[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

Terry J. Reedy added the comment: I agree with Roger that developing an extension elsewhere is the proper first step. I suspect that you will want to experiment with the exact behavior and interface. So I am closing this for now, though you can reopen later if there is a renewed proposal to c

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

Roger Serwy added the comment: Let's move this discussion to the IDLE-dev mailing list. -- ___ Python tracker ___ ___ Python-bugs-lis

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

maniram maniram added the comment: I would be happy to help :) -- ___ Python tracker ___ ___ Python-bugs-list mailing list Unsubscrib

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

Roger Serwy added the comment: Would you want to collaborate on writing an extension to do this? Check out IdleX. -- ___ Python tracker ___

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

maniram maniram added the comment: In response to Roger Serwy: >>> I rarely have IDLE crash on Linux. If you're experiencing these issues on >>> Windows, see #13582. I'm on Ubuntu Linux and IDLE does'nt crash. Many editors have backup files in the case of a crash and after a crash have an opt

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

Roger Serwy added the comment: I rarely have IDLE crash on Linux. If you're experiencing these issues on Windows, see #13582. -- nosy: +serwy ___ Python tracker ___ ___

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

Changes by maniram maniram : -- type: -> feature request versions: +Python 3.2 ___ Python tracker ___ ___ Python-bugs-list mailing li

[issue13571] Backup files support in IDLE

New submission from maniram maniram : Automatically save files in IDLE's editor which are not saved to backup file(s) (perhaps in .idlerc) every minute. If IDLE crashes, save all files that are not saved to backup file(s) and then re-raise the error (like a finally statement) When IDLE detect