Finch Code Editor

Finch Studio has a powerful code editor to make writing and NONMEM control streams simpler.

Error Checking

Finch Studio brings the beloved squiggly red line to NONMEM code. You can check for errors in your control stream by clicking on the drop down next to Run Model and select the Run NMTRAN option. Alternatively, you can turn on the toggle for running NMTRAN on save in the drop down of the Save button, and Finch will check for errors everytime you save the model.

Code Completion

Code completion speeds up your control stream writing process by suggesting the variable or function that you're trying to write based on the given context. All suggestions are $BLOCK specific, so you never need to wonder if you are using an incorrect option in a NONMEM block. You can interact with the suggestions by clicking the suggestion and reading more info about the option/function.

TIP

Hitting CTRL+SPACE in the editor will show you a list of all possible options for a code block.

If you are not sure about what a particular function does, you can press CTRL+SPACE while you’re in the pop-up list to read the description of the function that you want to use.

Syntax Highlighting

The Finch Studio editor highlights key functions, variables, and options in different colors to make the control stream easier to read.

Code Folding

Click on the arrows on the side of the editor to fold down and hide a block. Shrink/collapse code blocks that are lengthy or unchanging so you can focus on blocks you are actively working on.

Snippets

Snippets are like code suggestions which insert template code of a function that is used frequently. In future versions of Finch, you will be able to define your own custom snippets.

General Editor Features

Multiline Editing

CTRL+ALT(COMMAND)+UP/DOWN ESC

Changing the Theme

Find and Replace

CTRL+F to find and CTRL+H to replace