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TLDR:
Currently, there is no way to select debug values for watch variables, and it's often the case that debug values are truncated, and you can only hover to see them. I propose click-to-copy functionality, for each watch variable in the debug panel. (See mock up below)
Mock up of ‘click to copy’ icon.
Context:
Running scores of cloud backtests and debugging for hours on end, it would be great to have more robust variable ‘Watch’ functionality.
Several features come to mind, but the possibly lowest hanging fruit (with real impact) would be some way to copy the values of the debug values in the watchlist. I often need to copy the variable values, and there is no way to do so (they are not selectable). I'd be fine re-writing them, but currently, in my case, they are almost always truncated, and i have to hover over the area for a few seconds to see the value in a tooltip that disappears in another few seconds. Right now to see the value, i need to use google chrome developer tools to view the source code of the page and copy the tooltip value (image attached)
Chrome dev tools workaround to copy debug values.
Ryan Beard
I like this. I would suggest if possible right aligning the icon as it would make it impossible to accidentally remove the watched var from the list, or make each watched var take up 2 lines. The first line would be the watched var name and the second line would be the value (with the new icon).
Def returns
This would be really helpful. Right now I'm running into an issue of not being able to read what the full value is and having to guess based off the context. I'd love to be able to drag this window wider to be able to read things fully, or even have a full screen view.
.ekz.
Tommy: you can mouseover the truncated text for a few seconds to see the value in a tooltip or assign the value to a variable with a shorter name.
Def returns
Thanks, .ekz.
.ekz.
Also, in case you need to see the text for more than a few seconds (the tooltip wont suffice), or need to copy / paste it, try this:
If you are using the chrome browser, you can right click on the area and click ‘inspect’. This will pull up the HTML code for the page (including the full text of the tooltip). From there you can double click on the text, then select, right click & copy what you need to the clipboard.
I created a GIF to show what i mean. let's hope it attaches.
Derek Melchin
Hi .ekz.,
Thank you. We've forwarded this request to the UX team.
Best,
Derek Melchin
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.ekz.
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