anyone asked, why it is written in C#. simple reason: it's easier for me to manage all that objects and events. also it was necessary to build abstract classes and interfaces. it's hard to realize that in PureBasic.
another question: "is this VD-Panel forced into this tiny size, or could it be maximized as a second window?"
you may maximize the VD-Panel as a second window.
btw, the designer is currently useless. i have to implement all that PureBasic gadgets and finally a code generator for it.
now, my only pending feature to implement for version 0.2.0.0 is a TemplateManager linked with the DocumentManager to handle solution, project and file templates (so: loading and applying them). also i will do some bug fixes and replace the german remains with english ones.
the next version of VPBIDE will feature a fully functioning and integrated visual designer.
that's all for now.