Multiple frames for code in BYOND Discussion

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Apr 8 2008, 5:15 pm
(Well, if this is already possible, I'm gonna look like an idiot, but that's a risk of suggestion...)

Anyways, it'd be cool if it would be possible to look at two different sections of the code, or two different files side by side in the window. Right now, you could only obtain a similar effect by opening the two code files externally and then resizing the windows so that they're roughly next to eachother and then clicking back and forth.

Anyways, I think two frames would be great, for bug finding, and when you need two parts of code that belong in two different sections to work closely together. (Such as a mob and a turf or something like that) Flipping back and forth is annoying.

Anyways, just throwing the idea out there. Sorry if it's an old one or anything.
#1 Apr 8 2008, 7:07 pm
I like that idea.
<-- Supports double framed Dream maker code editing
#2 Apr 8 2008, 8:17 pm
In response to Inuyashaisbest (#1)
I don't think all of the Top Benefactors agree with you. :)
#3 Apr 9 2008, 8:59 pm
In response to Flame Sage (#2)
Well, if they want to reply, that'd be great.
#4 Apr 9 2008, 9:48 pm
In response to Chessmaster_19 (#3)

What they should have is little tabs along the top of the screen of every file you have open.
#5 Apr 9 2008, 11:11 pm
I agree because sometimes you need to reference another part of the code to properly code whatever new thing your making.
#6 Apr 9 2008, 11:12 pm
In response to Obs (#4)
That idea...Is great.
#7 Apr 10 2008, 8:52 am
In response to Obs (#4)
You already have your files on the left side, so there isn't much point in having them on the top too.
#8 Apr 10 2008, 12:05 pm
In response to Obs (#4)
That's called an MDI -- multiple document interface -- and has been discussed before. Short of a somewhat-extensive rewrite of Dream Maker's front end, that probably won't happen any time soon. You can, however, use the Window menu to select any of the open files.
#9 Apr 10 2008, 2:31 pm
In response to Jtgibson (#8)
(Modifying done in MS Paint)
This would be so tight to have.
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#10 Apr 10 2008, 4:50 pm
In response to Inuyashaisbest (#9)
I'd rather a vertical splitter if the truth be told.
#11 Apr 10 2008, 7:04 pm
In response to Tiberath (#10)
Tiberath wrote:
I'd rather a vertical splitter if the truth be told.

Customizable then to change it to ones own liking ;P
#12 Apr 10 2008, 7:52 pm
I agree. If it's not done in regular BYOND, perhaps it can be done in the DMIDE Crashed is making. *points in Crashed's general direction*
#13 Apr 10 2008, 9:08 pm
In response to Inuyashaisbest (#11)
Meh, multiple windows aren't terribly useful.


What would be really nice is automatic code completion, and being able to see variables as you are typing a datatype.

But I didn't mention that because it has a snowball's chance in hell of ever happening. Multiple windows is more likely.
#14 Apr 10 2008, 9:14 pm
In response to Obs (#13)
Maybe something like a window that follows you down as you scroll it. You could put notes in it, it wouldn't actually compile, but it would be a separate pane I guess. You could use it to hold random code snippets that are widely used.
#15 Apr 10 2008, 9:34 pm
I like the idea of having two text windows open at once to do editing. It's annoying to flip back and forth between code. Seeing two code files at once would make things a lot easier.
#16 Apr 10 2008, 10:39 pm
In response to Jamesburrow (#12)
Jamesburrow wrote:
I agree. If it's not done in regular BYOND, perhaps it can be done in the DMIDE Crashed is making. *points in Crashed's general direction*

I wish he would hurry up and release it, Linux users need a good IDE.
#17 Apr 11 2008, 5:51 pm
In response to Tiberath (#10)
That was my original thought, but the horizontal one actually looked a little better. But it probably depends on screen resolution and size, ect. Either would be cool
#18 Apr 11 2008, 5:57 pm
In response to Obs (#13)
Obs wrote:
Meh, multiple windows aren't terribly useful.


What would be really nice is automatic code completion, and being able to see variables as you are typing a datatype.

But I didn't mention that because it has a snowball's chance in hell of ever happening. Multiple windows is more likely.

Well, to your first comment, I would say that they would be "terribly useful" to some people. Maybe you're not that kind of coder that would use one, but I believe that many people would. Here's an easy example: Topic() procs and Browser interface.
Both the form you're designing and the Topic() proc need to be closely related. You need the Topic() proc to directly parallel the form, yet the two are rarely placed near each other in the code (Since a Topic() like atom, client, or mob is probably used many different ways) so currently, alot of switching back and forth is often needed. To be able to simultaneosly view the two procedures would be amazing, at least in my opinion.

#19 Apr 11 2008, 6:00 pm
In response to Kaioken (#7)
True, and the top part wasn't really a part of the original suggestion, but it would help make easier access to the specific files you're dealing with, and not have to look for the right file out of a fairly lengthly list of code, icons, maps, scripts, ect. Don't get me wrong, everything is sorted quite well in the project, but it's still a little slow, and I often have to pause to remember exactly what file the code I was just working on was in.
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