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Fixes #4410, #4413, #4414, #4415 - MessageBox nullable, Clipboard refactor, fence for legacy/modern App, and makes internal classes thread safe. (#4411)
* Initial plan * Change MessageBox to return nullable int instead of -1 Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Initial plan * Add fencing to prevent mixing Application models Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Fix fence logic to work with parallel tests Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * WIP: Fixing Application issues. * Refactor error messages into constants Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Refactor ConfigurationProperty properties to use static backing fields and raise events Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Reset static Application properties in ResetStateStatic Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Refactor tests to decouple from global Application state Commented out `driver ??= Application.Driver` assignments in `DriverAssert` to prevent automatic global driver assignment. Removed `Application.ResetState(true)` calls and commented out state validation assertions in `GlobalTestSetup` to reduce dependency on global state. Reintroduced `ApplicationForceDriverTests` and `ApplicationModelFencingTests` to validate `ForceDriver` behavior and ensure proper handling of legacy and modern Application models. Skipped certain `ToAnsiTests` that rely on `Application`. Removed direct `Application.Driver` assignments in `ViewDrawingClippingTests` and `ViewDrawingFlowTests`. Performed general cleanup of redundant code and unused imports to simplify the codebase. * WIP: Fixed Parallel tests; non-Parallel still broken Refactor application model usage tracking Refactored `ApplicationModelUsage` into a public enum in the new `Terminal.Gui.App` namespace, making it accessible across the codebase. Replaced the private `_modelUsage` field in `ApplicationImpl` with a public static `ModelUsage` property to improve clarity and accessibility. Renamed error message constants for consistency and updated methods like `SetInstance` and `MarkInstanceBasedModelUsed` to use the new `ModelUsage` property. Removed the private `ApplicationModelUsage` enum from `ApplicationImpl`. Updated test cases to use `ApplicationImpl.Instance` instead of `Application.Create` to enforce the legacy static model. Skipped obsolete tests in `ApplicationForceDriverTests` and added null checks in `DriverAssert` and `SelectorBase` to handle edge cases. Commented out an unused line in `WindowsOutput` and made general improvements to code readability, maintainability, and consistency. * WIP: Almost there! Refactored tests and code to align with the modern instance-based application model. Key changes include: - Disabled Sixel rendering in `OutputBase.cs` due to dependency on legacy static `Application` object. - Hardcoded `force16Colors` to `false` in `WindowsOutput.cs` with a `BUGBUG` note. - Updated `ApplicationImplTests` to use `ApplicationImpl.SetInstance` and return `ApplicationImpl.Instance`. - Refactored `ApplicationModelFencingTests` to use `Application.Create()` and added `ResetModelUsageTracking()` for model switching. - Removed legacy `DriverTests` and reintroduced updated versions with cross-platform driver tests. - Reverted `ArrangementTests` and `ShortcutTests` to use legacy static `ApplicationImpl.Instance`. - Reintroduced driver tests in `DriverTests.cs` with modern `Application.Create()` and added `TestTop` for driver content verification. - General cleanup, including removal of outdated code and addition of `BUGBUG` notes for temporary workarounds. * Fixed all modelusage bugs? Replaced static `Application` references with instance-based `App` context across the codebase. Updated calls to `Application.RequestStop()` and `Application.Screen` to use `App?.RequestStop()` and `App?.Screen` for better encapsulation and flexibility. Refactored test infrastructure to align with the new context, including reintroducing `FakeApplicationFactory` and `FakeApplicationLifecycle` for testing purposes. Improved logging, error handling, and test clarity by adding `logWriter` support and simplifying test setup. Removed redundant or obsolete code, such as `NetSequences` and the old `FakeApplicationFactory` implementation. Updated documentation to reflect the new `IApplication.RequestStop()` usage. * merged * Refactor KeyboardImpl and modernize MessageBoxTests Refactored the `KeyboardImpl` class to remove hardcoded default key values, replacing them with uninitialized fields for dynamic configuration. Updated key binding logic to use `ReplaceCommands` instead of `Add` for better handling of dynamic changes. Removed unnecessary `KeyBindings.Clear()` calls to avoid side effects. Rewrote `MessageBoxTests.cs` to improve readability, maintainability, and adherence to modern C# standards. Enabled nullable reference checks, updated the namespace, and restructured test methods for clarity. Marked non-functional tests with `[Theory(Skip)]` and improved test organization with parameterized inputs. Enhanced test assertions, lifecycle handling, and error handling across the test suite. Updated `UICatalog_AboutBox` to use multiline string literals for expected outputs. These changes improve the overall maintainability and flexibility of the codebase. * Atempt to fix windows only CI/CD Unit tests failure Refactor Application lifecycle and test cleanup Refactored the `Application` class to phase out legacy static properties `SessionStack` and `TopRunnable` from `Application.Current.cs`. These were reintroduced in a new file `Application.TopRunnable.cs` for better modularity, while retaining their `[Obsolete]` status. Updated `ApplicationPopoverTests.cs` to replace `Application.ResetState(true)` with `Application.Shutdown()` for consistent application state cleanup. Added explicit cleanup for `Application.TopRunnable` in relevant test cases to ensure proper resource management. Adjusted namespaces and `using` directives to support the new structure. These changes improve code organization and align with updated application lifecycle management practices. * Fixes #<Issue> - Dispose TopRunnable in cleanup logic Updated the `finally` block in `ApplicationPopoverTests` to dispose of the `Application.TopRunnable` object if it is not null, ensuring proper resource cleanup. Previously, the property was being set to `null` without disposal. The `Application.Shutdown()` call remains unchanged. * Improve thread safety, reduce static dependencies, and align the codebase with the updated `IApplication` interface. Refactored the `MainThreadId` property to improve encapsulation: - Updated `Application.MainThreadId` to use `ApplicationImpl.Instance` directly. - Added `MainThreadId` to `ApplicationImpl` and `IApplication`. - Removed redundant `MainThreadId` from `ApplicationImpl.Run.cs`. Updated `EnqueueMouseEvent` to include an `IApplication?` parameter: - Modified `FakeInputProcessor`, `InputProcessorImpl`, and `WindowsInputProcessor` to support the new parameter. - Updated `IInputProcessor` interface to reflect the new method signature. - Adjusted `GuiTestContext` and `EnqueueMouseEventTests` to pass `IApplication` where required. Improved test coverage and code maintainability: - Added test cases for negative positions and empty mouse events. - Commented out legacy code in `GraphView` and `FakeDriverBase`. - Enhanced readability in `EnqueueMouseEventTests`. These changes improve thread safety, reduce static dependencies, and align the codebase with the updated `IApplication` interface. * Fixed more bugs. Enabled nullable reference types across multiple files to improve code safety. Refactored and modularized test classes, improving readability and maintainability. Removed outdated test cases and added new tests for edge cases, including culture-specific and non-Gregorian calendar handling. Addressed timeout issues in `ScenarioTests` with a watchdog timer and improved error handling. Updated `ApplicationImplTests` to use instance fields instead of static references for better test isolation. Refactored `ScenarioTests` to dynamically load and test all UI Catalog scenarios, with macOS-specific skips for known issues. Aligned `MessageBox.Query` calls with updated API signatures. Performed general code cleanup, including removing unused directives, improving formatting, and