[VB6] AddIn IDE Codefolding

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This is an add-in to Add Codefolding like capabilities to VB6 IDE

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPiF1aS6AyA

Unfortunately VB6 doesnt support codefolding so I came with an idea to mimic its functionality
by relocating part of the code (Functions/Sub or Regions) towards the bottom of the file and
leaving a placeholder that can be expanded (It can be used with subclasing. The fold storage can be moved up without problems)

I divide foldable content into two types:

-Function/Sub:

They can be Folded without any problem. The project can be opened by anyone without the AddIn and
be 100% compatible.

-Regions:

This are the user defined area (they can be created by selecting the lines and opening the context
menu with the right mouse). Regions can be of three types:

-Outer regions:

Regions that have several Functions/Sub inside. Like before this leave a 100% compatible project.

-Outer region with declares/enums/type:

This ones (usually at the top of the module) are automatically marked to unfold on run/compile.

-Inner region:

This are the regions inside functions.There is no limit on the number of sublevels that can be

created. If folded they are automatically unfolded on run/compile and refolded after.

IMPORTANT!!!: Inner regions need to be padded and every region inside another need another extra level
of padding. Not respecting this rule may break your code.

The last two groups needs the AddIn to be enabled only if they are Folded.
An Unfolded project is still 100% compatible with any VB6 IDE not using the AddIn.

NOTES:

-Sub/Function/Props need scope to be explicit ("Public Sub","Private Sub","Public Func...)
-May fail on FULL COMPILE (CTRL+F5) when Regions are folded and VB6 is configured with
"General->Compile on demand" (This is a bug on VB6 IDE. It dont raise the addIn event)

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Great Job:bigyello:

Great functionality, looks a bit scary though.

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Originally Posted by yereverluvinuncleber

Great functionality, looks a bit scary though.

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Scary why? I'm using it with no problems so far. Also got a few betatesters using it for an extended period before publishing it. Just test it and tell me :)

Excelent shagratt, thanks for this tool, It will be very useful to us

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Originally Posted by LeandroA

Excelent shagratt, thanks for this tool, It will be very useful to us

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x 2 :)

What is scary about this is I have been using this feature in Excel since it became avail. eons ago !!!

But I never though to have it in VB6 which I have been using for 20+ years.

Great AddIn Shagratt, very usefull...

who need pay for Codesmart with this kind of free Addins... :D :D

Hello...I got some draw problems with your Codefolding add-in when scrolling the bar.:(

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Originally Posted by Flowesans

Hello...I got some draw problems with your Codefolding add-in when scrolling the bar.:(

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