QB64-PE Version 4.3.0 Released with New Library Management and IDE Features
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Summary
QB64-PE version 4.3.0 has been released with significant enhancements including the implementation of the $USELIBRARY meta-command for easier library usage through the new QB64-PE Libraries Pack add-on, while maintaining backward compatibility with traditional $INCLUDE methods. The update also introduces three new IDE editing features: auto-closing of brackets and quotes, Ctrl+D for line/selection duplication, and keyboard shortcuts for moving lines up and down.
Key quotes
· 7 pulled- #647, #648, #649, #650, #652 - Implements the $USELIBRARY meta-command and functionality - @RhoSigma-QB64
- For use of our brand new QB64-PE Libraries Pack add-on.
- The add-on is optional to ease library usage, but the traditional way of $INCLUDEing libraries still works without changes.
- #651 - Implements three new IDE editing features - @FellippeHeitor
- Auto-closing of brackets and quotes.
- Ctrl+D for line/selection block duplication (Edit -> Duplicate lines).
- Alt+Shift+Up and Alt+Shift+Down to move lines/selection bl
Article URL: https://qb64phoenix.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4244
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46352047
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