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I would like a tool (caret) I use all the time to run when
either a newfile is created
or a file already opened in the Editor becomes active.
So, is there a way to do that (combining 2 triggers) ?

This tool (which sets the caret to a certain width, or thickness, if you prefer) used to run fine (and automatically) with the trigger "SourceCode loaded"... until PB 6.10 ! Now, I have to run it "manually" to get it going. However, when it finally does, it works way better than it did in PB 6.04.

Hi,

perhaps you can set up 2 instances of that tool with differnt triggers? Not very elegant, but it might work.

Thank you, Little John.

To my great embarassment, such a simple workaround never even entered my mind. As you say, though, not elegant. The sophisticated programmer in me feels reluctant.

But thank you just the same. I'll try it.

i do exactly this so that text blocks are inserted for me by allowing
only one instance (by the programm) and analysing the start parameters.

The first call starts the program, if it is not already started, and all
further calls only give "commands" to the program.
When the IDE is terminated, the programme also terminates. (Trigger)

What are you talking about, Bisonte ?
I have read your post 20 times, and I still don’t have a clue.

I mean...

You create a "server application".

The program is started and waits... and only the parameters are evaluated when it is called again.

eg. : tool.exe -newsource, tool.exe -fileactive etc.

Helpful would be : https://www.purebasic.fr/english/viewto ... 40&t=58302

Sorry, but the translator sometimes does some pretty strange things

Thanks for clarifying things, Bisonte.
Much appreciated.

Your idea is original and interesting.
I'll give your approach a spin to see if it works better than calling 2 separate instances of the same program.