RE: [cdt-dev] open declaration vs open definition

[Thomas Fletcher <ThomasF@xxxxxxx>]

So by --1 are you concluding +1 ?

Since key bindings are re-mappable, and we are closing down other items
due to end game strategy, I'd say -1 to this request right now, but look
at changing the default behaviour (to include the "context awareness" after)
this release.  

Glad to hear that people are getting a chance to get some working miles on
this now.

Thomas ... who wishes there was a toggle header/source command in 3.0 =;-) 

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> From: cdt-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:cdt-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Doug Schaefer
> Sent: July 22, 2005 12:08 AM
> To: CDT General developers list.
> Subject: Re: [cdt-dev] open declaration vs open definition
> 
> --1.
> 
> I agree with Chris. When I hit F3, I'd like it to do the same 
> as it does in the JDT, open the definition of the thing. Sure 
> it is also the declaration, but you have to ask yourself, why 
> did you hit F3. It is hardly ever to look at the prototype, 
> since you've managed to figure it out enough to put in the 
> reference. It is to look at the implementation of the thing 
> to figure out what it does.
> 
> My pet peeve is when F3 opens up the forward declaration of a class. 
> What use is that?
> 
> Just my thoughts,
> Doug.
> 
> John Camelon wrote:
> 
> >
> > -1.  
> >
> > I personally would have preferred F3 to toggle between 
> > declaration/definition depending on the context so that it 
> is easy to 
> > switch between declaration and definition with only one digit.
> > That being said, considering the other threads on this list in the 
> > past day concerning the evolution of CDT and the importance of a 
> > meaningful end game plan, I would not recommend it at this time.
> >
> > --
> >
> > JohnC
> >
> > cdt-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote on 07/21/2005 09:21:10 PM:
> >
> > > After using these features (which are very nice) for a while I'm 
> > > finding the key bindings "feel wrong."  I want to look at 
> the code 
> > > inside a function so out of habit I hit F3.  But that takes me to 
> > > the prototype not the body.  Now I have to go back to where I was 
> > > and try again with Ctrl+F3.  It seems I'm fighting muscle 
> memory all 
> > > the way.  I would guess that 90% of the time, Open Definition is 
> > > want I actually want.
> > >
> > > Anyone else experiencing this?  I really think the keys should be 
> > > reversed - F3 for Open Definition, Ctrl+F3 for Open Declaration.  
> > > And if Open Definition fails, it should fall back to Open 
> > > Declaration (e.g. If I don't have source for the 
> function, fall back 
> > > to the prototype).  I realize this represents a slight change in 
> > > behaviour from CDT2.1 but I think it makes more sense and 
> is more "intuitive."
> > > I also realize it is late in the game for CDT 3.0 but 
> seeing as this 
> > > is a major version release, now would be the best opportunity to 
> > > make this sort of change.
> > >
> > > Just my two cents.  Anyone agree?  Rebuttals?
> > > -Chris
> > >
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