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Created:	02-07-11 06:32 PM
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DevPad

Version: 5.0.0.1

by: Torhal, Saiket

_DevPad is an in-game text editor and addon authoring tool, inspired by Mud's Hack.

Keep notes with it, write Lua scripts, or prototype addon concepts in its trimmed down development environment. Organize your scripts into folders and share them with other _DevPad users. Scripts can run automatically on login like mini addons, and can call each other like libraries or dependencies.

Details

When you first install _DevPad, it includes an “Instruction Manual” script with a quick reference to using the mod. Here's an even quicker reference to the simple UI:

List Window

Reorganize scripts and folders by dragging and dropping. Rename any folder or script by double clicking.
Set scripts to auto-run by clicking the arrow buttons next to their names in the list. They will then run right after _DevPad's ADDON_LOADED event in the listed order.
Search script contents using Lua patterns in the search bar below the list.

Editor Window

Adjust font and font size, toggle Lua mode per-script, and access other editing tools with buttons at the editor's top-right.
Scripts in Lua mode appear syntax-highlighted (courtesy of krka's ForAllIndentsAndPurposes) and reveal UI Escape Sequences for editing directly.
Without Lua mode, chat links in scripts become clickable, and text coloring tools appear at the editor's top-right.
Use line numbers to navigate code. Click a line number to select that line.
There is no save button; Script text is saved as you type.
Undo and redo changes with standard keyboard shortcuts, or with the left and right arrow buttons at the top-right of the editor.
Use familiar keyboard shortcuts to manipulate text:
- <Ctrl+Z>/<Ctrl+Shift+Z>: Undo and redo.
- <Ctrl+G>: Go to line number dialog.
- <Ctrl+F>: Focus the list's search edit box.
- <F3>/<Shift+F3>: Jump to next/previous search result.

Usage

There are two ways to open the list window: by keybind, or with the “/devpad” or “/pad” slash commands.

There are also two ways to run scripts as Lua code. With a script open, click the play button at the top-left of the editor window. Alternatively, you can run them by name if you include a Lua pattern with the slash command, like so: “/devpad Example Script”. You can use the slash command in a macro to bind keys to _DevPad scripts.

Sending and Receiving

You can send scripts, even entire folders, to others with the trumpet icon at the top of the list window. When you receive something, you'll hear a sound and see a chat message prompting you to open your _DevPad. Once opened, you can choose to keep or discard the new item. Remember to always inspect what you receive from others before you run it though!

Notes

For help writing scripts, see the default “Instruction Manual” and “Example Script” pages.
Some components of _DevPad can safely be deleted to trim the editor even further:
- <_DevPad/_DevPad.DefaultScripts.lua>: Default scripts and folders.
- <_DevPad.GUI/_DevPad.GUI.Editor.Color.lua>: Color editing tools for non-Lua scripts.
- <_DevPad.GUI/_DevPad.GUI.Editor.History.lua>: Undo and redo history.
- <_DevPad.GUI/_DevPad.GUI.Editor.LineNumbers.lua>: Line numbering.
- <_DevPad.GUI/_DevPad.GUI.List.Search.lua>: Script text searching tools.
- <_DevPad.GUI/Libs/ForAllIndentsAndPurposes>: Syntax highlighting.
By default, _DevPad comes with an “Importers” folder containing scripts to import pages from other notepad mods. WowLua, Hack, and TinyPad are currently supported. See the comments at the tops of these scripts for specific usage instructions.

5.0.0.1 / GUI: Moved editor line numbering into an optional module.
4.3.0.1 / GUI:
- Added text coloring controls to the editor while not in Lua mode.
- Added an IterateChildren method to folder objects, usable as `for Child in Folder:IterateChildren() do ... end`.
- Folders that temporarily open while dragging a list entry now close afterwards if nothing was dropped into them.
- Separated list's search functionality into its own optional module.
4.2.0.3 / GUI:
- Added multiple undo and redo to the editor, controllable with <Ctrl+Z> and <Ctrl+Shift+Z> or left and right arrow buttons at the top-right of the window.
- The editor now remembers cursor positions, so you can close or swap scripts without losing your place.
4.2.0.2 / GUI:
- Added a new default library script named “Libs/RegisterForSave” to allow other scripts to save variables between sessions. See <_DevPad/_DevPad.DefaultScripts.lua> if you want to copy it into your existing pad.
- While dragging an object in the list window, folders will only expand if you hold your mouse over them briefly.
- Folders can now be opened and closed by simply clicking their names. Also, they now temporarily close while being dragged.
4.2.0.1 / GUI:
- Slash command now only prints the run script's name if more than one match was found.
- Added a faint line highlight to the editor.
- Scripts and folders can now be broadcast over the guild officer channel.
4.1.0.1 / GUI: Fixed buggy scrollbar behavior in 4.1.
4.0.6.1 / GUI: The Lua syntax highlighting option now also controls “raw text” mode, allowing you to see and edit UI Escape Sequences. When disabled, chat links become clickable inside the editor.
4.0.3.1 / GUI: Initial release.

