Re: [eclipse-clp-users] readline or command history editing?

Joachim,

Thanks, I may try that when I get into more serious development -- for now
I'm just working through the Apt & Wallace book.

Thanks,
Gordon


On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 10:55 PM, Joachim Schimpf <
joachim.schimpf_at_infotech.monash.edu.au> wrote:

> Gordon wrote:
> > Hi, new to ECLiPSe and running on Mac OS X 10.5.8 running from the
> console.
> >
> > I find that I can't edit the command line history entries or use the
> > arrow keys. Is there a way to build ECLiPSe so that it has a friendlier
> > console?
>
> You should really consider using tkeclipse.  Not only does that solve
> your history problem, but also gives you much better debugging
> facilities, like source display during tracing and term inspection.
>
> If I recall correctly, some old versions of console ECLiPSe had a
> readline-based command line, but I think it was taken out because
> of portability problems and maybe even licensing problems at the
> time.  The situation has probably improved, so if someone wants
> to take a look at this...
>
>
> -- Joachim
>
>
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