LDT/User Area/New Noteworthy/New Noteworthy 1.2

New & Noteworthy 1.2

Add a library documentation to a project

since 1.2M1

By adding a .doclua file describing an API in Lua Documentation Language in your project source path, you will have auto-completion for described API.

Debugging fix and enhancements

since 1.2M1

Here are some fixes to improve debugging experience and troubleshooting:

• Avoid a crash when evaluating an expression from the watch view.
• Use of interpreter's LUA_PATH if LUA_PATH environment variable is not available.
• The debugger now logs his version and his connection status.
• Better error logging during remote debug sessions.

Extending a type

since 1.2M1

Using the @extend keyword in a module or type will extend it with all fields and functions of given super type. See detailed documentation.

Handling table field

since 1.2M1

On a variable documented with type #table, its fields are now displayed in the outline and available from auto-completion.

Rename

since 1.2M1

Pressing ALT+SHIFT+R on a Lua variable enables to rename it and all its occurrences.

Integration of Metalua 0.7.2

since 1.2M1

LDT is now based on Metalua 0.7.2.

Add map/list support

since 1.2M2

Using the #list or #map to type a variable or a field. See detailed documentation.

Using map in-line notation on a field

Using list in-line notation on variable to describe function result

It is also possible to give a map or list behavior to a type by using @map or @list keywords.

Using @map on a type

Using @list on a type

Add __call support

since 1.2M2

Using the @callof keyword in a function to make a type callable. See detailed documentation.

@callof in action

Choose interpreter automatically

since 1.2M2

Interpreters are now linked to Execution Environments, this allows LDT to run applications with a compatible interpreter automatically.

Specify an Execution Environment which match your interpreter

You are warned when you launch an application with an inappropriate interpreter