Deputy IDE Expert

[SwiftExpat 65]

I created a plugin to terminate orphaned processes left behind by the IDE during development. You can see the demo here:

 

Source and a release build are available here:

https://github.com/SwiftExpat/Deputy

 

Install it manually using these instructions: https://swiftexpat.com/docs/doku.php?id=rttk:deputy:install

 

There is a gentle nag for you to download my compiled demo, which you can decline.

 

The expert is built using TOTAL as a framework: https://github.com/DelphiWorlds/TOTAL

If you want to build your own, a step by step to setup your project is here: https://github.com/SwiftExpat/Deputy/wiki/Step-by-Step---Create-Total-plugin-project

 

Enjoy,

SwiftExpat

[SwiftExpat 65]

To make installation easier, Deputy is now available in GetIt for versions 10.3, 10.4 and 11.0.

 

[Ian Branch 127]

There appears to be a conflict with GExperts.

I am running Windows 11, 4k screen, D11.1, GExperts rev 3823, Deputy rev 2.4.1 via Getit.

This occurs after the Deputy install and Delphi is restarting.

 

Further, as D11.1 is starting I see this...

If I disable GExperts this disappears.

[SwiftExpat 65]

4 hours ago, Ian Branch said:

There appears to be a conflict with GExperts. 

Thank you for reporting the error. I will try to replicate and let you know if I need more information.

At first glance I do not know what would conflict, but I will load it in the debug session and try to reproduce.

This is the feedback I need, Thank you Ian

[dummzeuch 1505]

15 hours ago, Ian Branch said:

There appears to be a conflict with GExperts.

I am running Windows 11, 4k screen, D11.1, GExperts rev 3823, Deputy rev 2.4.1 via Getit.

This occurs after the Deputy install and Delphi is restarting.

That is not necessarily related to Deputy IDE expert. It also happens (sometimes) with only GExperts installed when closing the IDE. I could never figure out what causes it. It's an assertion in a destructor in SynEdit.

[Ian Branch 127]

Fair comment.  All I know is that if I disable GExperts or Deputy the Delphi Opening effect disappears.

I have seen no operational impact as yet.

[Matthias 7]

Just tried to compile Deputy based on GitHub Repo Rev. 41 (TOTAL and Kastri installed).

Getting this error: 

[dcc32 Fehler] SE.IE.Deputy.pas(420): E2003 Undeklarierter Bezeichner: 'GetWizardFileName'

FWizardInfo.WizardFileName := GetWizardFileName;

IT seems that GetWizardFileName is not  part of TOTAL.

[SwiftExpat 65]

25 minutes ago, Matthias said:

IT seems that GetWizardFileName is not  part of TOTAL.

Hello Matthias,

I submitted https://github.com/DelphiWorlds/Kastri/pull/98  and https://github.com/DelphiWorlds/TOTAL/pull/6  to have the WizardFileName function exposed.

I will track the PR's, until then you can use my forks to get the WizardFileName.

https://github.com/SwiftExpat/TOTAL

https://github.com/SwiftExpat/Kastri

[Matthias 7]

Great, thanks!

[SwiftExpat 65]

3 hours ago, Ian Branch said:

All I know is that if I disable GExperts or Deputy the Delphi Opening effect disappears.

Hello Ian,

The etch-a-sketch lines were caused by Deputy having a line break in the license information for the splash screen.  It was visible on my machine in 10.4, but not in 11.1 .

A new version is available. 2.4.2.

Currently it is manual update via a menu option in the IDE, instructions here: https://swiftexpat.com/docs/doku.php?id=rttk:deputy:update

When you have a chance I would appreciate you trying the update and reporting back if the etch-a-sketch lines are fixed.

Thank you in advance

 

[Ian Branch 127]

Done. 

All good now. 

No etch-a-sketch lines at start-up of my Delphi 11.1

Thank you.

Ian