consolidating repetitive logic into helper methods. * Made the `InputBindings<TEvent, TBinding>` class thread-safe by replacing the internal `Dictionary<TEvent, TBinding>` with `ConcurrentDictionary<TEvent, TBinding>`. This fixes parallel test failures where "Collection was modified; enumeration operation may not execute" exceptions were thrown. ## Changes Made ### 1. InputBindings.cs - **File**: `Terminal.Gui/Input/InputBindings.cs` - **Change**: Replaced `Dictionary` with `ConcurrentDictionary` - **Key modifications**: - Changed `_bindings` from `Dictionary<TEvent, TBinding>` to `ConcurrentDictionary<TEvent, TBinding>` - Updated `Add()` methods to use `TryAdd()` instead of checking with `TryGet()` then `Add()` - Updated `Remove()` to use `TryRemove()` (no need to check existence first) - Updated `ReplaceCommands()` to use `ContainsKey()` instead of `TryGet()` - Added `.ToList()` to `GetAllFromCommands()` to create a snapshot for safe enumeration - Added comment explaining that `ConcurrentDictionary` provides snapshot enumeration in `GetBindings()` - Added `.ToArray()` to `Clear(Command[])` to create snapshot before iteration ### 2. Thread Safety Test Suite - **File**: `Tests/UnitTestsParallelizable/Input/InputBindingsThreadSafetyTests.cs` - **New file** with comprehensive thread safety tests: - `Add_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests concurrent additions - `GetBindings_DuringConcurrentModification_NoExceptions` - Tests enumeration during modifications - `TryGet_ConcurrentAccess_ReturnsConsistentResults` - Tests concurrent reads - `Clear_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests concurrent clearing - `Remove_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests concurrent removals - `Replace_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests concurrent replacements - `GetAllFromCommands_DuringModification_NoExceptions` - Tests LINQ queries during modifications - `MixedOperations_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests mixed operations (add/read/remove) - `KeyBindings_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests actual `KeyBindings` class - `MouseBindings_ConcurrentAccess_NoExceptions` - Tests actual `MouseBindings` class ## Benefits of ConcurrentDictionary Approach 1. **Lock-Free Reads**: Most read operations don't require locks, improving performance 2. **Snapshot Enumeration**: Built-in support for safe enumeration during concurrent modifications 3. **Simplified Code**: No need for explicit `lock` statements or lock objects 4. **Better Scalability**: Multiple threads can read/write simultaneously 5. **No "Collection was modified" Exceptions**: Enumeration creates a snapshot ## Performance Characteristics - **Read Operations**: Lock-free, very fast - **Write Operations**: Uses fine-grained locking internally, minimal contention - **Memory Overhead**: Slightly higher than `Dictionary` but negligible in practice - **Enumeration**: Creates a snapshot, safe for concurrent modifications ## Test Results - **Original failing test now passes**: `ApplicationImplTests.Init_CreatesKeybindings` - **10 new thread safety tests**: All passing - **All 11,741 parallelizable tests**: All passing (11,731 passed, 10 skipped) - **All 1,779 non-parallelizable tests**: All passing (1,762 passed, 17 skipped) - **No compilation errors**: Clean build with no xUnit1031 warnings (suppressed with pragmas) ## Verification The original failure was: ``` System.InvalidOperationException: Collection was modified; enumeration operation may not execute. ``` This occurred in parallelizable tests when multiple threads accessed `KeyBindings.GetBindings()` simultaneously. The `ConcurrentDictionary` implementation resolves this by providing thread-safe operations and snapshot enumeration. ## Notes - The xUnit1031 warnings about using `Task.WaitAll` instead of `async/await` have been suppressed with `#pragma warning disable xUnit1031` directives, as these are intentional blocking operations in stress tests that test concurrent scenarios - All existing functionality is preserved; this is a drop-in replacement - No changes to public API surface - Existing tests continue to pass * Make InputBindings and KeyboardImpl thread-safe for concurrent access Replace Dictionary with ConcurrentDictionary in InputBindings<TEvent, TBinding> and KeyboardImpl to enable safe parallel test execution and multi-threaded usage. Changes: - InputBindings: Replace Dictionary with ConcurrentDictionary for _bindings - InputBindings: Make Replace() atomic using AddOrUpdate instead of Remove+Add - InputBindings: Make ReplaceCommands() atomic using AddOrUpdate - InputBindings: Add IsValid() check to both Add() overloads - InputBindings: Add defensive .ToList()/.ToArray() for safe LINQ enumeration - KeyboardImpl: Replace Dictionary with ConcurrentDictionary for _commandImplementations - KeyboardImpl: Change AddKeyBindings() to use ReplaceCommands for idempotent initialization - Add 10 comprehensive thread safety tests for InputBindings - Add 9 comprehensive thread safety tests for KeyboardImpl The ConcurrentDictionary implementation provides: - Lock-free reads for better performance under concurrent access - Atomic operations for Replace/ReplaceCommands preventing race conditions - Snapshot enumeration preventing "Collection was modified" exceptions - No breaking API changes - maintains backward compatibility All 11,750 parallelizable tests pass (11,740 passed, 10 skipped). Fixes race conditions that caused ApplicationImplTests.Init_CreatesKeybindings to fail intermittently during parallel test execution. * Decouple ApplicationImpl from Application static props Removed initialization of `Force16Colors` and `ForceDriver` from `Application` static properties in the `ApplicationImpl` constructor. The class still subscribes to the `Force16ColorsChanged` and `ForceDriverChanged` events, but no longer sets initial values for these properties. This change simplifies the constructor and reduces coupling between `ApplicationImpl` and `Application`. * Refactored keyboard initialization in `ApplicationImpl` to use `Application` static properties for default key assignments, ensuring synchronization with pre-`Init()` changes. Improved `KeyboardImpl` initialization to avoid premature `ApplicationImpl.Instance` access, enhancing testability. Standardized constant naming conventions and improved code readability in thread safety tests for `KeyboardImpl` and `InputBindings`. Updated `TestInputBindings` implementation for clarity and conciseness. Applied consistent code style improvements across files, including spacing, formatting, and variable naming, to enhance maintainability and readability. * Fix race conditions in parallel tests - thread-safe ApplicationImpl and KeyboardImpl Fixes intermittent failures in parallel tests caused by three separate race conditions: 1. **KeyboardImpl constructor race condition** - Constructor was accessing Application.QuitKey/ArrangeKey/etc which triggered ApplicationImpl.Instance getter, setting ModelUsage=LegacyStatic before Application.Create() was called - Changed constructor to initialize keys with hard-coded defaults instead - Added synchronization from Application static properties during Init() 2. **InputBindings.Replace() race condition** - Between GetOrAdd(oldEventArgs) and AddOrUpdate(newEventArgs), another thread could modify bindings, causing stale data to overwrite valid bindings - Added early return for same-key case (oldEventArgs == newEventArgs) - Kept atomic operations with proper updateValueFactory handling - Added detailed thread-safety documentation 3. **ApplicationImpl model usage fence checks race condition** - Two threads calling Init() simultaneously could both pass fence checks before either set ModelUsage, allowing improper model mixing - Added _modelUsageLock for thread-safe synchronization - Made all ModelUsage operations atomic (Instance getter, SetInstance, MarkInstanceBasedModelUsed, ResetModelUsageTracking, Init fence checks) **Files Changed:** - Terminal.Gui/App/ApplicationImpl.cs - Added _modelUsageLock, made all ModelUsage access thread-safe - Terminal.Gui/App/ApplicationImpl.Lifecycle.cs - Thread-safe fence checks in Init(), sync keyboard keys from Application properties - Terminal.Gui/App/Keyboard/KeyboardImpl.cs - Fixed constructor to not trigger ApplicationImpl.Instance - Terminal.Gui/Input/InputBindings.cs - Fixed