Komodo 8.5.0 Beta 2 now available (pre-release)
Todd Whiteman <[email protected]> Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:00:57 -0700
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Hello,
We are releasing the second Beta build of Komodo IDE/Edit 8.5.0 - you
can download it directly from the links below, or use '/Help > Check for
Update/s...' if you're already using Beta 1:
http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/downloads
http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads
This is a pre-release build, and as such, there may be bugs. Please help
us test it out and provide feedback on the new features.
Note that we'll continue making 8.5 beta builds over the coming months,
with an official 8.5.0 final release expected around Q4 2013.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*8.5.0b2 Overview*
**
*
*Multiple Carets*: In addition to Komodo's rectangular (column)
editing, you can now add multiple caret positions in the editor, so
that any typing or editing commands will be reflected at all caret
locations. Use Ctrl+Click (Cmd+Click on the Mac) to place additional
carets, or alternatively use the editors right click contextual menu
and select 'Add as Additional Caret/Selection'. Let us know if you'd
like to see improvements in this area.
*
*Menu Button*: You can now collapse the main menu bar (does not
apply to Mac OS X) and use the toolbar menu button instead. This can
be useful when you want to maximize the vertical editing space. A
bonus of this feature is that the last used menu items will also be
displayed in the top-level of the button menu, making it quick and
easy to select the same command again.
*
*Sleek Scrollbars*: The side pane scrollbars will now fade away when
they are not in use. This creates more space for your panes and less
distraction in the user interface whilst editing. The pane
scrollbars will become prominent again once you start interacting
with the pane or scrollbar elements.
*
*Performance*: Various performance tweaks were made to improve the
editing performance, as well as improving search speed, syntax
checking times and general responsiveness of Komodo.
* *Mac Improvements*: Drawing is smoother and Komodo can draw using
the integrated graphics card. There were some edge cases on Retina
screens where drawing glitches could occur in the editor component,
leaving unwanted artefacts - this has now been fixed. Komodo can now
work with the integrated graphics card - this can lead to improved
battery life on laptops.
As a reminder, these are the major features that were added in 8.5.0b1:
* *Code Refactoring* - smart code transformation and renaming abilities
* *Breadcrumbs* - file and directory navigation bar
* *Abyss Theme* - new dark theme (skin) for Komodo
* *Open Files Pane* - list of opened editor files
You can also view the release notes for a full list of changes in Komodo
8.5:
http://docs.activestate.com/komodo/8.5/releases/ide.html#bug_fixes-8.5.0b2
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Contact Us*
For Komodo feedback, please contact us through one of the channels below:
forums http://community.activestate.com/Komodo
email http://listserv.activestate.com/mailman/listinfo/komodo-discuss
bugs http://bugs.activestate.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Komodo
irc irc://irc.mozilla.org/#komodo
Thanks,
Todd
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Hello,<br>
<br>
We are releasing the second Beta build of Komodo IDE/Edit 8.5.0 -
you can download it directly from the links below, or use '<i>Help
> Check for Update</i>s...' if you're already using Beta 1:
<blockquote><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/downloads">http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/downloads</a><br>
<a href="http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads">http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads</a><br>
</blockquote>
This is a pre-release build, and as such, there may be bugs. Please
help us test it out and provide feedback on the new features.<br>
<br>
Note that we'll continue making 8.5 beta builds over the coming
months, with an official 8.5.0 final release expected around Q4
2013.<br>
<br>
<blockquote> </blockquote>
<hr size="2" width="100%"><big><big><b>8.5.0b2 Overview</b></big></big><br>
<p> <strong></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Multiple Carets</strong>: In addition to Komodo's
rectangular (column) editing, you can now add multiple caret
positions in the editor, so that any typing or editing
commands will be reflected at all caret locations. Use
Ctrl+Click (Cmd+Click on the Mac) to place additional carets,
or alternatively use the editors right click contextual menu
and select 'Add as Additional Caret/Selection'. Let us know if
you'd like to see improvements in this area.<br>
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Menu Button</strong>: You can now collapse the main
menu bar (does not apply to Mac OS X) and use the toolbar menu
button instead. This can be useful when you want to maximize
the vertical editing space. A bonus of this feature is that
the last used menu items will also be displayed in the
top-level of the button menu, making it quick and easy to
select the same command again. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Sleek Scrollbars</strong>: The side pane scrollbars
will now fade away when they are not in use. This creates more
space for your panes and less distraction in the user
interface whilst editing. The pane scrollbars will become
prominent again once you start interacting with the pane or
scrollbar elements. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Performance</strong>: Various performance tweaks
were made to improve the editing performance, as well as
improving search speed, syntax checking times and general
responsiveness of Komodo. </p>
</li>
<li><strong>Mac Improvements</strong>: Drawing is smoother and
Komodo can draw using the integrated graphics card. There were
some edge cases on Retina screens where drawing glitches could
occur in the editor component, leaving unwanted artefacts - this
has now been fixed. Komodo can now work with the integrated
graphics card - this can lead to improved battery life on
laptops.<br>
</li>
</ul>
<br>
As a reminder, these are the major features that were added in
8.5.0b1:<br>
<ul>
<li><b>Code Refactoring</b> - smart code transformation and
renaming abilities<br>
</li>
<li><b>Breadcrumbs</b> - file and directory navigation bar</li>
<li><b>Abyss Theme</b> - new dark theme (skin) for Komodo<br>
</li>
<li><b>Open Files Pane</b> - list of opened editor files<br>
</li>
</ul>
<br>
You can also view the release notes for a full list of changes in
Komodo 8.5:<br>
<br>
<a
href="http://docs.activestate.com/komodo/8.5/releases/ide.html#bug_fixes-8.5.0b2">http://docs.activestate.com/komodo/8.5/releases/ide.html#bug_fixes-8.5.0b2</a><br>
<blockquote> </blockquote>
<hr size="2" width="100%"><big><big><b>Contact Us</b></big></big><br>
<br>
For Komodo feedback, please contact us through one of the channels
below:<br>
<br>
forums <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://community.activestate.com/Komodo">http://community.activestate.com/Komodo</a><br>
email <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://listserv.activestate.com/mailman/listinfo/komodo-discuss">http://listserv.activestate.com/mailman/listinfo/komodo-discuss</a><br>
bugs <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://bugs.activestate.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Komodo">http://bugs.activestate.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Komodo</a><br>
irc <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="irc://irc.mozilla.org/#komodo">irc://irc.mozilla.org/#komodo</a><br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
Todd<br>
<br>
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