arduino / arduino/Arduino

External Editor Auto Launch

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Component: IDE feature request
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Description

When "use external editor" is selected a path to the external editor should optionally be specified and any sketches/documents opened in Arduino software should automatically be launch with the external editor. OR add a button in the upper-right corner over the shaded region to easily launch the file in the external editor (if possible, preferably as a tab in any existing window rather than a new window for when working with multiple files unless that is solely dependent on the external editor).

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so first locate the external-editor setting and the code that opens sketches or documents. Compare the two requested approaches and define done as either automatic launching with an optional editor path or a clear upper-right launch control, including behavior for multiple files.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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