Windows Autocomplete for global variables no longer adding "global." prefix -- intended?

[jedy567]

Previously-defined global variables, when typed elsewhere, correctly show as global in the completion tooltip window, but when choosing a given global with "enter" when selecting inside that window, there's no "global." inserted in the code editor. In other words, the global variable is written as an instance variable when autocompleted.

I know things changed regarding global scope with functions -- is the lack of autocomplete for global variables intended behavior as well? If not, I'll submit a bug report.

 

[Nocturne]

Did GM ever insert the global keyword? I honestly don't know as I always write the global keyword manually... If it DID then yes, I'd file this as a bug.

 

[kburkhart84]

I personally don't ever remember the global keyword ever inserting automatically...

 

[jedy567]

I feel like I'm losing my mind then. I've been using GMS2 daily for over a year and I was 100% sure it always inserted the global. prefix. I'm only certain because I noticed it as a minor annoyance after upgrading to 2.3.0. Can anyone else corroborate? Otherwise I'll check myself into the nearest insane asylum.

 

[ph101]

You are right - in 2.2.5.481, if there is a global variable eg global.pulse and you type out a variable name eg "pulse" it will give you an autocomplete option for global.pulse (in purple).

 

[xenoargh]

You're not crazy. This was definitely the behavior in 2.2.5.

 

[kburkhart84]

I never noticed it doing it...but since I always typed the global word myself that would explain if it happened without my noticing it.