Replace() race condition with proper atomic operations **Testing:** - All 11 ApplicationImplTests pass - All 9 KeyboardImplThreadSafetyTests pass - All 10 InputBindingsThreadSafetyTests pass - No more intermittent "Cannot use modern instance-based model after using legacy static Application model" errors in parallel test execution The root cause was KeyboardImpl constructor accessing Application static properties during object creation, which would lazily initialize ApplicationImpl.Instance and set the wrong ModelUsage before Application.Create() could mark it as InstanceBased. * Warning cleanup * docs: Add comprehensive MessageBox and Clipboard API documentation - Updated MessageBox class docs with nullable return value explanation - Created docfx/docs/messagebox-clipboard-changes-v2.md migration guide - Updated migratingfromv1.md with quick links to major changes - Created PR-SUMMARY.md documenting all changes - Added examples for both instance-based and legacy patterns - Documented application model fencing and thread safety improvements The documentation covers: • MessageBox nullable int? returns (null = cancelled) • Clipboard refactoring from static to instance-based • Application model usage fencing to prevent pattern mixing • Thread safety improvements in KeyboardImpl and InputBindings • Complete migration guide with code examples • Benefits and rationale for all changes * Refactor static properties to use backing fields Refactored static properties in multiple classes (`Button`, `CheckBox`, `Dialog`, `FrameView`, `MessageBox`, `StatusBar`, and `Window`) to use private backing fields for better encapsulation and configurability. Default values are now stored in private static fields, allowing overrides via configuration files (e.g., `Resources/config.json`). Updated property definitions to use `get`/`set` accessors interacting with the backing fields. Retained the `[ConfigurationProperty]` attribute to ensure runtime configurability. Removed redundant code, improved XML documentation, adjusted namespace declarations for consistency, and performed general code cleanup to enhance readability and maintainability. * Fix Windows-only parallel test failure by preventing ConfigurationManager from triggering ApplicationImpl.Instance Problem: `MessageBoxTests.Location_And_Size_Correct` was failing only on Windows in parallel tests with: System.InvalidOperationException: Cannot use modern instance-based model (Application.Create) after using legacy static Application model (Application.Init/ApplicationImpl.Instance). Root Cause (maybe): View classes (MessageBox, Dialog, Window, Button, CheckBox, FrameView, StatusBar) had `[ConfigurationProperty]` decorated auto-properties with inline initializers. When ConfigurationManager's module initializer scanned assemblies using reflection, accessing these auto-properties could trigger lazy initialization of other static members, which in some cases indirectly referenced `ApplicationImpl.Instance`, marking the model as "legacy" before parallel tests called `Application.Create()`. Solution: Converted all `[ConfigurationProperty]` auto-properties in View classes to use private backing fields with explicit getters/setters, matching the pattern used by `Application.QuitKey`. This prevents any code execution during reflection-based property discovery. Files Changed: - Terminal.Gui/Views/MessageBox.cs - 4 properties converted - Terminal.Gui/Views/Dialog.cs - 6 properties converted - Terminal.Gui/Views/Window.cs - 2 properties converted - Terminal.Gui/Views/Button.cs - 2 properties converted - Terminal.Gui/Views/CheckBox.cs - 1 property converted - Terminal.Gui/Views/FrameView.cs - 1 property converted - Terminal.Gui/Views/StatusBar.cs - 1 property converted Test Reorganization: - Moved `ConfigurationManagerTests.GetConfigPropertiesByScope_Gets` from UnitTestsParallelizable to UnitTests (defines custom ConfigurationProperty which affects global state) - Moved `SourcesManagerTests.Sources_StaysConsistentWhenUpdateFails` from UnitTestsParallelizable to UnitTests (modifies static ConfigurationManager.ThrowOnJsonErrors property) Best Practice: All `[ConfigurationProperty]` decorated static properties should use private backing fields to avoid triggering lazy initialization during ConfigurationManager's module initialization. Fixes: Windows-only parallel test failure in MessageBoxTests * Add thread-safety to CollectionNavigator classes - Add lock-based synchronization to CollectionNavigatorBase for _searchString and _lastKeystroke fields - Add lock-based synchronization to CollectionNavigator for Collection property access - Protect ElementAt and GetCollectionLength methods with locks - Add 6 comprehensive thread-safety tests covering: - Concurrent SearchString access - Concurrent Collection property access - Concurrent navigation operations (50 parallel tasks) - Concurrent collection modification with readers/writers - Concurrent search string changes - Stress test with 100 tasks × 1000 operations each All tests pass (31/31) including new thread-safety tests. The implementation uses lock-based synchronization rather than concurrent collections because: - IList interface is not thread-safe by design - CollectionNavigator is internal and used by UI components (ListView/TreeView) - Matches existing Terminal.Gui patterns (Scope<T>, ConfigProperty) - Provides simpler and more predictable behavior Fixes thread-safety issues when CollectionNavigator is accessed from multiple threads. * cleanup * Run parallel unit tests 10 times with varying parallelization to expose concurrency issues Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Fix parallel unit tests workflow - use proper xUnit parallelization parameters Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Fix environment variable reference in workflow - use proper bash syntax Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Run parallel tests 10 times sequentially instead of matrix expansion Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Make ConfigurationManager thread-safe - use ConcurrentDictionary and add locks Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Add Debug.Fail to detect legacy Application usage in parallelizable tests Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Move ScrollSliderTests to UnitTests project - they access legacy Application model Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Revert ScrollSliderTests move and document root cause analysis Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Remove Debug.Fail and move ScrollSliderTests to UnitTests project Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Re-add Debug.Fail to detect legacy Application usage in parallelizable tests Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Refactor tests and improve parallelization support Commented out `Debug.Fail` statements in `Application.Lifecycle.cs` and `ApplicationImpl.cs` to prevent interruptions during parallel tests. Refactored `ToString` in `ApplicationImpl.cs` to use an expression-bodied member and removed unused imports. Rewrote tests in `ClipRegionTests.cs` and `ScrollSliderTests.cs` to remove global state dependencies and migrated them to the `UnitTests_Parallelizable` namespace. Enabled nullable annotations and updated assertions for clarity and modern patterns. Improved test coverage by adding scenarios for clamping, layout, and size calculations. Updated `README.md` to include `[SetupFakeApplication]` in the list of patterns that block parallelization and clarified migration guidelines. Replaced `[SetupFakeDriver]` with `[SetupFakeApplication]` in examples. Added `<Folder Include="Drivers\" />` to `UnitTests.csproj` for better organization. Adjusted test project references to reflect test migration. Enhanced test output validation in `ScrollSliderTests.cs`. Removed redundant test cases and improved documentation to align with modern C# practices and ensure maintainability. * marked as a "TODO" for potential future configurability. --------- Co-authored-by: copilot-swe-agent[bot] <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Tig <tig@users.noreply.github.com>
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# Migrating From v1 To v2
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This document provides an overview of the changes between Terminal.Gui v1 and v2. It is intended to help developers migrate their applications from v1 to v2.
