Glad to see you are back coding!
Yes we are in no way competing with CPM as we are aiming to do something totally different. We would also like to reiterate that for this first release the focus will be on visual debugging. Currently Cider has syntax coloring and syntax error highlighting but more advanced features such as code folding/ auto-indentation/ auto-formatting/code navigation are planned for future releases. This should not get in the way of debugging sessions but for planning/implementation phases we suggest using your own favorite code editor for now.
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We understand that some sort of trial version would be helpful so we will be offering a trial version upon release and it has no time limit or anything. However, we are still doing the early adopter discount. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your interest. We will be posting a link soon with more detailed information.
Also, We have decided to include another feature in this release that will allow you to send device only events such as accelerometer events directly from the IDE to the simulator (sort of how Ultimote works for those who are familiar with it).
Here is a preview of the remote control feature. Now you can send device only events directly from the simulator while debugging. For those who have ultimote you know how much time this can save because you do not have to build for device to test your functions. We will have something for everyone to play around with soon!
Thank you for your interest!
If you are running a windows PC please send us an email at mydevelopergames@gmail.com and we will send you a version to try out.
Will give this a try later - can I make a formal request for a functions list tab within in the project explorer when you get round to the IDE functions?
I still can’t find a windows IDE that does this properly with lua/corona. [import]uid: 93133 topic_id: 23072 reply_id: 93264[/import]
Honestly awesome video showing the PRO product. I liked it and will test it as now we can.
Thanks M.Y.
EDIT: I did not get to set the Corona Simulator into Cider. Under preference window I am unable to set the path for the simulator. Am I doing something wrong?
Would be nice to have auto-insert for brackets, quotations marks, parenthesis, etc as well.
Last question: The auto-complete code only works typing the initials? because I thought it would auto-complete or give sugestions as we`re typing as well. :\
Many doubts.
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Outstanding M.Y.
Debugger is first rate, very agile. Love the ability to add/remove break points on the fly. I love your Pause button. You pulled it off, a top end debugger. It’s just fun to play with. Come on error, try to hide now.
For coders not use to having a visual debugger, use it and you will never go back. Visual Studio and other IDEs have had these tools for years, it is night and day.
This is a great learning tool for beginners. You can see how your code flows, see variables come and go as the scope changes, and watch their values change as your code directs.
Debug Issues:
Starting/stopping debugger is littering the launch bar with Corona Simulator icons.
Watch isn’t showing anything.
Misc:
Your History is wow! I don’t even know what type of impact that will have. What’s the VISUAL button for?
I am barely scratching the surface. This thing is loaded.
IDE:
This is the other part that is super important to me, so I have to ask about some items on the road map mention from the original posting:
-Lua hints
-Setting locals/globals from the IDE
-Auto formatting (auto indent)
-Integrated performance profiler/-Integrated memory profiler
Besides Lua hints, will you also have Corona SDK hints? How soon can we expect this?
Will this include parameter prompting?
Will your debugger be able to set variable values during code execution?
I already have Profiler, but I look forward to the integration. [import]uid: 47723 topic_id: 23072 reply_id: 93327[/import]
Did you add
require “CiderDebugger”
as the first line in main.lua?
You also need to set Corona Options:
Mac: Preferences > Corona Options, then pick “simulator”
Win: Tools > Options > Corona Options, then pick “Corona Simulator” [import]uid: 47723 topic_id: 23072 reply_id: 93363[/import]