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Line numbers in Expression Builder: Turn on by default?

Bud — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:09:00 GMT

Edited:

Could the line numbers in the Expression Builder be turned on by default?
- I can't think of any scenarios where having them on by default would cause problems.
- It's not obvious to everyone that the line numbers functionality exists...since they're hidden away in the right click menu.

Old idea:
Could Esri consider adding line numbers to the code window in Expression Builder?

Re: Line numbers in Expression Builder

jcarlson — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:40:21 GMT

Right click!

The setting feels unnecessarily hidden, and I feel it should be on by default. A little toggle somewhere in the panel would be nice.

Re: Line numbers in Expression Builder

DanPatterson — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 21:11:13 GMT

It is right there... as plain as day...

Create and manage attribute rules—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

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snip....

Expression—The Arcade expression that defines the rule:

Use the Expression Builder Set an expression to configure and verify an Arcade script.
If there are syntax errors, the line number and reason are referenced in the error.
To see the line numbers in the Expression Builder, right-click the expression input box and select Show Line Numbers.

Perhaps a small section on the expression builder dialog might be in order. 😉

Re: Line numbers in Expression Builder: Turn on by default?

AlfredBaldenweck — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:07:03 GMT

It's great that we can turn it on, but wouldn't it make more sense to turn it off, instead?

Why isn't it just on by default?