There is some time that I've been using Node-RED daily and there's a functionality that I always change on the template and function nodes after updating Node-RED to a new version. I haven't found any similar issues here in the forum, is there any specific reason why both the function and template n…

[image] RafaelMuynarsk: Could those changes be in the core Node-RED development? Hi, Thanks for your suggestions. Unfortunately, there is more to simply calling getCursorPosition() and setCursorPosition() For starters, they are ACE only functions so would fail for anyone with monaco editor…

Hi, Ah, that's true... I've completely overlooked the monaco editor with those changes. But wouldn't a similar approach with something like if (monaco) and else if (ace) be a viable one? Or there are other things that would be a problem? Actually, my code does store individual positions for each f…

For ace, the solution is to serialise the session & restore it. No messing with cursors. for Monaco, the solution is 2 helper functions saveViewState and restoreViewState Here is a working demo... [chrome_4o86aHSc0I] I know there are few edge cases outstanding & i've been busy with other core wo…

I see... That looks better than mine because you don't need to deploy the node when you change the line (even though I talked about keeping the code in the same line after restarting the computer, thinking about it now, that's not really important deploying the line positions).

Just as a curiosity... Do those changes need to be implemented directly inside the template and function node code? Or do they work in a way that recording the position will not rely on the node development? One downside of the way I've implemented it is that it works only on the nodes that I've ma…

[image] RafaelMuynarsk: Do those changes need to be implemented directly inside the template and function node code? Or do they work in a way that recording the position will not rely on the node development? Yes and no. I have tried to make it 100% transparent to existing contrib nodes & mo…

Let me know if I need to make any adjustments to uibuilder, I know that you made some allowances previously and I'd much prefer to make sure I'm doing things properly.

Suggestion of enhancements for the template and function nodes

Core Development

jbudd 24 April 2022 09:30 2

I agree, this would be a nice feature to have.

cf my suggestion (not approved) Save and deploy

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Suggestion of enhancements for the template and function nodes

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