Hmm…relative file paths for the assets, I assume you mean?
Not sure how that could work because what would it be relative to? A project doesn’t even have to have a path – most do, but it’s not required.
What would a relative path look like for an asset that was shared via SVN?
(I don’t do source control with anything like that so I’m way ignorant of what you’d need. 
Jay
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In subversion, all repositories are based off of a central directory. So for this project all code would be in “/projects/appname/trunk/corona” and images would be in “/projects/appname/trunk/images”.
In CPM these files would show up as “D:/projects/appname/trunk/corona/main.lua” and “D:/projects/appname/trunk/images/header.png” and so on.
Instead of using the absolute paths in CPM, it could be able to use paths relative to the default directory of the initial project folder that is chosen aka “…/header.png” and “./main.lua”.
This would help because my partner checks out his repository to T: so his paths would be “T:/projects/appname/trunk/corona/main.lua” and “T:/projects/appname/trunk/images/header.png” and so on. [import]uid: 37867 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 30500[/import]
“Projects can be set as Active Project that’s launched no matter what project is highlighted.” - Wow! that’s a big win for me. Would have been my number 1 request and you’ve already got it covered! I’ll have a think about number 2 and let you know [import]uid: 39538 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 30852[/import]
Hehe, thanks, Mark! I’m finding that feature really handy, myself.
You can take a look at the blog post here that shows what’s coming in the next version:
http://coronaprojectmanager.com/blog/
There are just a few things left before the testers get it and then everybody else.
And if someone sees that and whimpers because the feature they want isn’t on it, poke me to remind me – I’m expecting another update about 30 days after this upcoming one is released – there are a few things that are taking longer than I expected but I do want to get them out soon.
Jay
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Just looked through the list of cool new things and custom background colour for the editor window isnt on the list. Basically would like to use my TextMate theme but don’t mind creating it myself but I don’t think you customise the background colour yet?
Would be really nice to please my eyes [import]uid: 33866 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 30867[/import]
Custom colors is one of the things that keeps flitting around the edges and almost making it in. The delay is mostly related to figuring out the UI for doing that – the code control itself will take whatever color I give it, background and foreground.
Thanks for the nudge, I’ll take another look and see if any brainstorms hit.
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I was bad today and worked on something that was NOT on the list of things to do for the next release. Here’s a little picture so you can kind of see what I was doing:
Two things to notice:
The asset list is hidden so you get the full height of the window for editing. Double-click the splitter bar and the editor goes full height, double click it again and it moves down to show the assets.
I don’t remember what the other new thing is… 
Jay
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Looks great Jay!
The full height editor window makes me happy, since my OSX machine is a tiny 13" laptop, at the moment.
That other thing is cool, too. [import]uid: 5317 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 31038[/import]
Oooooooooh the other thing looks awesome!!! [import]uid: 33866 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 31074[/import]
I’ll be honest, the colored editor was way down on the list because I personally didn’t care about it (I build tools for me to use) – but the last 24 hours with an ivory-colored background I’ve changed my tune. Being able to tweak the colors to suit YOU can make a big difference.
I’m glad enough pleople bugged me about it that I “gave in.”
Before someone asks, no, you cant do themes, but that seems like a logical extension to what’s in place now. Don’t expect it this update, and possibly not the next, but I think it’s coming sooner rather than later.
Just one more feature to finish before the next release – auto adding files as assets that are dropped into the project folder. So if you create a new image or audio it will be added to the asset list without you having to lift a finger.
Jay
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Really looking forward to the update, the updating assets folder and custom editor colours will definitely keep me happy for months to come let alone all the other tweaks and new features your spoiling us with. Thanks for your very hard work! [import]uid: 33866 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 31145[/import]
Preview Other Elements of Files:
When previewing images I’d love to see a little info box about the file (dimensions, file size, etc).
Thanks,
David [import]uid: 27681 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 34621[/import]
David -
When you Preview an image the dimensions appear up in the window title bar. Preview an audio file and the length (minutes:seconds) appear up there.
That’s kind of a temporary thing – I actually started today working on a “properties” pane for assets that will not only show that kind of info, but may also allow you to set things like density, friction, bounce, etc., for assets that are used as physics objects, etc.
Of course, setting those things would be kind of useless unless you could use them automatically in your code, but that’s another story for another time. (insert innocent look here)
Jay
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Sorry Jay, didn’t think to read this thread before I posted - was just trying to help a fellow developer. I see you’ve already addressed a few of my points.
http://developer.anscamobile.com/forum/2011/04/11/recommended-text-editor-windows#comment-34666 [import]uid: 50410 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 34667[/import]
feature requests:
* Launch project within folder option (I tried no folder, and I dont see a real need YET). AND/OR relaunch simulator button.
* CTRL+C CTRL+P should work in the editor in Windows. (Tried MAC style copy paste hotkeys - but didn’t seem to work?)
* CTRL+Arrows should work in Windows.
* SVN add & commit (with auto-SVN when saved option!)
* Move asset links to the right side or share the left side with the project list. OR “tree” the project list (with hover properties?)
* +1 to reopen with same tabs we close CPM with.
* +1 variable name auto-completion. Notepad++ does this too if you turn it on in options. IT’s open-source… so you could see how they implement it. Settings/Preferences - then goto the Backup/Auto-Completion tab. Enable auto-completion on each input and select “Word completion”
* +1 #includes!!! << are you working on this? I got ideas on implementation.
* +1 Multi-line tabbing
* +1 CTRL-D/CMD-D Duplicate line
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jay, any roadmap you can share with us?
or plans for extra features etc?
thanks! [import]uid: 54669 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 36446[/import]
Roadmap…hmmm…
Two reasons why I’m hesitant to do that:
I know there are others working on a similar tool and I hate to give them any further clues on where I’m going. (Those people who say “competition is good” are usually people who aren’t competing against anyone. )
I have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew and if I say X, Y, and Z is coming and then I end up shipping U, V, and X, I’ll have to deal with the fallout of that.
On the other hand, I’m excited about CPM and the plans I have for it and I hate developing in a vacuum, so let me think about what I can release and I’ll get back to you maybe this weekend.
Jay
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Got it jay, and all understandable ;0)
Please continue with great app, and we really
Love to hear from you (maybe) this weekend!!
thanks jay
P.s. If the tab-indent/outdent forthe editor is easy pleaaaseadd it? :0) [import]uid: 54669 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 36556[/import]
When searching for an item it’d be awesome if Esc or CMD+W closed the search window. Instead I tend to switch to different windows and lots of search windows pop up. One Esc key press could get rid of it so easily instead of having to hit the X with the mouse…
thanks, keep up the good work… [import]uid: 27681 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 41284[/import]
Closing Find window via keyboard is on the list. It’s not as easy to do as you’d think because that window is integrated into the editor core – which I didn’t write. So every change to the editor is an adventure in exploration and discovery.
It wasn’t until recently that I noticed multiple Find windows were being opened, so that alone moved it towards the top of the to-do list.
Hopefully soon.
Jay [import]uid: 9440 topic_id: 7025 reply_id: 41298[/import]