> BTW it seems that backreferences do not support named groups. >From the glib regex syntax description:
``` Back references to named subpatterns use the Perl syntax \k<name> or \k'name' or the Python syntax (?P=name). ``` but I admit its not easy to find. And named back references are also numbered too of course. > I think I should document this convetions at least as a comment for > filetypes_parse_error_message Don't worry I will hound you to document it adequately in the manual before the PR will get accepted, erm I mean _help_ you of course :) IMHO the hard coded error parsing really should not be encouraged any more due to its limitations, lack of maintenance and failure to support newer tools. -- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub: https://github.com/geany/geany/pull/1649#issuecomment-336890937
