Ticket T676140
Visible to All Users

Rich Comments: disable for certain file types

created 6 years ago

While rich comments are neat in source code, I kinda don't want them in (XML) config files - ie. files with the extension *.xml and *.config

One of my config files contains a set of connection strings, and all but one are commented out; so if I have to switch between them i can just comment one and uncomment the other.
With rich comments however, it looks like this:

The problem here is that both the word "connection_string" and the database name "DB_Test", "DB_Stage" etc. contain an underscore - not to make it pretty and underline, but because it (somewhat) makes sense for naming.
Similarly, this also happens (a lot more frequently) in Oracle connection strings since they like using underscores for combined words.

For that, I'd like to propose a feature that lets me enable (or disable) this for specific file types (or extensions).

Also, while writing this (and replacing some of the strings in there), it happened multiple times that clicking into the line did not revert the rich formatting. Even after editing the line, the underlining persisted and moved the caret off-by-one due to the hidden underscore.
But this should probably in a ticket of its own.

Show previous comments (1)
DevExpress Support Team 6 years ago

    Emanuel,

    We will consider implementing additional options for rich comment configuration for future versions.
    I have also tried to reproduce the issue with rich comments painting not being removed.
    Please see the following screencast: https://www.screencast.com/t/OvmZOuvyG

    EW EW
    Emanuel Wlaschitz 6 years ago

      I don't have Flash player installed, so I cannot view that screen cast.

      But you could try the following steps:

      1. Copy one of those connection strings (which are NOT commented out) a couple of times so you have at least 3 lines.
      2. Comment out the 2nd one by moving the cursor into the line and invoking the Visual Studio command "Comment Selection" (Ctrl+E, C or similar, depending on key bindings). Do NOT explicitly select the element, Visual Studio will take care of that.
      3. Verify that this now commented out 2nd line behaves correctly.
      4. Comment out the 3rd line by doing the same as in step 2.
      5. Verify that the 3rd line behaves correctly, but the 2nd line is now broken.

      That reproduces nicely for me, every time.

      DevExpress Support Team 6 years ago

        Emanuel,

        Thank you for the steps. I have reproduced this issue. I have created a new ticket on your behalf: Rich Comment painting is not removed in certain cases when the caret is placed into a comment

        Answers approved by DevExpress Support

        created 4 years ago

        Hi Emanuel,

        In v20.2.8, we shipped the functionality to disable the Rich Comments feature based on a filename mask. Please refer to our What's New to learn more about this and other new features in CodeRush.

          Disclaimer: The information provided on DevExpress.com and affiliated web properties (including the DevExpress Support Center) is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Developer Express Inc disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Please refer to the DevExpress.com Website Terms of Use for more information in this regard.

          Confidential Information: Developer Express Inc does not wish to receive, will not act to procure, nor will it solicit, confidential or proprietary materials and information from you through the DevExpress Support Center or its web properties. Any and all materials or information divulged during chats, email communications, online discussions, Support Center tickets, or made available to Developer Express Inc in any manner will be deemed NOT to be confidential by Developer Express Inc. Please refer to the DevExpress.com Website Terms of Use for more information in this regard.