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| Select File-> Save from the main menu | | Select File-> Save from the main menu | ||
| works but invokes Save command twice | | works but invokes Save command twice | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| Select File-> Save As from the main menu | | Select File-> Save As from the main menu | ||
| does not work | | does not work | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| Make a change in the editor | | Make a change in the editor | ||
| does not mark editor tab as dirty with a * (star) | | does not mark editor tab as dirty with a * (star) | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| enable mark occurrences and click over a java element (method/field/class name etc) | | enable mark occurrences and click over a java element (method/field/class name etc) | ||
| works but marks occurrences in both editors | | works but marks occurrences in both editors | ||
| − | | not applicable (java editor not available) | + | | [[Image:Glass.gif]] not applicable (java editor not available) |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| enable mark occurrences and click over different java elements in both editors | | enable mark occurrences and click over different java elements in both editors | ||
| works but both elements are highlighted in both editors | | works but both elements are highlighted in both editors | ||
| − | | not applicable (java editor not available) | + | | [[Image:Glass.gif]] not applicable (java editor not available) |
| works but both elements are highlighted in both editors (see [http://bugs.eclipse.org/64911 bug 64911]) | | works but both elements are highlighted in both editors (see [http://bugs.eclipse.org/64911 bug 64911]) | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| switch the focus (by mouse-clicking) between the two editors | | switch the focus (by mouse-clicking) between the two editors | ||
| works | | works | ||
| − | | <font color=green>'''fixed'''</font><br> does not appear in top editor and cursor is no longer visible in bottom editor after split | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] <font color=green>'''fixed'''</font><br> does not appear in top editor and cursor is no longer visible in bottom editor after split |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| Use Ctrl+Home/End to move to the beginning/end of the editor; Ctrl+Left/Right to move left/right a word at a time; Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to move and left/right a word at a time and expand the selection | | Use Ctrl+Home/End to move to the beginning/end of the editor; Ctrl+Left/Right to move left/right a word at a time; Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to move and left/right a word at a time and expand the selection | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | <font color=green>'''fixed'''</font><br> always acts on top editor in split mode, regardless of which editor (top or bottom) the cursor is in | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] <font color=green>'''fixed'''</font><br> always acts on top editor in split mode, regardless of which editor (top or bottom) the cursor is in |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, type some text in one of the editors and select Edit->Undo from the menu | | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, type some text in one of the editors and select Edit->Undo from the menu | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, type some text in one of the editors and type Ctrl-Z to undo then Ctrl-Y to redo | | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, type some text in one of the editors and type Ctrl-Z to undo then Ctrl-Y to redo | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, select some text in one of the editors and select Edit->Cut from the menu, then Edit->Paste | | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, select some text in one of the editors and select Edit->Cut from the menu, then Edit->Paste | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, select some text in one of the editors and type Ctrl-X to cut, then Ctrl-V to paste | | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, select some text in one of the editors and type Ctrl-X to cut, then Ctrl-V to paste | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| press Ctrl-1 where a quick-fix is available (misspelled word for example); check at different locations in both editors | | press Ctrl-1 where a quick-fix is available (misspelled word for example); check at different locations in both editors | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| press Ctrl-J then type some text to look for | | press Ctrl-J then type some text to look for | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| press Ctrl-K; Ctrl-Shift-K to find the next/previous occurrence of the selected text | | press Ctrl-K; Ctrl-Shift-K to find the next/previous occurrence of the selected text | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
| − | | '''Find Next/Previous | + | | '''Find Next/Previous from menu''' |
| critical | | critical | ||
| − | | | + | | use Edit->Find Next/Previous from menu |
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| Select Navigate-> Go to line... from the menu; type a line that would require the active editor to be scrolled to bring into view | | Select Navigate-> Go to line... from the menu; type a line that would require the active editor to be scrolled to bring into view | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| right click on the overview ruler (to the right of vertical scrollbar) | | right click on the overview ruler (to the right of vertical scrollbar) | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | works | + | | [[Image:Ok_green.gif]] works |
| works | | works | ||
|- style="background:lightgrey;" | |- style="background:lightgrey;" | ||
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| right click on the vertical ruler (to the left of editor) after splitting in either editor | | right click on the vertical ruler (to the left of editor) after splitting in either editor | ||
| not tested | | not tested | ||
| − | | does not work after splitting several times - the context menu stops showing on right-click | + | | [[Image:Glass.gif]] does not work after splitting several times - the context menu stops showing on right-click |
| works | | works | ||
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Revision as of 01:09, 3 July 2008
Contents
Releases
Instructions: Click on the link to download the JAR file and place it in the dropins directory of Eclipse
Requirements: Eclipse 3.4 RC4 or later
- 2008-06-30. Split editor with basic functionality (undo/redo, cut/copy/paste, cursor line highlight, action contributions to menu/toolbar/statusbar) working correctly.
