Search in help files from IDE

[serbod]

Often I need some function/method/object, but don't remember exact name. And even if I write the correct name, pop-up tip and 'F1' help will not work because the module name is not included. It's pain in ass even for experienced Delphi programmer, and hard trial for beginners.

In Delphi 7 was context help for any module (including third-party) and full-text search in help. What wrong with help in Lazarus?

[Martin_fr]

Not an exact answer to the question, but maybe another solution to the problem.

Try the "identifier dictionary" . You may have to install the package "Cody". Then it is in the "Source" menu. (towards the bottom "Show Unit/Identifier dictionary")

You can assign it to keyboard too.

Normal code completion, only works, if
- you know the *start* of the identifier you are looking for
- the unit is already in the uses

"identifier dictionary" searches all units, and it can search for any part in the middle of a name

[BigChimp]

Lazarus trunk version opens all chm files the first time you call context-sensitive help.

This should allow you to search across chms... however, there are also bugs with searching, see e.g.
http://bugs.freepascal.org/view.php?id=22763

[serbod]

"identifier dictionary" is very good thing, but it show only few names, ans others show as '... and 35 more identifiers'

[lazyfiend]

@BigChimp: That is interesting. I was hoping for this feature (all chm files to combine)!