Force reload of externally changed files in Qt Creator
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@mrjj I guess that's the best we can do for now, as the dialog is modal and opening the settings from there would be complicated.
Here's the patch: https://codereview.qt-project.org/259927
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@aha_1980
So productive :)
Well, i think it is very fine. Opening settings would be a nice touch but
not worth the hassle. (IMO)
But making the user aware it can be disabled/changed is excellent UX.@mrjj said in Force reload of externally changed files in Qt Creator:
But making the user aware it can be disabled/changed is excellent UX.
Full ack. Took me 6 or 7 years until I found it :)
Qt has to stay free or it will die.
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@mrjj said in Force reload of externally changed files in Qt Creator:
But making the user aware it can be disabled/changed is excellent UX.
Full ack. Took me 6 or 7 years until I found it :)
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@aha_1980
Hehe that is lots of clicks :)
Well i was like 2 years to discover that you can ask it
to insert base class function override with 2 clicks instead of
go copy paste from the docs.@mrjj We're getting off-topic, but yes: with every function you integrate there is a possibility the end-user is not even aware of.
Seems to be one the major problems (the other one is not-working functiona) in current programming industry.
Qt has to stay free or it will die.
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@mrjj We're getting off-topic, but yes: with every function you integrate there is a possibility the end-user is not even aware of.
Seems to be one the major problems (the other one is not-working functiona) in current programming industry.
@aha_1980
Indeed we are. It's just a shame that many? new users never see the true power of alt+enter.
I mean the feature to sync function signature changes between h/cpp is priceless.
The combination of Add Widget wizard and insert base function is a productivity booster.
Pressing alt-enter on an undefined class to have it add #include automatically is very addictive.
I have been contemplating a video called "Things You will like to know about QtCreator" quickly showing off the
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@aha_1980
Indeed we are. It's just a shame that many? new users never see the true power of alt+enter.
I mean the feature to sync function signature changes between h/cpp is priceless.
The combination of Add Widget wizard and insert base function is a productivity booster.
Pressing alt-enter on an undefined class to have it add #include automatically is very addictive.
I have been contemplating a video called "Things You will like to know about QtCreator" quickly showing off the
most beloved features. Just need a mic though. -
@mrjj wow - crazy. I searched and searched and searched, including that very page, and did not notice that drop down. I knew it had to be there somewhere, but just glossed over it. Very odd.
Thanks!
@JonathanA the next release will have a hint in the messagebox :)
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@mrjj And I really wonder why "reload unchanged editors" is not the default.
After I changed that, my life became easier.
@aha_1980 said in Force reload of externally changed files in Qt Creator:
@mrjj And I really wonder why "reload unchanged editors" is not the default.
After I changed that, my life became easier.
I'm actually thankful for that,
twice now I have accidentally overwritten files with older backup ones, and having them still open in QtC saved my day ;)
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@aha_1980 said in Force reload of externally changed files in Qt Creator:
@mrjj And I really wonder why "reload unchanged editors" is not the default.
After I changed that, my life became easier.
I'm actually thankful for that,
twice now I have accidentally overwritten files with older backup ones, and having them still open in QtC saved my day ;)@J.Hilk Which again shows, the workflows are different.
I extensively use Git, and having the prompts when you externally rebase etc. is disturbing for me.
But good that you have the choice to use the workflow that suits you best.