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For detailed breaking change documentation check out this Discussion: https://github.com/gui-cs/Terminal.Gui/discussions/2448
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## View Constructors -> Initializers
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In v1, @Terminal.Gui.View and most sub-classes had multiple constructors that took a variety of parameters. In v2, the constructors have been replaced with initializers. This change was made to simplify the API and make it easier to use. In addition, the v1 constructors drove a false (and needlessly complex) distinction between "Absolute" and "Computed" layout. In v2, the layout system is much simpler and more intuitive.
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### How to Fix
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Replace the constructor calls with initializer calls.
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```diff
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- var myView = new View (new Rect (10, 10, 40, 10));
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+ var myView = new View { X = 10, Y = 10, Width = 40, Height = 10 };
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```
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## TrueColor Support - 24-bit Color is the default
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Terminal.Gui v2 now supports 24-bit color by default. This means that the colors you use in your application will be more accurate and vibrant. If you are using custom colors in your application, you may need to update them to use the new 24-bit color format.
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The @Terminal.Gui.Attribute class has been simplified. Color names now match the ANSI standard ('Brown' is now called 'Yellow')
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### How to Fix
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Static class `Attribute.Make` has been removed. Use constructor instead
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```diff
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- var c = Attribute.Make(Color.BrightMagenta, Color.Blue);
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+ var c = new Attribute(Color.BrightMagenta, Color.Blue);
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```
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```diff
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- var c = Color.Brown;
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+ var c = Color.Yellow;
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```
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## Low-Level Type Changes
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* `Rect` -> `Rectangle`
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* `Point` -> `Point`
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* `Size` -> `Size`
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### How to Fix
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* Replace `Rect` with `Rectangle`
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## `NStack.string` has been removed. Use `System.Rune` instead.
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See [Unicode](https://gui-cs.github.io/Terminal.GuiV2Docs/docs/overview.html#unicode) for details.
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### How to Fix
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Replace `using` statements with the `System.Text` namespace
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```diff
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- using NStack;
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+ using System.Text;
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```
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Anywhere you have an implicit cast from `char` to `Rune`, replace with a constructor call
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- myView.AddRune(col, row, '▄');
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```
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When measuring the screen space taken up by a `Rune` use `GetColumns()`
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- Rune.ColumnWidth(rune);
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## View Life Cycle Management
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In v1, @Terminal.Gui.View was derived from `Responder` which supported `IDisposable`. In v2, `Responder` has been removed and @Terminal.Gui.View is the base-class supporting `IDisposable`.
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In v1, @Terminal.Gui./Terminal.Gui.Application.Init) automatically created a toplevel view and set [Application.TopRunnable](~/api/Terminal.Gui.Application.TopRunnable. In v2, @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.Init no longer automatically creates a toplevel or sets @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.TopRunnable; app developers must explicitly create the toplevel view and pass it to @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.Run (or use `Application.Run<myTopLevel>`). Developers are responsible for calling `Dispose` on any toplevel they create before exiting.
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* Replace `Responder` with @Terminal.Gui.View
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* Update any code that assumes `Application.Init` automatically created a toplevel view and set `Application.TopRunnable`.
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* Update any code that assumes `Application.Init` automatically disposed of the toplevel view when the application exited.
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## Instance-Based Application Architecture
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See the [Application Deep Dive](application.md) for complete details on the new application architecture.
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Terminal.Gui v2 introduces an instance-based application architecture. While the static `Application` class still works (marked obsolete), the recommended pattern is to use `Application.Create()` to get an `IApplication` instance.
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### Key Changes
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- **Static Application is Obsolete**: The static `Application` class delegates to `ApplicationImpl.Instance` (a singleton) and is marked `[Obsolete]` but remains functional for backward compatibility.
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- **Recommended Pattern**: Use `Application.Create()` to get a new `IApplication` instance for better testability and multiple application contexts.
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- **View.App Property**: Every view has an `App` property that references its `IApplication` context, enabling views to access application services without static dependencies.
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### Migration Strategies
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**Option 1: Continue Using Static Application (Backward Compatible)**
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The static `Application` class still works, so existing v1 code can continue to work with minimal changes:
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```csharp
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// v1 code (still works in v2, but obsolete)
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Application.Init();
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var top = new Toplevel();
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top.Add(myView);
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Application.Run(top);
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top.Dispose();
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Application.Shutdown();
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```
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**Option 2: Migrate to Instance-Based Pattern (Recommended)**
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For new code or when refactoring, use the instance-based pattern:
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```csharp
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// v2 recommended pattern
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var app = Application.Create();
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app.Init();
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var top = new Toplevel();
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top.Add(myView);
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app.Run(top);
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top.Dispose();
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app.Shutdown();
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```
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**Option 3: Use View.App Property**
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When accessing application services from within views, use the `App` property instead of static `Application`:
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```csharp
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// OLD (v1 / obsolete static):
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public void Refresh()
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{
|
||||
Application.TopRunnable?.SetNeedsDraw();
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// NEW (v2 - use View.App):
|
||||
public void Refresh()
|
||||
{
|
||||
App?.Current?.SetNeedsDraw();
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Benefits of Instance-Based Architecture
|
||||
|
||||
- **Testability**: Views can be tested without `Application.Init()` by setting `view.App = mockApp`
|
||||
- **Multiple Contexts**: Multiple `IApplication` instances can coexist
|
||||
- **Clear Ownership**: Views explicitly know their application context
|
||||
- **Reduced Global State**: Less reliance on static singletons
|
||||
|
||||
## @Terminal.Gui.Pos and @Terminal.Gui.Dim types now adhere to standard C# idioms
|
||||
|
||||
* In v1, the @Terminal.Gui.Pos and @Terminal.Gui.Dim types (e.g. @Terminal.Gui.Pos.PosView) were nested classes and marked @Terminal.Gui.internal. In v2, they are no longer nested, and have appropriate public APIs.
|
||||
* Nullabilty is enabled.
|
||||
* Methods & properties follow standards.
|
||||
* The static method that creates a @Terminal.Gui.PosAbsolute, `Pos.At`, was renamed to @Terminal.Gui.Pos.Absolute for consistency.
|
||||
* The static method that crates as @Terminal.Gui.DimAbsoulte, `Dim.Sized`, was renamed to @Terminal.Gui.Dim.Absolute for consistency.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Search and replace `Pos.Pos` -> `Pos`.
|
||||
* Search and replace `Dim.Dim` -> `Dim`.
