robotframework / robotframework/RIDE

Currently there is no distinction between global variables and local variables in grid editor because there's a single color option for variables.

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Description

Idea: Create separate color options for global and local variables, so that user is able to change them if he wants to.

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Research direction

Start by locating the grid editor's existing variable-color option and the code that classifies or renders global and local variables. Check how color preferences are defined and applied; done means users can configure separate colors and the grid displays each variable type accordingly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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