[Lazarus] New compiler options page "Additions and Overrides"

[Martin]

On 08/06/2013 17:00, Michael Van Canneyt wrote:
> On Sat, 8 Jun 2013, Martin wrote:
>>> I just want to set some compiler options. That's it.
>>
>> All the options are still there, so you do not need to worry.
>> Even if there are a default of debug and release mode, you do not 
>> worry. You never switch them, you only use one. You edit all options 
>> like you have always done.
>
> That is the whole point of the discussion, to make sure that this 
> remains possible in the future.
> Open options dialog, set 1 or 2 options (heaptrc jumps to mind), close.
>
>> Besides: The default for new projects can be saved. Delete the 2nd 
>> build mode, save as default, and you never worry again...
>
> You again make the same mistake: For this to work, you need to be 
> aware of build modes and how they work.
> So you are already in 'level 2' when proposing this concept.

Yes, but this was about the different preferences of expert users.
I did write about beginners in the part you did not quote.

Besides, as I pointed out above, you do not need to do that:

If there are 2 build modes, you can completely ignore that they exist.
- Edit options (applies to active BM)
- Compile, or do anything that uses the settings (use active BM)

So it just works.

The "besides" above was: If you are aware, and do not like it, then you 
can remove it



>
> I hope I made people aware that build modes are not the nec-plus-ultra 
> for everyone, and that forcing them on people will not necessarily be 
> met with enthousiasm from all. So you know you should tread carefully :-)
Agreed