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Christoph Brandau a39aee1b9d feat(server): add TCL signature help support
Adds a signature help system for TCL commands.
The LSP server now exposes signature help for custom and
built-in MOM procedures, enabling parameter hints while editing.
Tests and documentation were added to cover common usage.

- Adds signature_help module to parse and present signatures
- Integrates with LSP server to provide signature help on the client
- Adds tests for custom and built-in procedures
2026-08-17 08:31:15 +02:00

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NX Postprocessor Support

A comprehensive VS Code extension providing language support for NX CAM postprocessor development, including CDL, TCL, and DEF files.

Features

  • Syntax Highlighting - Full syntax highlighting for CDL, TCL, and DEF files
  • Code Formatting - Automatic code formatting for all supported file types
  • Multi-language Support - Supports NX CDL, TCL, and DEF file formats
  • Intelligent Code Analysis - Linting and error detection for postprocessor code
  • Auto-completion - Context-aware code completion for faster development
  • Signature Help - Shows parameters and documentation for custom and NX procedures

Supported File Types

  • .cdl - NX User Defined Event File
  • .tcl - NX TCL postprocessor files
  • .def - NX Definition files

Installation

  1. Install from the VS Code Marketplace
  2. Install Python 3.8 or higher
  3. Open any .cdl, .tcl, or .def file
  4. The extension will automatically activate and provide language support

Configuration

The extension can be configured through VS Code settings:

  • nx-post-support.interpreter - Specify custom Python interpreter path for the language server
  • nx-post-support.formatter - Enable/disable the TCL formatter (default: false)
  • nx-post-support.inlayHint - Enable/disable inlay Hints (default: true)

Usage

Simply open any supported file type and enjoy:

  • Syntax highlighting
  • Error detection and linting
  • Code completion
  • Code formatting (Format Document command)
  • Hover information
  • Signature help while entering procedure arguments

Contributing

This extension is actively maintained. For issues or feature requests, please visit our repository.

License

AGPL-3.0 License - see LICENSE file for details.