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CodeBlocks UI problems on PocketCHIP
bignobody:
Hi there! I've been using CodeBlocks for a few years on Windows, so when I got my PocketCHIP for on-the-go programming it was natural for me to want to install it there.
PocketCHIP runs a Debian Linux distro and has a small resolution screen (480 x 272).
I installed the latest codeblocks available (16.01 - rev. 10692, SDK version 1.29.0) via apt-get install codeblocks
The nature of the problem seems to be with the UI wigets. Many times the container widgets don't behave correctly.
Some specific examples:
When viewing code files in tabs, often a selected tab will not show any content - it just comes to the front but contains no scrollpane with the code.
When hiding some windows (Messages, Log, for example) the widgets won't give up their screen space - the contents disappear, but an empty grey space remains that the remaining visible windows won't fill.
I can provide some screenshots if that would be helpful.
I made a post about it in the official PocketCHIP forum and have had two other users confirm they are also having the same issues. Can anyone help us make CodeBlocks usable for PocketCHIP?
https://bbs.nextthing.co/t/code-blocks-on-pocketchip-ui-woes/8943?u=bignobody
BlueHazzard:
480 x 272 pixel is really small... and compiling on this little thing? Have you too much time? ;)
why not using vnc or remote desktop and program on your main pc via remote?
To your problem: can you try the wxWidgets samples and look if your problems exist there? (good luck on compiling wxWidgets on this machine ;) )
Can you try Scite and look if this editor has the same problems?
BlueHazzard:
NOTE: most of the links (if not all) about the problem in the https://bbs.nextthing.co/t/code-blocks-on-pocketchip-ui-woes/8943?u=bignobody forum are not related to screen resolutions, but on user behavior and other "bugs"...
greetings
bignobody:
Thank you for the reply!
--- Quote from: BlueHazzard on September 02, 2016, 12:30:43 am ---480 x 272 pixel is really small... and compiling on this little thing? Have you too much time? ;)
why not using vnc or remote desktop and program on your main pc via remote?
--- End quote ---
The resolution is a challenge, but in the Minimal perspective, it is workable. And yes, I have far too much time... spent on buses and trains to and from work. I could lug a laptop with me, or use a microcomputer that weighs less than my lunch :D Based on the PocketChip forums, I know I am not the only one who plans to use this as a "field" computer.
--- Quote from: BlueHazzard on September 02, 2016, 12:30:43 am ---To your problem: can you try the wxWidgets samples and look if your problems exist there? (good luck on compiling wxWidgets on this machine ;) )
Can you try Scite and look if this editor has the same problems?
--- End quote ---
Excellent suggestions. I will give them a try as soon as I get a chance, and then report back.
Cheers!
stahta01:
Could you also report the wxWidgets version being used?
I am guessing either 2.8.12 or 3.0.2 are the likely versions.
I never heard (or I forgot) about the PocketCHIP; sounds like a good project.
I am now looking at the CHIP info.
Tim S.
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