[DrJava] [ drjava-Ease of use Issues-609465 ] Default Compiler Message

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Ease of use Issues item #609465, was opened at 2002-09-14 22:20
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Category: Platform Independent
Group: None
Status: Open
Resolution: None
Priority: 5
Submitted By: Peter Centgraf (centgraf)
Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody)
Summary: Default Compiler Message

Initial Comment:
The default string displayed in the Compiler Output tab should be different from the string displayed after a successful compilation.  This would allow a user to tell at a glance whether he has compiled something within DrJava yet or not.

This is primarily an issue when a user cannot compile because DrJava cannot find a compiler or because the selected compiler doesn't function properly within DrJava (i.e. JSR14 1.2, javac 1.4).  It can be misleading to see a "successful" message when no compilation is possible.  This would also be relevant when a user switches from one compiler to another.  Therefore, when a compiler is first setup or swapped, the message should be distinct.

I would be satisfied with a blank, "stateless" message.  A better solution would be to verify that the compiler is ready and display either a prompt or a warning, e.g. "No compiler has been specified.  Please choose a compiler in the Preferences dialog in the Edit menu."

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