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07-29-11, 10:40 PM

Saiket

A Chromatic Dragonspawn

Forum posts: 154

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Originally posted by spiralofhope
I'm not keen on having a unique frame created just for this that lingers around during gameplay, and waiting for that event, but it shouldn't be a problem.

The VARIABLES_LOADED event only fires once, so it might be preferable to PLAYER_ENTERING_WORLD.

Originally posted by spiralofhope
Was it a conscious decision to fire off devpad scripts immediately on addon load? Is there an advantage or flexibility in doing that rather than waiting for a more complete WoW startup/login?

Yes, I did it that way so scripts have the flexibility to initialize themselves as soon as normal addons would. Also, VARIABLES_LOADED fires at somewhat unpredictable places in the loading sequence, depending on whether settings have been downloaded from the server yet (i.e. login behaves differently from reloading the UI). That could make handling the other login events tricky, and scripts might miss them entirely.

07-29-11, 10:23 PM

spiralofhope

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 13

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Originally posted by Saiket
_DevPad executes auto-run scripts as soon as it loads, but Hack waits until VARIABLES_LOADED before running its pages. I think the minimap zoom is saved in a CVar, so it makes sense that any changes before VARIABLES_LOADED would get overridden. Try waiting until that event before zooming out.

Thanks for the pointer. What I ended up creating was this:

Code:

-- To handle startup properly.
local frame = CreateFrame("FRAME", "SprialofhopeZoomFrame")
frame:RegisterEvent("PLAYER_ENTERING_WORLD")
local function eventHandler(self, event, ...)
  Minimap:SetZoom(0)
end
frame:SetScript("OnEvent", eventHandler)

-- In case this script is run directly, while playing.
Minimap:SetZoom(0)

I'm not keen on having a unique frame created just for this that lingers around during gameplay, and waiting for that event, but it shouldn't be a problem.

Was it a conscious decision to fire off devpad scripts immediately on addon load? Is there an advantage or flexibility in doing that rather than waiting for a more complete WoW startup/login?

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07-28-11, 07:36 PM

Saiket

A Chromatic Dragonspawn

Forum posts: 154

File comments: 330

Uploads: 9

Originally posted by spiralofhope
I have a simple script that's set to run on startup:

Code:

Minimap:SetZoom(0)

It used to work under Hack, but it's not working under DevPad. What's going on?

_DevPad executes auto-run scripts as soon as it loads, but Hack waits until VARIABLES_LOADED before running its pages. I think the minimap zoom is saved in a CVar, so it makes sense that any changes before VARIABLES_LOADED would get overridden. Try waiting until that event before zooming out.

07-28-11, 12:35 PM
spiralofhope A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 13 File comments: 276 Uploads: 0	I have a simple script that's set to run on startup: Code: Minimap:SetZoom(0) It used to work under Hack, but it's not working under DevPad. What's going on? __________________ spiralofhope.com

07-26-11, 06:55 PM

spiralofhope

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 13

File comments: 276

Uploads: 0

Profile Manager

Well I have a basic profile manager sketched out.

My coding style sucks, and I'm pretty limited in my knowledge.

http://pastebin.com/2hk6bUAu

- label scripts like (spaces are handled properly)

1,2,3 this runs in profiles one, two and three

- use sub-folders if you wish, there's a toggle to use them or not.
- blacklist to not run certain scripts
- customizable delimiter in case you prefer "1/2/3 script name" etc.

To do:

It needs to be linked to a slash command or the like. I've done those in the past and I think I can get that done for this on my next pass.

Maybe a folder blacklist?

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Last edited by spiralofhope : 07-26-11 at 07:36 PM.

07-26-11, 04:35 PM

spiralofhope

A Deviate Faerie Dragon

Forum posts: 13

File comments: 276

Uploads: 0

Re: Re: Pack not working as expected

Originally posted by Saiket
<snip>but if you just need to look at a few fields in a script, you can read them like this instead:

Code:

print( o._Class,o._Name,o._Text,o._AutoRun,o._Lua )

Oh right, Lua is using objects. Now it makes sense..

Thanks!

