[MonoTouch] Do the makers of Monodevelop actually test the application?

[Michael Muegel]

Miguel, the multiple solutions in one workspace mode is not a satisfying
user experience for me. It is slower to jump around in the solution explorer
(more scrolling to get to the solution of interest). I also prefer my
files(tabs) for solution #1 in one window and for solution #2 in another
window. Mixing them slows me down. Finally, I often need to quit MD to fix
some glitch. I'd rather just "lose" the one solution than have to go re-open
a bunch of other solutions too.

I am using the launch separate MonoDevelop process trick now, so I am
content as this is working fine. But I think newbies would prefer the Open
dialog be improved on, adding the option to open the selected solution in
new window:

> Combo box:

> [ Close current solution  ]
> [ Open selected solution in new window ]
> [ Open select solution in current workspace ]

Cheers,
-Mike

From:  Miguel de Icaza <miguel at xamarin.com>
Date:  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:15:52 -0400
To:  Brian Newton <briannewton at gmail.com>
Cc:  Michael Muegel <mike.muegel at gmail.com>, <monotouch at lists.ximian.com>,
competent_tech <xamarinforums at competent.com>
Subject:  Re: [MonoTouch] Do the makers of Monodevelop actually test the
application?

Hello Brian

> It's not about opening a second version of the program, just being able to
> have two solutions open simultaneously for comparison etc. Many apps allow new
> windows with new content (Word, all browsers etc). But yep, I'll give Jason's
> terminal hack a try in the meantime.

To do this, open your first solution, then select File/Open.

Select the solution file you want, say "Second.sln" and make sure you
uncheck the "Close current workspace" checkbox.

That will open the two solutions in the same instance of MonoDevelop.

Miguel


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