Problems / Struggles with new Formula Editor
Is anybody else having troubles with the new formula editors?
When they announced the update I was excited, but after fighting the editor for the last 2 weeks I thought I'd ask if was just me or if other had the same problems.
They are using "Ace Editor". It is JavaScript editor that has been inserted to the application.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_(editor)
https://ace.c9.io/#nav=about
I've used a lot of different code editors, and this one is just messy. To the point its almost easier to right it in a text editor and paste it.
I understand that most people don't use formula fields too often, but I'm in them all day everyday so I thought I'd share/ask.
1. Inserting a field looses your spot: Whenever you select a field to insert into the formula, you lose the 'active' courser in the editor, so you have to click back to the end of new field, to continue editing.
2. The Container that is used doesn't properly size when you are editing the field via the form modifications. (i.e. You are adjusting the form, and want to update the field properties right then). This was an issue that started during the July/Aug release, but it compounded with the editor.
3. Scrolling Jumps: When you want to highlight a portion of the formula, the auto scrolling withing the editor jumps inappropriately.
4. Automatic wrapping that inserts "/n" and causes some formulas to fail. It only does it sometimes and has been causing some issues. Still trying to determine when and why.
5. Are they using IOL to change the editor? Why I ask, is because the page loads with the old text field, and then the new editor is inserted for that field. It looks as though rather than updating the source it is just slapped on top. Not sure, but curious.
6. Inserting and extra quote (or parentheses)) . I know that in most editors when you start a line with " it will add another. Which makes sense. But, when adding a " in the middle of a formula because of a change earlier. It should not be adding another quotation. Again, just a little thing, but curious.
I think the Ace Editor is a step in the right direction, and I'll get used to it eventually.
When they announced the update I was excited, but after fighting the editor for the last 2 weeks I thought I'd ask if was just me or if other had the same problems.
They are using "Ace Editor". It is JavaScript editor that has been inserted to the application.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_(editor)
https://ace.c9.io/#nav=about
I've used a lot of different code editors, and this one is just messy. To the point its almost easier to right it in a text editor and paste it.
I understand that most people don't use formula fields too often, but I'm in them all day everyday so I thought I'd share/ask.
1. Inserting a field looses your spot: Whenever you select a field to insert into the formula, you lose the 'active' courser in the editor, so you have to click back to the end of new field, to continue editing.
2. The Container that is used doesn't properly size when you are editing the field via the form modifications. (i.e. You are adjusting the form, and want to update the field properties right then). This was an issue that started during the July/Aug release, but it compounded with the editor.
3. Scrolling Jumps: When you want to highlight a portion of the formula, the auto scrolling withing the editor jumps inappropriately.
4. Automatic wrapping that inserts "/n" and causes some formulas to fail. It only does it sometimes and has been causing some issues. Still trying to determine when and why.
5. Are they using IOL to change the editor? Why I ask, is because the page loads with the old text field, and then the new editor is inserted for that field. It looks as though rather than updating the source it is just slapped on top. Not sure, but curious.
6. Inserting and extra quote (or parentheses)) . I know that in most editors when you start a line with " it will add another. Which makes sense. But, when adding a " in the middle of a formula because of a change earlier. It should not be adding another quotation. Again, just a little thing, but curious.
I think the Ace Editor is a step in the right direction, and I'll get used to it eventually.
