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tjcbs
Tomato Guru
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 Posted - Jun 13 2014 : 03:07:36 AM
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For some reason, Autocomplete simply stopped working correctly for me, I can't get it back.
Two things are now wrong:
Typing "." or "->" after a class or struct now does nothing. I have to type a letter, then the suggestion box pops up. If I delete the letter, the suggestion box remains.
Worse, typing "(" after a function name now does nothing. There is no way I can figure out to get the box with the function signature to show up.
I tried rebuilding the symbol database, reinstalling, uninstalling then reinstalling, and finally renewing my license, uninstalling, and installing the latest (the problem originated with a version from october 2011). Nothing works. |
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feline
Whole Tomato Software
United Kingdom
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Posted - Jun 13 2014 : 10:57:58 AM
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Can you please go to:
VA Options -> System Info -> Copy Info
and paste the details (from the clipboard) into your reply. This will give us the basic information about your setup.
If you have the time, can you please make a new, default, C++ project, and see if you get the same problems there? Its possible this is somehow solution specific.
Can you please look at your IDE options, and see if you have:
IDE tools menu -> Options -> Text Editor -> C/C++ -> Parameter information
turned On or Off? If this is turned Off please turn it On, since this should turn on the tooltips showing you the function parameters when you type a function call and then type (
I am not sure what to make of the listboxes not appearing at first though, that is odd. |
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tjcbs
Tomato Guru
104 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2014 : 3:58:53 PM
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Ah, never mind, that fixed it.
The listboxes not appearing at first was due to Auto List Menu being off, as well as Parameter Informaiton.
I had turned all that off awhile ago, because I thought it only applied to the built-in intellisense. I guess it took me a little while to realize that VA wasn't working right.
Thanks.
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feline
Whole Tomato Software
United Kingdom
19186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2014 : 5:39:10 PM
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| Thank you for the update, I am glad the solution was so simple. We do try to be aware of and respect IDE settings, so that you get a consistent experience. |
zen is the art of being at one with the two'ness |
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tjcbs
Tomato Guru
104 Posts |
Posted - Jun 13 2014 : 9:12:59 PM
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Actually on my laptop I had disabled these two as well, and it was still working. Go figure.
"We do try to be aware of and respect IDE settings, so that you get a consistent experience."
Its a trade-off, since it also effectively fragments your UI, and obviously can cause confusion. Maybe it is worth reviewing this decision? |
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feline
Whole Tomato Software
United Kingdom
19186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2014 : 12:12:33 PM
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I am not sure why your laptop is behaving differently, this is odd. It might be related to the version of the IDE and the version of VA, especially if the two machines are using different versions. Alternatively another option might be involved.
Having options in more than one place can be a problem, but on the other hand, have you ever gone looking for a half remembered option in the IDE options dialog? There is no obvious perfect answer here, but we do try to strike a sensible balance. |
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