- 2008-06-23. 1st release of multi editor and split editor implementations. Instructions: Download the plugin jar and place in the dropins directory (compatible with Eclipse 3.4 RC4 or later).
Implementations
Multi Editor-based
Usage: Open a file in Eclipse, then select Window -> New Split Editor from the main menu to open a split editor of the file.
This implementation is based on Paul Webster's patch, which uses the existing multi-editor architecture in Eclipse.
- Advantages
- does not require custom work for different editor types (java/xml/etc)
- works automatically with new custom editor types
- Disadvantages
- Split editor opens in a new tab as opposed to appearing within the existing tab
- Activating with the mouse requires going to the main menu (Window->New Split Editor). There is also a keyboard shortcut - Ctrl+6.
- Bound by the limitations of the multi-editor infrastructure
Custom Split Editor Implementation
Usage: Right-click on a file, select Open with -> Other... and select \[Split Text Editor\] from the list of editors.
This implementation is based on a custom editor implementation that dynamically creates a new StyledText control when a sash is dragged within the editor to split it.
- Advantages
- fully replaces existing editors and allows splitting the active editor in-place (as opposed to opening a split editor in a new tab)
- easier activation via the mouse because there is no need to go to the window main menu or editor tab context menu.
- Disadvantages
- requires customization of every editor class that wants to support split editing (java/xml... etc)
Issue Tracker
Legend
Needs some investigation/research
Work in progress
Bug fixed / Feature added
| Feature | Importance | Test Case | Multi Editor | Split Editor | New Editor Tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save | critical | Select File-> Save from the main menu | works but invokes Save command twice | works
|
works |
| Save as | critical | Select File-> Save As from the main menu | does not work | works
|
works |
| Mark dirty editor's tab (star (*) next to file name) | critical | Make a change in the editor | does not mark editor tab as dirty with a * (star) | works
|
works |
| Mark occurrences (java) | nice-to-have | enable mark occurrences and click over a java element (method/field/class name etc) | works but marks occurrences in both editors | not applicable (java editor not available)
|
works |
| Mark occurrences of different elements (java) | nice-to-have | enable mark occurrences and click over different java elements in both editors | works but both elements are highlighted in both editors | not applicable (java editor not available)
|
works but both elements are highlighted in both editors (see bug 64911) |
| Current line highlight within active focused editor | critical | switch the focus (by mouse-clicking) between the two editors | works | fixed does not appear in top editor and cursor is no longer visible in bottom editor after split |
works |
| Back/Forward Navigation (Navigate->Back/Forward from menu or Alt-Left/Right Arrow keys) | nice-to-have | click within the one of the two editors; make a change; switch to another editor; use Go Back command (Alt-LeftArrow) to go back | does not always go back to the editor where the change was made | does not always go back to the editor where the change was made | does not always go back to the editor where the change was made |
| Moving around text using Ctrl-? key commands | critical | Use Ctrl+Home/End to move to the beginning/end of the editor; Ctrl+Left/Right to move left/right a word at a time; Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to move and left/right a word at a time and expand the selection | not tested | fixed always acts on top editor in split mode, regardless of which editor (top or bottom) the cursor is in |
works |
| Undo/Redo from menu | critical | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, type some text in one of the editors and select Edit->Undo from the menu | not tested | works
|
works |
| Undo/Redo using keyboard | critical | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, type some text in one of the editors and type Ctrl-Z to undo then Ctrl-Y to redo | not tested | works
|
works |
| Cut/Copy/Paste from menu | critical | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, select some text in one of the editors and select Edit->Cut from the menu, then Edit->Paste | not tested | works
|
works |
| Cut/Copy/Paste using keyboard | critical | open a split editor or multiple editor tabs, select some text in one of the editors and type Ctrl-X to cut, then Ctrl-V to paste | not tested | works
|
works |
| Quick-fix shortcut | critical | press Ctrl-1 where a quick-fix is available (misspelled word for example); check at different locations in both editors | not tested | works
|
works |
| Incremental find | critical | press Ctrl-J then type some text to look for | not tested | works
|
works |
| Find Next/Previous shortcuts | critical | press Ctrl-K; Ctrl-Shift-K to find the next/previous occurrence of the selected text | not tested | works
|
works |
| Find Next/Previous from menu | critical | use Edit->Find Next/Previous from menu | not tested | works
|
works |
| Go to line action | critical | Select Navigate-> Go to line... from the menu; type a line that would require the active editor to be scrolled to bring into view | not tested | works
|
works |
| Overview Ruler context menu | critical | right click on the overview ruler (to the right of vertical scrollbar) | not tested | works
|
works |
| Vertical Ruler context menu | critical | right click on the vertical ruler (to the left of editor) after splitting in either editor | not tested | does not work after splitting several times - the context menu stops showing on right-click
|
works |