Every time I run some program, the output of previous run of some other program seems to be overwritten by the new output. Is there a way to see the output of previously run programs?
There is not. In the Run/Debug configuration, on the log tab, you can turn on the option "Save console output to file". (You can set this under the "Defaults" configuration so that it always there by default. That however only applies to the current project. To set as a default for all future projects as well, from the Welcome screen (i.e. close all projects) go to Configure > Project Defaults > Run Configurations) Unfortunately, that output file is (also) overwritten on each new run. To the best of my knowledge, there is no way to add a timestamp to the file name. You can open a feature request asking they enhance this to retain the last x number of runs or allow a timestamp.
In the meantime, there are two options you can use for a workaround.
Option 1 - Logging Framework
The first option is to use a logging framework. This won't include the start up information or any System.out/err that the console has (unless you use something like sysout-over-slf4j). On the same "Logs" tab in the Run/Debug configuration, you can set to have the log file shown in the console tool window. The nice thing is that IntelliJ IDEA only shows new output for that run. But the output from previous runs is still in the log file (assuming your logger is set up to append and not overwrite on new runs). When specifying the log name, you can use wild characters (to deal with things like a date stamp in the log). It use Ant fileset pattern notation. Click the help button on "Edit Log Files Aliases" dialog for more information. By default, IDEA only shows the latest log, unless you select the "Show all files coverable by pattern" on the "Edit Log Files Aliases".
Option 2 - Use a Script
Another option would be to use the "Save console file output to file" option. Then write an external script or Ant task that moves/renamed that output. (You could make it fancy so it only saves the last x runs, rolling the previous ones names.) Then in the run/debug configuration, use either the "Run External tool" or "Run Ant Target" option in the "Before Launch" section to run your script. (Again, you can set this on the default configurations so it is there automatically.) This way your script will run, renaming the file, before the new output is created and overwrites the old.
In addition to the options mentioned by Javaru, it is possible to tell IntelliJ to save all console outputs til a local file:
Edit Run Configuration -> Logs -> Save console output to file
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I'm using JetBrains GoLand IDE however I assume the answer would be common for any JetBrains IDE such as IntelliJ etc.
I've configured file watchers for:
go fmt, golint and go test
go fmt does not have output so it works fine.
golint and go test both have output. If I enable just one of them I see that output. If I enable both I see the output of golint for only a split second then it is replaced by the output of go test So I will never actually be able to read the output of golint
For now I solved this by making go test only display output on error, if it errors I figure I do not yet care about the output of golint but thought I'd ask anyway.
You don't need to enable go test as a File Watcher as the default test runner can execute on file changes.
To enable this feature, you can enable the Toggle test auto-rerun feature, which is the third button from top to bottom on the left side of the run test window. You can also configure the interval after which the tests run via the cog wheel.
Here's a reference for how to do this in IntelliJ IDEA, which is the same as in GoLand https://twitter.com/intellijidea/status/807239309992591361?lang=en
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I'm currently using WebStorm build 11.0.3, to do some Angular 2 programming/learning and I'm using Angular 2 seed.
WebStorm keeps indexing after every few changes and/or some minutes...
Any suggestions or advises? I'm sure there are some settings about this but I didn't find any.
Because the angular seed folder contains too many files, or others folders, go to webstorm preference, select menu "Directories ", select the fold that you want to Exclude, click "Exclude", then click "Apply" and "OK". As the following picture shows:
Go to FILE and click on invalidate caches and restart.
Also, If you are running Unit Test make sure to exclude the Coverage folder. otherwise, it will keep indexing every time you run a Unit test.
Just right click on the folder name and chose exclude.
I have a small program that reads a CSV file and outputs it in a different format.
Sometimes I want a different output format so currently I just have another version of the program compiled with slightly different code (it has no GUI, you just click on the exe and it does its job).
Is there a way I can add an option to the context menu of this program to use the different output option, perhaps by running it with a command-line argument?
I mean when right-clicking on the exe file itself, so before it is actually running.
Anything I can find when searching for answers is about editing the shell, via the registry or some other way, however I only want the option to show for this program, not every file in Windows.