|
||||
* Search and replace `Pos.At` -> `Pos.Absolute`
|
||||
* Search and replace `Dim.Sized` -> `Dim.Absolute`
|
||||
* Search and replace `Dim.Anchor` -> `Dim.GetAnchor`
|
||||
* Search and replace `Pos.Anchor` -> `Pos.GetAnchor`
|
||||
|
||||
## Layout Improvements
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, the layout system has been improved to make it easier to create complex user interfaces. If you are using custom layouts in your application, you may need to update them to use the new layout system.
|
||||
|
||||
* The distinction between `Absolute Layout` and `Computed Layout` has been removed, as has the `LayoutStyle` enum. v1 drew a false distinction between these styles.
|
||||
* @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Frame now represents the position and size of the view in the superview's coordinate system. The `Frame` property is of type `Rectangle`.
|
||||
* @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Bounds has been replaced by @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Viewport. The `Viewport` property represents the visible area of the view in its own coordinate system. The `Viewport` property is of type `Rectangle`.
|
||||
* @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.GetContentSize represents the size of the view's content. This replaces `ScrollView` and `ScrollBarView` in v1. See more below.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
### `Bounds` -> `Viewport`
|
||||
|
||||
* Remove all references ot `LayoutStyle`.
|
||||
* Rename `Bounds` to `Viewport`. The `Location` property of `Bounds` can now have non-zero values.
|
||||
* Update any code that assumed `Bounds.Location` was always `Point.Empty`.
|
||||
* Update any code that used `Bounds` to refer to the size of the view's content. Use `GetContentSize()` instead.
|
||||
* Update any code that assumed `Bounds.Size` was the same as `Frame.Size`. `Frame.Size` defines the size of the view in the superview's coordinate system, while `Viewport.Size` defines the visible area of the view in its own coordinate system.
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.GetAdornmentsThickness to get the total thickness of the view's border, margin, and padding.
|
||||
* Not assume a View can draw outside of 'Viewport'. Use the 'Margin', 'Border', and 'Padding' Adornments to do things outside of `Viewport`. View subclasses should not implement their own concept of padding or margins but leverage these `Adornments` instead.
|
||||
* Mouse and draw events now provide coordinates relative to the `Viewport` not the `Frame`.
|
||||
|
||||
## `View.AutoSize` has been removed. Use @Terminal.Gui.Dim.Auto for width or height instead.
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, `View.AutoSize` was used to size a view to its `Text`. In v2, `View.AutoSize` has been removed. Use @Terminal.Gui.Dim.Auto for width or height instead.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Replace `View.AutoSize = true` with `View.Width = Dim.Auto` or `View.Height = Dim.Auto` as needed. See the [DimAuto Deep Dive](dimauto.md) for more information.
|
||||
|
||||
## Adornments
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, the `Border`, `Margin`, and `Padding` properties have been added to all views. This simplifies view development and enables a sophisticated look and feel. If you are using custom borders, margins, or padding in your application, you may need to update them to use the new properties.
|
||||
|
||||
* `View.Border` is now of type @Terminal.Gui.Adornment. @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.BorderStyle is provided as a convenience property to set the border style (`myView.BorderStyle = LineStyle.Double`).
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
## Built-in Scrolling
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, scrolling was enabled by using `ScrollView` or `ScrollBarView`. In v2, the base @Terminal.Gui.View class supports scrolling inherently. The area of a view visible to the user at a given moment was previously a rectangle called `Bounds`. `Bounds.Location` was always `Point.Empty`. In v2 the visible area is a rectangle called `Viewport` which is a protal into the Views content, which can be bigger (or smaller) than the area visible to the user. Causing a view to scroll is as simple as changing `View.Viewport.Location`. The View's content is described by @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.GetContentSize. See [Layout](layout.md) for details.
|
||||
|
||||
@Terminal.Gui.ScrollBar replaces `ScrollBarView` with a much cleaner implementation of a scrollbar. In addition, @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.VerticalScrollBar and @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.HorizontalScrollBar provide a simple way to enable scroll bars in any View with almost no code. See See [Scrolling Deep Dive](scrolling.md) for more.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Replace `ScrollView` with @Terminal.Gui.View and use `Viewport` and @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.GetContentSize to control scrolling.
|
||||
* Update any code that assumed `Bounds.Location` was always `Point.Empty`.
|
||||
* Update any code that used `Bounds` to refer to the size of the view's content. Use @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.GetContentSize instead.
|
||||
* Update any code that assumed `Bounds.Size` was the same as `Frame.Size`. `Frame.Size` defines the size of the view in the superview's coordinate system, while `Viewport.Size` defines the visible area of the view in its own coordinate system.
|
||||
* Replace `ScrollBarView` with @Terminal.Gui.ScrollBar. See [Scrolling Deep Dive](scrolling.md) for more.
|
||||
|
||||
## Updated Keyboard API
|
||||
|
||||
The API for handling keyboard input is significantly improved. See [Keyboard API](keyboard.md).
|
||||
|
||||
* The @Terminal.Gui.Key class replaces the `KeyEvent` struct and provides a platform-independent abstraction for common keyboard operations. It is used for processing keyboard input and raising keyboard events. This class provides a high-level abstraction with helper methods and properties for common keyboard operations. Use this class instead of the low-level @Terminal.Gui.KeyCode enum when possible. See @Terminal.Gui.Key for more details.
|
||||
* The preferred way to enable Application-wide or View-heirarchy-dependent keystrokes is to use the @Terminal.Gui.Shortcut View or the built-in View's that utilize it, such as the @Terminal.Gui.Bar-based views.
|
||||
* The preferred way to handle single keystrokes is to use **Key Bindings**. Key Bindings map a key press to a @Terminal.Gui.Input.Command. A view can declare which commands it supports, and provide a lambda that implements the functionality of the command, using `View.AddCommand()`. Use the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Keybindings to configure the key bindings.
|
||||
* For better consistency and user experience, the default key for closing an app or `Toplevel` is now `Esc` (it was previously `Ctrl+Q`).
|
||||
* The `Application.RootKeyEvent` method has been replaced with `Application.KeyDown`
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Replace `KeyEvent` with `Key`
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.AddCommand to define commands your view supports.
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Keybindings to configure key bindings to `Command`s.
|
||||
* It should be very uncommon for v2 code to override `OnKeyPressed` etc...
|
||||
* Anywhere `Ctrl+Q` was hard-coded as the "quit key", replace with `Application.QuitKey`.
|
||||
* See *Navigation* below for more information on v2's navigation keys.
|
||||
* Replace `Application.RootKeyEvent` with `Application.KeyDown`. If the reason for subscribing to RootKeyEvent was to enable an application-wide action based on a key-press, consider using Application.KeyBindings instead.
