Configuration of the Lazarus IDE editor
lazarus / 9-Editor

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MaxCuriosus · 2020-02-04 21:14

I would like to have the editor commands mimic the ones of TurboPascal
of yesteryear (for example Ctrl+N, Ctrl+Y, Ctrl+K B, Ctrl+K K), with
the additional  objective of reducing the use of the mouse.

Is it possible? If so, how?

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winni · 2020-02-04 21:33

Hi!

MainMenue --> Tools --> Options -->  Editor --> Key Mapping

The most of the good old WordStar/Turbo keys you will find in the
blocks

* Cursor Moving Commands
* Text selection Commands
* Text Editing Commands

Winni

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Martin_fr · 2020-02-04 21:55

For  Ctrl KB and KK you may need to turn on "Persistent Block" in the
general section of the Editor options.

If you prefer none persistent, there is a sticky selection mode (the
editor acts as if the shift key is pressed while you navigate)

For any missing actions, you may be able to record them as editor-
macro and assign a key to them.

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MaxCuriosus · 2020-02-05 20:43

winni,
thank you for indicating me the path to the adequate configuration
option

Martin-fr,
thank you for your suggestion of the "Persistant block" option. It has
not the identical behavior w/r/t the oldie Ctrl+K B, Ctrl+K K, but
close enough for my objectives. In that context what is the purpose of
the "Overwrite block" option?

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Martin_fr · 2020-02-05 23:27

"Overwrite selection" currently only affects none persistent
selections.

ON (default): If you type new text (or delete), it replaces the
selection
OFF: typing new text, will de-select the selection (keep text), and
insert the new text

A persistent selection is always kept, and new text inserted without
affecting it.

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Quote from: MaxCuriosus on February 05, 2020, 09:43:49 pmIt has not
the identical behavior w/r/t the oldie Ctrl+K B, Ctrl+K K, but close
enough for my objectives.
What are the differences?

You are aware that there is Ctrl+K B, Ctrl+K K => allowing you to set
the boundaries.

By default Shift-cursor-left/right/up/down will extend/shrink the
selection. You can remove those shortcuts from the keymap, if you do
not want them.

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MaxCuriosus · 2020-02-06 11:21

Got it, thanks.