The desktop preferences dialog allows to specify what elements of the desktop are saved across
sessions, i.e. they are saved when the IDE is left, and they are again restored when the IDE is
started the next time. They are saved in the file fp.dsk. The desktop preferences dialog is shown in
figure (6.34).
The following elements can be saved and restored across IDE sessions:
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History lists
- Most entry boxes have a history list where previous entries are saved and can
be selected. When this option is checked, these entries are saved in the desktop file. On
by default.
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Clipboard content
- When checked, the contents of the clipboard are also saved to disk.
Off by default.
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Watch expressions
- When checked, all watch expressions are saved in the desktop file. Off
by default.
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Breakpoints
- When checked, all breakpoints with their properties are saved in the desktop
file. Off by default.
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Open windows
- When checked, the list of files in open editor windows is saved in the
desktop file, and the windows will be restored the next time the IDE is run. On by
default.
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Symbol information
- When checked, the information for the symbol browser is saved in
the desktop file. Off by default.
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CodeComplete wordlist
- When checked, the list of codecompletion words is saved. On by
default.
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CodeTemplates
- When checked, the defined code templates are saved. On by default.
Remark: The format of the desktop file changes between editor versions. So when installing a new
version, it may be necessary to delete the fp.dsk files wherever the IDE searches for
them.