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- Application.RootKeyEvent(KeyEvent arg)
|
||||
+ Application.KeyDown(object? sender, Key e)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## @Terminal.Gui.Input.Command has been expanded and simplified
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, the `Command` enum had duplicate entries and inconsistent naming. In v2 it has been both expanded and simplified.
|
||||
|
||||
### How To Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Update any references to old `Command` values with the updated versions.
|
||||
|
||||
## Updated Mouse API
|
||||
|
||||
The API for mouse input is now internally consistent and easier to use.
|
||||
|
||||
* The @Terminal.Gui.MouseEventArgs class replaces `MouseEventEventArgs`.
|
||||
* More granular APIs are provided to ease handling specific mouse actions. See [Mouse API](mouse.md).
|
||||
* Views can use the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Highlight event to have the view be visibly highlighted on various mouse events.
|
||||
* Views can set `View.WantContinousButtonPresses = true` to have their @Terminal.Gui.Input.Command.Accept command be invoked repeatedly as the user holds a mouse button down on the view.
|
||||
* Mouse and draw events now provide coordinates relative to the `Viewport` not the `Screen`.
|
||||
* The `Application.RootMouseEvent` method has been replaced with `Application.MouseEvent`
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Replace `MouseEventEventArgs` with `MouseEvent`
|
||||
* Use the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Highlight event to have the view be visibly highlighted on various mouse events.
|
||||
* Set `View.WantContinousButtonPresses = true` to have the @Terminal.Gui.Input.Command.Accept command be invoked repeatedly as the user holds a mouse button down on the view.
|
||||
* Update any code that assumed mouse events provided coordinates relative to the `Screen`.
|
||||
* Replace `Application.RootMouseEvent` with `Application.MouseEvent`.
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- Application.RootMouseEvent(KeyEvent arg)
|
||||
+ Application.MouseEvent(object? sender, MouseEventArgs mouseEvent)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Navigation - `Cursor`, `Focus`, `TabStop` etc...
|
||||
|
||||
The cursor and focus system has been redesigned in v2 to be more consistent and easier to use. If you are using custom cursor or focus logic in your application, you may need to update it to use the new system.
|
||||
|
||||
### Cursor
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, whether the cursor (the flashing caret) was visible or not was controlled by `View.CursorVisibility` which was an enum extracted from Ncruses/Terminfo. It only works in some cases on Linux, and only partially with `WindowsDriver`. The position of the cursor was determined by the last call to the driver's Move method. `View.PositionCursor()` could be overridden by views to cause `Application` to call the driver's positioning method on behalf of the app and to manage setting `CursorVisibility`. This API was confusing and bug-prone.
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, the API is (NOT YET IMPLEMENTED) simplified. A view simply reports the style of cursor it wants and the Viewport-relative location:
|
||||
|
||||
* `public Point? CursorPosition`
|
||||
- If `null` the cursor is not visible
|
||||
- If `{}` the cursor is visible at the `Point`.
|
||||
* `public event EventHandler<LocationChangedEventArgs>? CursorPositionChanged`
|
||||
* `public int? CursorStyle`
|
||||
- If `null` the default cursor style is used.
|
||||
- If `{}` specifies the style of cursor. See [cursor.md](cursor.md) for more.
|
||||
* `Application` now has APIs for querying available cursor styles.
|
||||
* The driver details are no longer directly accessible to View subclasses.
|
||||
|
||||
#### How to Fix (Cursor API)
|
||||
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.CursorPosition to set the cursor position in a view. Set @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.CursorPosition to `null` to hide the cursor.
|
||||
* Set @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.CursorVisibility to the cursor style you want to use.
|
||||
* Remove any overrides of `OnEnter` and `OnLeave` that explicitly change the cursor.
|
||||
|
||||
### Driver Access
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, Views could access `Driver` directly (e.g., `Driver.Move()`, `Driver.Rows`, `Driver.Cols`). In v2, `Driver` is internal and View subclasses should not access it directly. ViewBase provides all necessary abstractions for Views to function without needing direct driver access.
|
||||
|
||||
#### How to Fix (Driver Access)
|
||||
|
||||
* Replace `Driver.Rows` and `Driver.Cols` with @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.Screen.Height and @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.Screen.Width
|
||||
* Replace direct `Driver.Move(screenX, screenY)` calls with @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Move using viewport-relative coordinates
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.AddRune and @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.AddStr for drawing
|
||||
* ViewBase infrastructure classes (in `Terminal.Gui/ViewBase/`) can still access Driver for framework implementation needs
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- if (x >= Driver.Cols) return;
|
||||
+ if (x >= Application.Screen.Width) return;
|
||||
|
||||
- Point screenPos = ViewportToScreen(new Point(col, row));
|
||||
- Driver.Move(screenPos.X, screenPos.Y);
|
||||
+ Move(col, row); // Move handles viewport-to-screen conversion
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Focus
|
||||
|
||||
See [navigation.md](navigation.md) for more details.
|
||||
See also [Keyboard](keyboard.md) where HotKey is covered more deeply...
|
||||
|
||||
* In v1, `View.CanFocus` was `true` by default. In v2, it is `false`. Any `View` subclass that wants to be focusable must set `CanFocus = true`.
|
||||
* In v1 it was not possible to remove focus from a view. `HasFocus` as a get-only property. In v2, `view.HasFocus` can be set as well. Setting to `true` is equivalent to calling `view.SetFocus`. Setting to `false` is equivalent to calling `view.SuperView.AdvanceFocus` (which might not actually cause `view` to stop having focus).
|
||||
* In v1, calling `super.Add (view)` where `view.CanFocus == true` caused all views up the hierarchy (all SuperViews) to get `CanFocus` set to `true` as well. In v2, developers need to explicitly set `CanFocus` for any view in the view-hierarchy where focus is desired. This simplifies the implementation and removes confusing automatic behavior.
|
||||
* In v1, if `view.CanFocus == true`, `Add` would automatically set `TabStop`. In v2, the automatic setting of `TabStop` in `Add` is retained because it is not overly complex to do so and is a nice convenience for developers to not have to set both `Tabstop` and `CanFocus`. Note v2 does NOT automatically change `CanFocus` if `TabStop` is changed.
|
||||
* `view.TabStop` now describes the behavior of a view in the focus chain. the `TabBehavior` enum includes `NoStop` (the view may be focusable, but not via next/prev keyboard nav), `TabStop` (the view may be focusable, and `NextTabStop`/`PrevTabStop` keyboard nav will stop), `TabGroup` (the view may be focusable, and `NextTabGroup`/`PrevTabGroup` keyboard nav will stop).
|
||||
* In v1, the `View.Focused` property was a cache of which view in `SubViews/TabIndexes` had `HasFocus == true`. There was a lot of logic for keeping this property in sync. In v2, `View.Focused` is a get-only, computed property.
|
||||
* In v1, the `View.MostFocused` property recursed down the subview-hierarchy on each get. In addition, because only one View in an application can be the "most focused", it doesn't make sense for this property to be on every View. In v2, this API is removed. Use `Application.Navigation.GetFocused()` instead.
|
||||
* The v1 APIs `View.EnsureFocus`/`FocusNext`/`FocusPrev`/`FocusFirst`/`FocusLast` are replaced in v2 with these APIs that accomplish the same thing, more simply.