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07-26-11, 03:58 PM

Saiket

A Chromatic Dragonspawn

Forum posts: 154

File comments: 330

Uploads: 9

Re: Pack not working as expected

Originally posted by spiralofhope
I'm expecting the following script to print out useful information, but it doesn't!

Code:

for _,o in ipairs( _DevPad:GetAbsObject( 'test' ) ) do class,name,text,autorun,lua = o:Pack() print( class,name,text,autorun,lua ) end

I get things like:

Code:

table: 1A94DE98 nil nil nil nil

I'm expecting something perhaps like

Code:

table: 1A94DE98 ScriptName print( 'hello world' ) true true

Pack returns all of the script's fields in a table, so you could print them like this:

Code:

local t = o:Pack()
print( t.Class,t.Name,t.Text,t.AutoRun,t.Lua )

I don't suggest getting info about scripts through Pack though, since it creates a new table every time you call it which generates garbage. Pack and Unpack are meant for generating saved variables, but if you just need to look at a few fields in a script, you can read them like this instead:

Code:

print( o._Class,o._Name,o._Text,o._AutoRun,o._Lua )

07-25-11, 11:52 PM
spiralofhope A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 13 File comments: 276 Uploads: 0	Pack not working as expected In _DevPad.lua, I see: Code: --- @return Table containing unique settings for this script. function ScriptMeta.__index:Pack () return { Class = self._Class; Name = self._Name; Text = self._Text; AutoRun = self._AutoRun or nil; Lua = self._Lua or nil; }; end Make a folder called 'test' . Within that folder, make a script. Give it any name and any content. I'm expecting the following script to print out useful information, but it doesn't! Code: for _,o in ipairs( _DevPad:GetAbsObject( 'test' ) ) do class,name,text,autorun,lua = o:Pack() print( class,name,text,autorun,lua ) end I get things like: Code: table: 1A94DE98 nil nil nil nil I'm expecting something perhaps like Code: table: 1A94DE98 ScriptName print( 'hello world' ) true true My basic code structure seems to be ok. I know this works: Code: local function test() return 1, 2, 3 end a, b, c = test() print( a, b, c ) I assume I'm using Pack() incorrectly, but I'm not sure what's wrong. Could I please get a pointer? __________________ spiralofhope.com

05-22-11, 08:45 AM

Saiket

A Chromatic Dragonspawn

Forum posts: 154

File comments: 330

Uploads: 9

Originally posted by Ahm
Freakin love this addon. I've never been good at finishing addons, but I've got like 20 little scripts and counting written in this that run on startup to customize my UI.

There's a bit of a bug with the vertical scrollbar on the folder/script list window. When the addon first loads with it, it overlaps the auto start arrows. If you make the window big enough to fit them all so that the scrollbar hides, then shrink the window back down, then the window adjusts things properly so they show side-by-side.

I'm glad you like it!

About the scrollbars, are you using version 4.1.0.1? It was supposed to fix that very glitch, but maybe it isn't working.

05-22-11, 03:04 AM
Ahm A Fallenroot Satyr Forum posts: 20 File comments: 64 Uploads: 6	Freakin love this addon. I've never been good at finishing addons, but I've got like 20 little scripts and counting written in this that run on startup to customize my UI. There's a bit of a bug with the vertical scrollbar on the folder/script list window. When the addon first loads with it, it overlaps the auto start arrows. If you make the window big enough to fit them all so that the scrollbar hides, then shrink the window back down, then the window adjusts things properly so they show side-by-side.

04-16-11, 01:08 PM
rakkarage A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 19 File comments: 50 Uploads: 2	maybe a '/reload' button? or maybe i should just create a reload script... thanks

03-31-11, 01:48 PM
Fodaro A Cyclonian Forum posts: 42 File comments: 28 Uploads: 2	At last, someone's adopted Hack! I was starting to think I'd have to do it myself... __________________ Fodaro (Main: Fodaro-Bronzebeard (EU)) Author of CharNote and Consolid8

02-18-11, 01:50 PM

Waky

A Cobalt Mageweaver

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Originally posted by rakkarage
this looks kinda similar?
http://wow.curseforge.com/addons/hack/

First line of the description of this AddOn:

"_DevPad is an in-game text editor and addon authoring tool, inspired by Mud'sHack."

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02-17-11, 08:40 AM
rakkarage A Deviate Faerie Dragon Forum posts: 19 File comments: 50 Uploads: 2	this looks kinda similar? http://wow.curseforge.com/addons/hack/

02-15-11, 06:13 PM
willgk An Aku'mai Servant Forum posts: 37 File comments: 147 Uploads: 1	I would love to see a wiki page with some examples of usage for _DevPad scripts that people have written, come on i know there's people out there :P

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