: You can restore the default configuration settings anytime on the Preferences dialog. To restore the default settings, click Restore Defaults, click Apply, and then click OK.