|
||||
- `public bool AdvanceFocus (NavigationDirection direction, TabBehavior? behavior)`
|
||||
- `public bool FocusDeepest (NavigationDirection direction, TabBehavior? behavior)`
|
||||
* In v1, the `View.OnEnter/Enter` and `View.OnLeave/Leave` virtual methods/events could be used to notify that a view had gained or lost focus, but had confusing semantics around what it mean to override (requiring calling `base`) and bug-ridden behavior on what the return values signified. The "Enter" and "Leave" terminology was confusing. In v2, `View.OnHasFocusChanging/HasFocusChanging` and `View.OnHasFocusChanged/HasFocusChanged` replace `View.OnEnter/Enter` and `View.OnLeave/Leave`. These virtual methods/events follow standard Terminal.Gui event patterns. The `View.OnHasFocusChanging/HasFocusChanging` event supports being cancelled.
|
||||
* In v1, the concept of `Mdi` views included a large amount of complex code (in `Toplevel` and `Application`) for dealing with navigation across overlapped Views. This has all been radically simplified in v2. Any View can work in an "overlapped" or "tiled" way. See [navigation.md](navigation.md) for more details.
|
||||
* The `View.TabIndex` and `View.TabIndexes` have been removed. Change the order of the views in `View.SubViews` to change the navigation order (using, for example `View.MoveSubViewTowardsStart()`).
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix (Focus API)
|
||||
|
||||
* Set @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.CanFocus to `true` for any View sub-class that wants to be focusable.
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.Navigation.GetFocused to get the most focused view in the application.
|
||||
* Use @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.Navigation.AdvanceFocus to cause focus to change.
|
||||
|
||||
### Keyboard Navigation
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, `HotKey`s can be used to navigate across the entire application view-hierarchy. They work independently of `Focus`. This enables a user to navigate across a complex UI of nested subviews if needed (even in overlapped scenarios). An example use-case is the `AllViewsTester` scenario.
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, unlike v1, multiple Views in an application (even within the same SuperView) can have the same `HotKey`. Each press of the `HotKey` will invoke the next `HotKey` across the View hierarchy (NOT IMPLEMENTED YET)*
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, the keys used for navigation were both hard-coded and configurable, but in an inconsistent way. `Tab` and `Shift+Tab` worked consistently for navigating between SubViews, but were not configurable. `Ctrl+Tab` and `Ctrl+Shift+Tab` navigated across `Overlapped` views and had configurable "alternate" versions (`Ctrl+PageDown` and `Ctrl+PageUp`).
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, this is made consistent and configurable:
|
||||
|
||||
- `Application.NextTabStopKey` (`Key.Tab`) - Navigates to the next subview that is a `TabStop` (see below). If there is no next, the first subview that is a `TabStop` will gain focus.
|
||||
- `Application.PrevTabStopKey` (`Key.Tab.WithShift`) - Opposite of `Application.NextTabStopKey`.
|
||||
- `Key.CursorRight` - Operates identically to `Application.NextTabStopKey`.
|
||||
- `Key.CursorDown` - Operates identically to `Application.NextTabStopKey`.
|
||||
- `Key.CursorLeft` - Operates identically to `Application.PrevTabStopKey`.
|
||||
- `Key.CursorUp` - Operates identically to `Application.PrevTabStopKey`.
|
||||
- `Application.NextTabGroupKey` (`Key.F6`) - Navigates to the next view in the view-hierarchy that is a `TabGroup` (see below). If there is no next, the first view which is a `TabGroup` will gain focus.
|
||||
- `Application.PrevTabGroupKey` (`Key.F6.WithShift`) - Opposite of `Application.NextTabGroupKey`.
|
||||
|
||||
`F6` was chosen to match [Windows](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/input/keyboard-accelerators#common-keyboard-accelerators)
|
||||
|
||||
These keys are all registered as `KeyBindingScope.Application` key bindings by `Application`. Because application-scoped key bindings have the lowest priority, Views can override the behaviors of these keys (e.g. `TextView` overrides `Key.Tab` by default, enabling the user to enter `\t` into text). The `AllViews_AtLeastOneNavKey_Leaves` unit test ensures all built-in Views have at least one of the above keys that can advance.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix (Keyboard Navigation)
|
||||
|
||||
...
|
||||
|
||||
## Button.Clicked Event Renamed
|
||||
|
||||
The `Button.Clicked` event has been renamed `Button.Accepting`
|
||||
|
||||
## How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
Rename all instances of `Button.Clicked` to `Button.Accepting`. Note the signature change to mouse events below.
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- btnLogin.Clicked
|
||||
+ btnLogin.Accepting
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Alternatively, if you want to have key events as well as mouse events to fire an event, use `Button.Accepting`.
|
||||
|
||||
## Events now use `object sender, EventArgs args` signature
|
||||
|
||||
Previously events in Terminal.Gui used a mixture of `Action` (no arguments), `Action<string>` (or other raw datatype) and `Action<EventArgs>`. Now all events use the `EventHandler<EventArgs>` [standard .net design pattern](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/event-pattern#event-delegate-signatures).
|
||||
|
||||
For example, `event Action<long> TimeoutAdded` has become `event EventHandler<TimeoutEventArgs> TimeoutAdded`
|
||||
|
||||
This change was made for the following reasons:
|
||||
|
||||
- Event parameters are now individually named and documented (with xmldoc)
|
||||
- Future additions to event parameters can be made without being breaking changes (i.e. adding new properties to the EventArgs class)
|
||||
|
||||
For example:
|
||||
|
||||
```csharp
|
||||
|
||||
public class TimeoutEventArgs : EventArgs {
|
||||
|
||||
/// <summary>
|
||||
/// Gets the <see cref="DateTime.Ticks"/> in UTC time when the
|
||||
/// <see cref="Timeout"/> will next execute after.
|
||||
/// </summary>
|
||||
public long Ticks { get; }
|
||||
|
||||
[...]
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## How To Fix
|
||||
If you previously had a lambda expression, you can simply add the extra arguments:
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- btnLogin.Clicked += () => { /*do something*/ };
|
||||
+ btnLogin.Accepting += (s,e) => { /*do something*/ };
|
||||
```
|
||||
Note that the event name has also changed as noted above.
|
||||
|
||||
If you have used a named method instead of a lamda you will need to update the signature e.g.
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- private void MyButton_Clicked ()
|
||||
+ private void MyButton_Clicked (object sender, EventArgs e)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## `ReDraw` is now `Draw`
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
* Replace `ReDraw` with `Draw`
|
||||
* Mouse and draw events now provide coordinates relative to the `Viewport` not the `Frame`.
|
||||
|
||||
## No more nested classes
|
||||
|
||||
All public classes that were previously [nested classes](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/programming-guide/classes-and-structs/nested-types) are now in the root namespace as their own classes.
|
||||
|
||||
### How To Fix
|
||||
Replace references to nested types with the new standalone version
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
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- var myTab = new TabView.Tab();
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+ var myTab = new Tab();
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```
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## View and Text Alignment Changes
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In v1, both `TextAlignment` and `VerticalTextAlignment` enums were used to align text in views. In v2, these enums have been replaced with the @Terminal.Gui.Alignment enum. The @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.TextAlignment property controls horizontal text alignment and the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.VerticalTextAlignment property controls vertical text alignment.
