[Lazarus] Lazarus 2.2.6/Fpc 3.2.2 Win-32 - Cannot add desktops, why?

[Giuliano Colla]

Il 10/04/2023 16:53, Bo Berglund via lazarus ha scritto:

> I was following my notes on how to configure a newly installed Lazauus to my
> liking when I stumbled across an item I have not seen AFAICT:
>
> Normally I configure different desktops to use for different types of
> application, for example the one for standard GUI applications is different from
> what I use for console type programs.
>
> So I installed the 32 bit Lazarus on a Windows 10 x64 workstation using
> fpcupdeluxe (the reason for 32 bit is because I need that to be able to
> cross-compile for Raspberry Pi arm devices).
> I also installed the cross-compiler for arm-linux (the cross to Win64 was
> already installed when I installed the main Lazarus-32).
>
>
> When I now headed towards the desktop dialog (Tools/Desktops) it does not have
> an option to add new desktops! The only functions available on the "Manage
> Desktops" dialog are:
>
> - Save active desktop as..
> - Set active (disabled)
> - Toggle as debug desktop
> - Rename
> - Delete (disabled)
> - Move up (disabled)
> - Move down
> - Auto save active desktop checkbox is checked by default.
>
> I am used to getting into a dialog where one can add new desktops and name them
> whatever, then set one active and configure the desktop as needed and save it,
> then move to the next desktop and repeat.
>
> But this is not possible here! What am I missing?
>
>

Just use "save active desktop as" This will create a new entry named as 
you like. You may do it as many times as you want, and then you may edit 
each one to your taste.

Giuliano


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