Script visual editor

Scripting
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Feature Request:

is it possible to make the python script editor visual?

  1. syntax of glyphs api
  2. autofix/suggest the classes/ properties of the object,…
  3. api reference in the right side window, with search ability.
  4. Ability to save the script and autosave

This is just a suggestion, based on what I have seen in other applications (not in a glyphs making app) which uses python for extensions.

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Yes, we have some improvements for the Macro Window on the list, but it will never become a full-fledged Python editor. It is intended just for quick throw-away code. I recommend SublimeText and TextMate for more serious scripting.

You know you can access the API reference with the Help button in the lower left corner, right?

I recommend:

  • the Python for Glyphs snippets (for TextMate and SublimeText),
  • App > Method Reporter in the mekkablue scripts,
  • and Mark’s Skedge plug-in if you are creating reporter plug-ins.

(Find links on the Extend page.)

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I am little confused, is TextMate free or licensed?
On the github it shows GPL license. but on their site they are charging for the license!
Please advise.
If TextMate is licensed, I will use Atom editor, instead.

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Version 2 of Textmate is free.

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does glyphs support python version 3?

import platform
print(platform.python_version())

It shows 2.7.10!

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Glyphs uses the system python. I’m working on support for Python 3. Up until now it would created to much incompatibilities for plugin-makers. It still is but we have to switch on some point.