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Editor Features

The ScriptO Studio editor is built on CodeMirror 6 and provides a modern code editing experience.

Overview

ScriptO Studio Editor

The editor supports: - Python syntax highlighting - Multiple file tabs - Line numbers - Code execution - AI Agent integration

Toolbar

The toolbar provides quick access to common actions:

Button Action Shortcut
Reset Soft reset device -
Run Execute current file Ctrl+R / Cmd+R
Stop Send interrupt (Ctrl+C) -
Debug Toggle debug mode -
New Create new file Ctrl+N / Cmd+N
Save Save current file Ctrl+S / Cmd+S
ScriptO Open ScriptO browser -
AI Agent Toggle AI Agent panel -

Tabs

Multiple files can be open simultaneously in tabs:

  • Click a tab to switch to that file
  • Click the × on a tab to close it
  • Modified files show an indicator
  • Right-click for tab options

Tab examples shown: - New1.py - CAN_TWAI_Loopb... - Terminal_Sine_W... - Tesla_M3_Brake_...

Syntax Highlighting

Python code is highlighted with: - Keywords (import, def, class, return) in distinct colors - Strings highlighted - Comments in muted colors - Numbers highlighted - Function calls distinguished

Line Numbers

Line numbers appear on the left margin. Click a line number to: - Select the entire line - Set a cursor position

Code Execution

To run your code:

  1. Write or edit code in the editor
  2. Click Run or press Ctrl+R / Cmd+R
  3. Output appears in the Terminal below

The code is sent to the device and executed immediately. You don't need to save first - the editor content is executed directly.

Terminal Integration

The Terminal panel below the editor shows: - Script output (print statements) - Error messages and tracebacks - REPL prompt for interactive commands

Example output: 

=== Tesla Model 3 Brake Pedal Emulator Started ===
Config: TX Pin(5), RX Pin(4), ForceLevel=50N, Interval=20ms
Transmitting...

Stopping emulator...

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Action
Ctrl+S / Cmd+S Save file to device
Ctrl+R / Cmd+R Run code
Ctrl+N / Cmd+N New file dialog
Ctrl+L / Cmd+L Clear terminal
Ctrl+Shift+C / Cmd+Shift+C Connect to device

AI Agent Panel

The AI Agent panel on the right provides: - Natural language code generation - Error explanation - Code suggestions

See Using the Agent for details.