Clarion VS Code Extension – New Release Now Available!

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:rocket: Clarion VS Code Extension – New Release Now Available! V0.5.2

Hi everyone,

I’m pleased to announce a new release of the Clarion Extension for Visual Studio Code! This version includes major improvements across the board — from performance to usability — and marks a shift from “experimental” to “actively maintained and production-ready.”

If you’re working with Clarion source code, especially larger solutions with complex redirection setups, this update brings many enhancements you’ll appreciate.

:new: Key Features in This Release

  • :white_check_mark: Solution Tree View
    View and explore your Clarion solution (SLN), including all .cwproj projects and source files, directly from the sidebar.

  • :hammer_and_wrench: Automatic Solution Parsing
    Just open your .sln file — the extension automatically discovers projects and builds out the solution structure.

  • :open_file_folder: Redirection-Aware File Lookup
    All lookups (Go to Definition, Ctrl+P, etc.) understand both local and global redirection files.

  • :brain: Improved “Go to Definition”
    Jump to INCLUDE and MODULE references, even across redirected folders.

  • :bookmark_tabs: Code Folding
    Structural code folding based on a Clarion-aware tokenizer. Much more accurate than bracket-only folding.

  • :jigsaw: Document Symbols & Breadcrumbs
    Improved navigation in the Outline and Breadcrumb bar, with full support for classes, methods, procedures, and UI structures like WINDOW, MENUBAR, TOOLBAR, etc.

  • :dart: Hover Support
    See file paths and context when hovering over includes, modules, and other references.

  • :art: COLOR(…) Inspector (New!)
    Hover over COLOR(...) attributes to preview colors and view RGB/constant values. Interactive color pickers now supported.

  • :wrench: Document Formatting
    Format .clw files using Shift+Alt+F, powered by the new token-based formatter.

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: Token Caching & Performance Improvements
    Parsing is now significantly faster. Changes are automatically re-parsed, and cached intelligently.

  • :file_folder: Quick File Open (Ctrl+P) Integration
    Filter and open Clarion files from your solution, including redirection folders. Files are shown with icons and context (e.g., [Redirection], project name, etc.).

  • :gear: Clarion Configuration Selector
    Use Clarion: Set Configuration to toggle between Debug, Release, etc., matching your project builds.

:blue_book: Getting Started

See the full Getting Started Guide on GitHub for installation, setup instructions, and tips.

:point_right: Clarion Extension on VS Code Marketplace

:speech_balloon: Feedback & Involvement

This project is actively maintained, and feedback is always welcome. If you encounter bugs, have ideas, or want to contribute, feel free to open an issue or start a discussion on GitHub.

Enjoy the update!

— Mark

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