Working with build 644, this is exactly how IDEA currently operates (unless I've been hallucinating the last couple of days, which is quite possible considering some of the hours I've been putting in). I'm thinking the JetBrains guys were so annoyed by having to use the arrows keys constantly that they gave the issue DEFCON5 priority.
My suggestion was really an extension of the concept whereby IDEA would further complete the structure of the statement and position the caret for efficient typing. Part of the problem with how IDEA currently works, even with this "smart" overtype mode, is that you end up having to use the arrow keys where you once would have been able to keep your fingers on the QWERTY portion of the keyboard. I realize I'm being worthlessly nitpicky as I look out the windows of my office building at the construction workers tearing down the dilapitaded building next door, but when you type 14 hours a day, constantly having to switch hand positions can lead to a lot of wrist pain. While I am aware of certain hops and barley based remedies for such pain, they have terrible side effects related to abdominal girth and the consequent psychological issue known as being a single geek. All kidding aside, I'll go post a comment expanding on the basic idea that has already been--mostly--implemented. sw ps. thanks for posting a link to a related topic in the tracker. > -----Original Message----- > From: Danny Burkes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 3:44 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Eap-features] Re: Improved "completion" > > > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] says... > > Maybe this issue is a little bit related: > > > > http://www.intellij.net/tracker/idea/viewSCR?publicId=3662 > > > > Excellent idea...I voted for it! > _______________________________________________ > Eap-features mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://lists.jetbrains.com/mailman/listinfo/eap-features > _______________________________________________ Eap-features mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.jetbrains.com/mailman/listinfo/eap-features
