IA 10 short wish list :)

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Bar_BQ
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IA 10 short wish list :)

Post by Bar_BQ »

Hi,

I guess IA10 is being baked so I think it might be a good moment to ask for some improvements in new version.
My list is very short:

- translation module: would be great if there is an option to overwrite all data except dialog forms and messageboxes. Often when changing script logic and some variables I have to rechange these variables in every single language resource which is not much comfortable. I know I can use localized variables but not in every case, for instance when getting data from command line. Maybe would be even better to have an option which resource blocks to overwrite and which keep unchanged.

- install log: when installing of any prerequisite fails, there isn't any detailed information included. it's very difficult to make an investigation especially when it is reported by our customers.

That's it. What you think? :)
BarBQ
bokkie
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Re: IA 10 short wish list :)

Post by bokkie »

Bar_BQ,

If you're right that it's baking in the oven then it's probably too late to add new ingredients. :)

If however, it's still being mixed in the bowl then I'd like to see a "Clear all breakpoints" item.
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MichaelM
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Re: IA 10 short wish list :)

Post by MichaelM »

Bar_BQ, have a look at the LOCMODE=VARSONLY option (search help for LOCMODE). That might do what you're looking for.

Here is my wish list.

1. Have the Localization Wizard remember the folder last used for the associated project.

2. Be able to scroll through the script windows when running the setup debugger.

3. Dialog editor should default to project folder when selecting Open.

4. Dialog editor is positioned under task bar when task bar is positioned on left side of monitor.

5. Add a build manager. This would allow having lists of various builds and associated settings. It would also allow you to specify compiler defined variable to allow custom builds.

6. Use same character case (combination of upper and lower) in watch variables as used in the script.

7. Switch to Unicode for localized text strings. Remove the need for code pages.

8. Allow the return of the index of the selected item and not just selected text in custom dialog box drop down list objects.
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