Sorry I can’t make it to the webinar today guys but I put together some links and thoughts to discuss
Quick announcement… I have started the move towards integrating ClarionAddins with Devstart.io ![]()
The idea is that you install Devstart.io (using the installer!) and then just select the addin packages you want from within the IDE. Auto updates, versions, etc. There is a bit of work to go before that goal can be met but hang in there, I think the time has come.
The latest installer for the FREE Devstart.io is on the download page.
The details for ClarionAddins are also on the download page.
It’s all a little fresh so please be patient and any concerns or questions do ask and I shall respond!
Now for some addins, ideas and features you might not have knows exist!
Seriously, I would go mad looking at the built in startpage every time I open Clarion. Blurgh. ![]()
Get it. Now. → https://devstart.io/download.html
I mean look…
The Default StartPage:
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Not only that, you can expand details for items, sort, filter/search and much more!
Shortcut to Source
See this topic for more A shortcut key from the app tree to go into viewing the source code?
This is just one feature in MainToolbarExtras addin. I use this ALL the time. Big love for this one!
NOTE: I just discovered that the latest Clarion has hot keys for those buttons now!!! ![]()
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Of course… I still prefer my Alt+S. Using Alt+B is a bit of a contortion. I am biased ![]()
Switching Editor Windows from the keyboard.
See the answer to this question: In the Clarion IDE, is there a practical way to switch between editor tabs using kbd short-cuts?
Use it all the time, gotta have it!
Using the fabulous KeyboardShortcuts addin.
Oh, and I was going to say “also re-map the Alt+W key so that you can open the window designer from the keyboard” but… WHAAA!?
It looks like SV have changed the shortcut on the button. Good call guys! Alt+I opens the windows designer.
(how long have these been there?!)
PropertyGridExtras - Remember expanded state
Like the title says, explained here in the topic PropertyGridExtras - Remember expanded state
I am so used to this I forget it is there ![]()
Also, I like the other tweaks added to the property grid by this addin.
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And the rest…
I have to wind it up so I am just going to put a few bullet points and then a list of all the addin topics that are now on this site. They still need some cleanup but hopefully you get the idea.
- I am a big fan of how my IDE looks so the SetTheme is a big one for me.
- Along that line there is also the SolutionIcons addin.
- Combining those two with a dark syntax highlighting scheme and tweaking the IDE color scheme you can get a decent looking setup.
- SearchPadExtras adds some handy things too, don’t forget that one!
- ProjectBrowserExtras - WOW, I forgot about that one!
- IDE Debug is strangely under-loved. I still feel that embedded DebugView(++) is neat as. NOTE: This addin is not just for helping debug the IDE, use it to help “debug” your programs too!
- Ah… ClaEvaluate. The inspiration behind last weeks webinar!

- CancelBuildButtons is one of the first addins I think. Pretty sure John and/or Arnold encouraged that too! Check out my old blog!
- The ClarionLiveAddin could do with some love. It is built using Clarion# would you believe it!
- ClearErrors - sometimes handy to have though I think out-of-the-box here is something similar now.
- ImageViewer and UrlBinding have a bit of a niche audience but don’t pass them over… you might be missing out.
- InsertClarionColor is still a good one and IMHO just a little better than the version that now ships with the IDE.
Check out the Devstart.io category here on ClarionHub in case I forgot something.
Install Devstart.io
Subscribe to Devstart.io and join in the fun!
Oh, did I mention that anyone who has already bought addins will get transitioned over to a Devstart.io subscription? I was thinking at least the first 6 months for free but do please let me know how you feel about that now system and we can work towards a suitable arrangement!
-brahn