Code for the command line that I would be using:
If Environment.GetCommandLineArgs.Count <> 1 Then
If Environment.GetCommandLineArgs(1) = "/output2" Then
'do stuff
End If
End If
I'm new to the IntelliJ IDE. In the past I was working with Visual Studio or Eclipse.
In those IDEs there was an asterisk * above the name of the file which has been modified.
But in IntelliJ with the default configuration I can't see if the file is modified. What's more the file is saved automatically when I change focus to another window.
I've found some options under Settings -> IDE Settings -> General -> Synchronization:
Synchronize files on frame activation
Save files on frame deactivation
Save files automatically if application is idle for...
After unchecking all that options the file is not saved automatically every time I change focus to another window, which is good. But still I can't:
see if the file is modified (no asterisk)
decide if the file should be saved when I'm closing it (IDE doesn't ask for that)
And when I'm closing IntelliJ file which has been modified is saved without even noticing.
Do you know what can I do to change how IntelliJ behaves?
After unchecking mentioned options go to:
Settings/Editor(IDE Settings)/Editor Tabs:
Check "Mark modified tabs with asterisk"
On 2019.3 Ultimate it's under:
Settings/Editor/General/Editor Tabs:
Mark modified (*)
The exact Save feature like eclipse is not available in IntelliJ.
Because IntelliJ IDEA has the ability to change so many files
simultaneously in large refactoring actions, and change them without
ever opening them, single file saves don't make very much sense. In
recognition of this, IntelliJ IDEA reserves the right to save any of
your files literally whenever it wishes. It's actually quite nice to
never have to worry about your file's save statuses, once you get used
to it.
"What if I don't like some changes I made, and want to roll them
back?", I hear you say. Well, for that IntelliJ IDEA includes this
amazing feature called the Local History. Every time it saves your
files, IntelliJ IDEA actually saves a diff of your file from it's
previous state, and saves that as well. You can see the entire edit
history of your files (going back some number of days), see the
changes you've made, and roll back any change. It rules triumphantly,
and more than makes up for the temporary disorientation caused by lack
of single-file save.
https://intellij-support.jetbrains.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/206336279/comments/207351939
To show an asterisk when a file is modified: open Settings (CTRL+ALT+S), switch to Editor > General > Editor Tabs and select the Mark modified tab with asterisk checkbox.
To remove autosave, uncheck: Appearance & Behavior > System Settings > Save files on frame deactivation
In GNAT Programming Studio, how do you run the program? I see it compiled successfully, but I do not see where my program has started running. I would like to test it.
First, you have to select your Main procedure in the project properties (see the "main files" tab). You can actually choose multiple files for multiple executables.
Next, you have to build it - either by pressing F4 for the first Main File in the list, or by choosing it in the Build->Project submenu, or by choosing "build all" in the Build->Project submenu (or use the toolbar for the menu entries).
Last, you can choose, which of your Main Files to run by choosing it in the Build->Run menu, or by pressing shift+F2 for the first file in the list. Enter the parameters in the dialog and press OK.
There should be a new Tab next to the Messages panel, where all output is placed, and you can use it for input, too. You could choose to use an external terminal in the run dialog.
If you want to debug it, have a look at the Debug menu. Read the documentation for more information.
Last, you can choose, which of your Main Files to run by choosing it in the Build->Run menu, or by pressing shift+F2 for the first file in the list. Enter the parameters in the dialog and press OK.
Whatever I enter here, e.g. either the name of the project, Primes_Count or the name of what I see to be the 'executable', Primes_Count.o, it just does not run.
And I get this message output on the Messages window :
Could not locate executable on path: Primes_Count.o
I don't see why Ada is making such a big deal out of the Run step.
If there is another stage between making the .o file and a finished Ada executable, then surely it is something that the GPS system can take care of itself . . .
December.
OK now, sorted. The GPS panel governing this [ Project menu > Edit Proj Props > Main Files tab ] setting was blacked out until clicked.
Running available now and working well.
it is Project->Properties-> Main Files add your file to run. This will sort out the issue.