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Hi,

I think that would be great if we could export the Python code from FME into a temporary working folder to let us debugging with our prefered application. (Ex: PyCharm, Eclipse, etc...)


Exemple of what we could find into a PythonCaller, it's 2 new buttons:

  • Export code for debugging
  • Re-import code

When we click export code, the Startup/Shutdown Python code needs to be exported to and a import line should be added on the script we want to debug in case we refer classes of functions from them.


When we run the process, FME should use the external exported script instead of embeded code. In this way, we would be able to debug with our favorite software.


Once the debug is done and perhaps the external code is modified, we should be able to re-import this code into FME.


I agree with the general intent but am not so sure on the particular suggestion. Rather than 2 buttons, just have one: [Edit externally].

Pushing the button launches either a) what the OS has defined as the default edit handler for `.py`, or b) an FME preference for Path to tool to edit .py files.

FME watches the file handle. When file handle changes, e.g. the application modifies it or closes it. It automatically imports the new contents.

FME doesn't need to concern itself with a "import the changes?" prompt or UI button. It's up the user to not modify (save) the file if they don't want to keep the experiment. (It would be okay, great even, if FME's edit widget saved the before and after state so that Undo works.)

 

Hi @mattw1ilkie​, this is more a starting idea. For Safe to implement a better IDE Python Editor and perhaps with a debugger it could cost a lot. The main idea it's to let FME edit our code into an another IDE and be able to debug it.

Oh yes, exactly! I didn't mean to sound like I was suggesting Safe build an IDE. My suggestion is about making using any external IDE of choice faster and smoother, less clicks.

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