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search in code + manual saving possible?

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obsidiannovels

Member
I am going through some old code in GM:S2 (not having used GM:S since 1.4).
Two questions though:

1. Is it possible to search/search-replace the code. For example, I had given a variable a name that threw errors, so I had to change that everywhere in the code. I didn't see an icon for searchin though. Is it possible to activate that in settings somehow?

2. It seems my code is being saved automatically. In previous versions of GM:S, the code wasn't saved until I clicked a button. Is there any option to get back to that? In case I realize I messed up mid-code, it would be easier if I could cancel my changes and go back to the previous code.
 
Nocturne

Nocturne

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CTRL + F will bring up the code search for the current window, CTRL + SHIFT + F will bring up global search/replace (which is greatly improved over 1.4!). You can also open the global search replace window using the "Tool" menu at the top of the IDE.

As for going back, nope, that's not possible. GM will save everything, but it has a decent undo system so you can simply CTRL + Z until you get back to the point you were at. If it helps, for me when I'm editing sensitive code I usually just make a copy of it and then block comment the original (using /* and */ ) and edit the copy... :)
 
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obsidiannovels

Member
Nocturne said:
CTRL + F will bring up the code search for the current window, CTRL + SHIFT + F will bring up global search/replace (which is greatly improved over 1.4!). You can also open the global search replace window using the "Tool" menu at the top of the IDE.

As for going back, nope, that's not possible. GM will save everything, but it has a decent undo system so you can simply CTRL + Z until you get back to the point you were at. If it helps, for me when I'm editing sensitive code I usually just make a copy of it and then block comment the original (using /* and */ ) and edit the copy... :)
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Ok, then I know. =) Thanks!
 
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