New feature: modules groups and more

[Erel]

Easier to organize large projects:

Note that the module files are not moved.

You can also rename and remove modules directly from the tree.
The current page, sub and groups are marked in bold.
Groups can be nested.

 

[Emme Developer]

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[LWGShane]

Note that the module files are not moved.

In that case, I recommend creating a folder called "Modules" and having modules be created in that folder from now on. (Plus that make it look more organized in Windows Explorer and would make for better search results for larger projects.)

 

[Erel]

In that case, I recommend creating a folder called "Modules" and having modules be created in that folder from now on.

Another new planned feature will allow you to add referenced modules. This means that you will be able to add modules from any folder you like and they will not be copied.
This will make it much easier to share modules between projects.

 

[LWGShane]

@Erel - To get a more clear idea of what I'm talking about take a look: https://imgur.com/a/gZkDt. However, these updates are awesome

 

[Erel]

The new Files tab:

Note that as is in the modules the files are not moved. The "folders" (groups) are only used to organize the files.

 

[Erel]

Two new indicators:
- Module with error or warning. Color changes accordingly.
- Modified module (small orange circle).

 

[Emme Developer]

Would be great also a shared file, in order by to copy file from a specific folder into assets automatically when we start a new release

 

[Erel]

In the next version it will be possible to add modules from other folders. It will make it much easier to share modules between different projects and different platforms.

Sharing files is indeed a useful feature, however it will probably not be implemented for the next version.

 

[Eme Fibonacci]

B4X compatible with large projects

 

[Misterbates]

Not strictly on-topic, but how about an #Include directive, which would allow all source files to be in the project folder, but would make it possible to include the content of files outside of the project folder?

 

[alwaysbusy]

Any chance that methods that are in the same #region are also automatically grouped?

e.g.

sub Process_Globals

End sub

#Region myMethods
Sub mySuperMethod1()

End Sub

Sub mySuperMethod2()

End Sub
#End Region

Sub AnotherOne()

End Sub

Woud be in the tree:

- Default Group
     - Main
     - TestCanvas
           - AnotherOne
           - myMethods
                 - mySuperMethod1
                 - mySuperMethod2
           - Process_Globals

 

[Erel]

but would make it possible to include the content of files outside of the project folder?

This will be possible in the coming version. You will be able to add modules without copying them to the current folder (or the shared modules folder).

Any chance that methods that are in the same #region are also automatically grouped?

Nice idea. Need to check it.

 

[inakigarm]

Is this possible/viable ? https://b4x.com/android/forum/threa...iews-on-tree-view-on-designer-ide-view.86205/

(I've opened on a wrong forum, B4R ...)

 

[Eme Fibonacci]

This will be possible in the coming version. You will be able to add modules without copying them to the current folder (or the shared modules folder).


Nice idea. Need to check it.

The issue is the new ability to manage large projects.
So please consider possibility the methods are ordered alphabetically inside regions.

 

[Erel]

Is this possible/viable ?

The modules in the modules tree are ordered alphabetically. You can move then between different groups. You cannot change the order inside the group.

 

[Erel]

Any chance that methods that are in the same #region are also automatically grouped?

 

[alwaysbusy]

Nice, very nice!

 

[Erel]

Here you can see an important new feature. Module files no longer need to be in the same folder. You can add modules from different folders and choose whether to copy them to the current folder or add them as linked resources.

 

[Misterbates]

You're showing B4J screenshots - will the same enhancements be made to B4A and B4i?