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v2 now supports @Terminal.Gui.Pos.Align which enables views to be easily aligned within their Superview.
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The @Terminal.Gui.Aligner class makes it easy to align elements (text, Views, etc...) within a container.
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### How to Fix
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* Replace `VerticalAlignment.Middle` is now @Terminal.Gui.Alignment.Center.
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## `StatusBar`- `StatusItem` is replaced by `Shortcut`
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|
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@Terminal.Gui.StatusBar has been upgraded to utilize @Terminal.Gui.Shortcut.
|
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|
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### How to Fix
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|
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```diff
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- var statusBar = new StatusBar (
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- new StatusItem []
|
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- {
|
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- new (
|
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- Application.QuitKey,
|
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- $"{Application.QuitKey} to Quit",
|
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- () => Quit ()
|
||||
- )
|
||||
- }
|
||||
- );
|
||||
+ var statusBar = new StatusBar (new Shortcut [] { new (Application.QuitKey, "Quit", Quit) });
|
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```
|
||||
|
||||
## `CheckBox` - API renamed and simplified
|
||||
|
||||
In v1 `CheckBox` used `bool?` to represent the 3 states. To support consistent behavior for the `Accept` event, `CheckBox` was refactored to use the new `CheckState` enum instead of `bool?`.
|
||||
|
||||
Additionally, the `Toggle` event was renamed `CheckStateChanging` and made cancelable. The `Toggle` method was renamed to `AdvanceCheckState`.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
-var cb = new CheckBox ("_Checkbox", true); {
|
||||
- X = Pos.Right (label) + 1,
|
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- Y = Pos.Top (label) + 2
|
||||
- };
|
||||
- cb.Toggled += (e) => {
|
||||
- };
|
||||
- cb.Toggle ();
|
||||
+
|
||||
+var cb = new CheckBox ()
|
||||
+{
|
||||
+ Title = "_Checkbox",
|
||||
+ CheckState = CheckState.Checked
|
||||
+}
|
||||
+cb.CheckStateChanging += (s, e) =>
|
||||
+{
|
||||
+ e.Cancel = preventChange;
|
||||
+}
|
||||
+preventChange = false;
|
||||
+cb.AdvanceCheckState ();
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## `MainLoop` has been removed from `Application`
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, you could add timeouts via `Application.MainLoop.AddTimeout` and access the `MainLoop` object directly. In v2, the legacy `MainLoop` class has been completely removed as part of the architectural modernization. Timeout functionality and other features previously accessed via `MainLoop` are now available directly through `Application` or `ApplicationImpl`.
|
||||
|
||||
### How to Fix
|
||||
|
||||
Replace any `Application.MainLoop` references:
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- Application.MainLoop.AddTimeout (TimeSpan time, Func<MainLoop, bool> callback)
|
||||
+ Application.AddTimeout (TimeSpan time, Func<bool> callback)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
- Application.MainLoop.Wakeup ()
|
||||
+ // No replacement needed - wakeup is handled automatically by the modern architecture
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Note**: The legacy `MainLoop` infrastructure (including `IMainLoopDriver` and `FakeMainLoop`) has been removed. The modern v2 architecture uses `ApplicationImpl`, `MainLoopCoordinator`, and `ApplicationMainLoop` instead.
|
||||
|
||||
## `SendSubViewXXX` renamed and corrected
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, the `View` methods to move SubViews within the SubViews list were poorly named and actually operated in reverse of what their names suggested.
|
||||
|
||||
In v2, these methods have been named correctly.
|
||||
|
||||
- `SendSubViewToBack` -> `MoveSubViewToStart` - Moves the specified subview to the start of the list.
|
||||
- `SendSubViewBackward` -> `MoveSubViewTowardsStart` - Moves the specified subview one position towards the start of the list.
|
||||
- `SendSubViewToFront` -> `MoveSubViewToEnd` - Moves the specified subview to the end of the list.
|
||||
- `SendSubViewForward` -> `MoveSubViewTowardsEnd` - Moves the specified subview one position towards the end of the list.
|
||||
|
||||
## `Mdi` Replaced by `ViewArrangement.Overlapped`
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, it apps with multiple overlapping views could be created using a set of APIs spread across `Application` (e.g. `Application.MdiTop`) and `Toplevel` (e.g. `IsMdiContainer`). This functionality has been replaced in v2 with @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Arrangement. Specifically, overlapped views with @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.View.Arrangement having the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.ViewArrangement.Overlapped flag set will be arranged in an overlapped fashion using the order in their SuperView's subview list as the Z-order.
|
||||
|
||||
Setting the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.ViewArrangement.Movable flag will enable the overlapped views to be movable with the mouse or keyboard (`Ctrl+F5` to activate).
|
||||
|
||||
Setting the @Terminal.Gui.ViewBase.ViewArrangement.Sizable flag will enable the overlapped views to be resized with the mouse or keyboard (`Ctrl+F5` to activate).
|
||||
|
||||
In v1, only Views derived from `Toplevel` could be overlapped. In v2, any view can be.
|
||||
|
||||
v1 conflated the concepts of
|
||||
|
||||
## `PopoverMenu` replaced by `PopoverMenu`
|
||||
|
||||
`PopoverMenu` replaces `ContrextMenu`.
|
||||
|
||||
## `MenuItem` is now based on `Shortcut`
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
```diff
|
||||
new (
|
||||
Strings.charMapCopyGlyph,
|
||||
"",
|
||||
CopyGlyph,
|
||||
- null,
|
||||
- null,
|
||||
(KeyCode)Key.G.WithCtrl
|
||||
),
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Others...
|
||||
|
||||
* `View` and all subclasses support `IDisposable` and must be disposed (by calling `view.Dispose ()`) by whatever code owns the instance when the instance is longer needed.
|
||||
|
||||
* To simplify programming, any `View` added as a SubView another `View` will have it's lifecycle owned by the Superview; when a `View` is disposed, it will call `Dispose` on all the items in the `SubViews` property. Note this behavior is the same as it was in v1, just clarified.
|
||||
|
||||
* In v1, `Application.End` called `Dispose ()` on @Terminal.Gui.App.Application.TopRunnable (via `Runstate.Toplevel`). This was incorrect as it meant that after `Application.Run` returned, `Application.TopRunnable` had been disposed, and any code that wanted to interrogate the results of `Run` by accessing `Application.TopRunnable` only worked by accident. This is because GC had not actually happened; if it had the application would have crashed. In v2 `Application.End` does NOT call `Dispose`, and it is the caller to `Application.Run` who is responsible for disposing the `Toplevel` that was either passed to `Application.Run (View)` or created by `Application.Run<T> ()`.
|
||||
|
||||
* Any code that creates a `Toplevel`, either by using `top = new()` or by calling either `top = Application.Run ()` or `top = ApplicationRun<T>()` must call `top.Dispose` when complete. The exception to this is if `top` is passed to `myView.Add(top)` making it a subview of `myView`. This is because the semantics of `Add` are that the `myView` takes over responsibility for the subviews lifetimes. Of course, if someone calls `myView.Remove(top)` to remove said subview, they then re-take responsbility for `top`'s lifetime and they must call `top.Dispose`.
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user