Re: [Gambas-user] Debugger: Watch variable
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From: Colin C. <cc...@mc...> - 2007-10-05 11:51:26
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Benoit Minisini wrote: > On jeudi 04 octobre 2007, Colin Clark wrote: > >> Benoit Minisini wrote: >> >>> On jeudi 04 octobre 2007, Colin Clark wrote: >>> >>>> Benoit Minisini wrote: >>>> >>>>> On mercredi 03 octobre 2007, Colin Clark wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I'm using the 1.9.51 version of Gambas. >>>>>> >>>>>> If I halt the running of a program using a breakpoint, then highlight >>>>>> a variable using the mouse, a balloon containing the current state of >>>>>> the variable pops up. >>>>>> >>>>>> Unfortunately the balloon remains displayed for only a fraction of a >>>>>> second. Is there a way to change the time-out for this? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> >>>>>> Colin Clark >>>>>> >>>>> The timeout is about five seconds, which is usually enough to read the >>>>> value. >>>>> >>>>> Why don't you use the "watch expression" menu? This way the expression >>>>> value is displayed permanently in the debugger watch windows. >>>>> >>>> Thanks. As you say I can use the watch expression. >>>> >>>> However, just as information, the timeout on my computer is actually >>>> about one quarter of a second, and not 5 seconds. >>>> >>> Mmm... Note that the balloon is automatically hidden if the editor cursor >>> moves, or if you click on it, or if the editor loses the focus... Are you >>> in one of these cases? >>> >> I just double-left-click on a variable. The balloon flashes up, and then >> immediately disappears. The variable remains highlighted. >> >> Colin Clark >> >> > > It should not... Strange... Which KDE style do you use? > > I use Ubuntu 7.04, with the Gnome desktop. The Balloon timeout works correctly in my own projects. For instance if I make the following simple addition to the HighlightEditor example, it works as I would expect it to. PUBLIC SUB Editor1_dblclick() Balloon.Delay = 5000 Balloon.Info(Editor1.Selection.text, ME) END Colin Clark |