Can/Will Xojo ever have code execution in the IDE

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In VB, when one created a custom control, you saw how it would look at runtime in the IDE. You could also set properties such a backcolor, caption etc etc and they would display in the IDE. I find Xojo lacks in this area as custom controls in the IDE are dead until they are run. Is this done for security? I’m assuming all the in build controls execute at design time as they display correctly and adjust to property changes in the inspector.

Also in VB you had compiled custom controls (ActiveX OCX files) again something that can’t be done in Xojo. Is there a future for this or a reason why not?

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[quote=22633:@Mike Charlesworth]In VB, when one created a custom control, you saw how it would look at runtime in the IDE. You could also set properties such a backcolor, caption etc etc and they would display in the IDE. I find Xojo lacks in this area as custom controls in the IDE are dead until they are run. Is this done for security? I’m assuming all the in build controls execute at design time as they display correctly and adjust to property changes in the inspector.

Also in VB you had compiled custom controls (ActiveX OCX files) again something that can’t be done in Xojo. Is there a future for this or a reason why not?[/quote]

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Plugin controls execute in the IDE and can draw stuff.

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You might be interested in <https://xojo.com/issue/3851>.

ActiveX is not going to happen because it is not cross-platform.

But see <https://xojo.com/issue/14635> and <https://xojo.com/issue/14635> about creating plug-in controls using Xojo itself.

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This case says that it is scheduled for development, is that correct? Do you have any idea when this may happen?

Paul, yes I understand that about ActiveX but I mean the equivalent type of functionality which I think is what is being asked for in case 14635. I want to create a lot of custom controls but I am limited by not having this feature and using XCode for me is a no no because I cant seem to get my head around XCode and developing plug ins.

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[quote=22655:@Mike Charlesworth]This case says that it is scheduled for development, is that correct? Do you have any idea when this may happen?
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The stock answer is “it will happen when it happens”
We dont tend to say much about future developments since once we do IF we happen to NOT meet that exact schedule or deliver something slightly different then folks crucify us for “But you promised” …
So it will happen when it happens.

Building plugins for Xojo IN Xojo has been on everyones wishlist for a long time.
Building plugins for other development tools & other applications (say photoshop etc) is the other portion of that.

Building plugins for Xojo in Xojo is more likely - again no promises or schedule
We HAVE to get the new compiler out first

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Ok thanks Norman