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Re: use faces on the mode-line for compile.el
From: |
Dan Nicolaescu |
Subject: |
Re: use faces on the mode-line for compile.el |
Date: |
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 11:27:06 -0700 |
Nick Roberts <address@hidden> writes:
> > If the mode-line for the compilation buffer would be a bit more
> > visible it would be easier to see if a compilation is still running
> > (which is handy if you have compilations that take a long time and
> > don't want to spend too much time checking if it's done).
> > Also if the compilation fails it's nice to be able to see it faster.
> >
> > A simple patch can accomplish the above. It uses
> > font-lock-warning-face which is designed to be highly visible.
> >
> > IMO this is a very nice feature to have, and simple to implement...
> >
> > Thoughts?
> Font-lock-warning-face is normally used to report warnings or
> errors, not normal progress like "run".
I used font-lock-warning-face in 2 contexts, in this one you have a
point, maybe another face can be used.
> *Every* modeline already displays the keyword "Compiling" during
> compilation.
Right, and it would be nice for it to be in a different color so that
it can be seen if you are not exactly in front of the computer. I have
had this patch in my tree for a while and it does make a difference.
> It will only be seen if the compilation buffer is visible and this
> is already heavily fontified.
It is, but if the errors are not in the visible portion of the buffer
all that fontification does not help. Using font-lock-warning-face in
the modeline in case of an error gives a strong signal that you need
to look at the what is going on.