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1 """Module for interactive demos using IPython.
1 """Module for interactive demos using IPython.
2
3 Sorry, but this uses Python 2.3 features, so it won't work in 2.2 environments.
2 """
4 """
3 #*****************************************************************************
5 #*****************************************************************************
4 # Copyright (C) 2005 Fernando Perez. <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
6 # Copyright (C) 2005 Fernando Perez. <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
5 #
7 #
6 # Distributed under the terms of the BSD License. The full license is in
8 # Distributed under the terms of the BSD License. The full license is in
7 # the file COPYING, distributed as part of this software.
9 # the file COPYING, distributed as part of this software.
8 #
10 #
9 #*****************************************************************************
11 #*****************************************************************************
10
12
11 import exceptions
13 import exceptions
14 import re
12
15
13 from IPython.PyColorize import Parser
16 from IPython.PyColorize import Parser
14 from IPython.genutils import marquee
17 from IPython.genutils import marquee
15
18
16 class DemoError(exceptions.Exception): pass
19 class DemoError(exceptions.Exception): pass
17
20
18 class Demo:
21 class Demo:
19 def __init__(self,fname,pause_mark='# pause',auto=False):
22 def __init__(self,fname,mark_pause='# pause',mark_silent='# silent',
23 auto=False):
24 """The marks are turned into regexps which match them as standalone in
25 a line, with all leading/trailing whitespace ignored."""
20
26
21 self.fname = fname
27 self.fname = fname
22 self.pause_mark = pause_mark
28 self.mark_pause = mark_pause
29 self.re_pause = re.compile(r'^\s*%s\s*$' % mark_pause,re.MULTILINE)
30 self.mark_silent = mark_silent
31 self.re_silent = re.compile(r'^\s*%s\s*$' % mark_silent,re.MULTILINE)
23 self.auto = auto
32 self.auto = auto
24
33
25 # get a few things from ipython. While it's a bit ugly design-wise,
34 # get a few things from ipython. While it's a bit ugly design-wise,
26 # it ensures that things like color scheme and the like are always in
35 # it ensures that things like color scheme and the like are always in
27 # sync with the ipython mode being used. This class is only meant to
36 # sync with the ipython mode being used. This class is only meant to
28 # be used inside ipython anyways, so it's OK.
37 # be used inside ipython anyways, so it's OK.
29 self.ip_showtraceback = __IPYTHON__.showtraceback
38 self.ip_showtraceback = __IPYTHON__.showtraceback
30 self.ip_ns = __IPYTHON__.user_ns
39 self.ip_ns = __IPYTHON__.user_ns
31 self.ip_colors = __IPYTHON__.rc['colors']
40 self.ip_colors = __IPYTHON__.rc['colors']
32
41
33 # read data and parse into blocks
42 # read data and parse into blocks
34 fobj = file(fname,'r')
43 fobj = file(fname,'r')
35 self.src = fobj.read()
44 self.src = fobj.read()
36 fobj.close()
45 fobj.close()
37 self.src_blocks = [b.strip() for b in self.src.split(pause_mark) if b]
46 self.src_blocks = [b.strip() for b in self.re_pause.split(self.src) if b]
47 self.silent = [bool(self.re_silent.findall(b)) for b in self.src_blocks]
38 self.nblocks = len(self.src_blocks)
48 self.nblocks = len(self.src_blocks)
39
49
40 # try to colorize blocks
50 # try to colorize blocks
41 colorize = Parser().format
51 colorize = Parser().format
42 col_scheme = self.ip_colors
52 col_scheme = self.ip_colors
43 self.src_blocks_colored = [colorize(s_blk,'str',col_scheme)
53 self.src_blocks_colored = [colorize(s_blk,'str',col_scheme)
44 for s_blk in self.src_blocks]
54 for s_blk in self.src_blocks]
45
55
46 # finish initialization
56 # finish initialization
47 self.reset()
57 self.reset()
48
58
49 def reset(self):
59 def reset(self):
60 """Reset the namespace and seek pointer to restart the demo"""
50 self.user_ns = {}
61 self.user_ns = {}
51 self.finished = False
62 self.finished = False
52 self.block_index = 0
63 self.block_index = 0
53
64
54 def again(self):
65 def again(self):
66 """Repeat the last block"""
55 self.block_index -= 1
67 self.block_index -= 1
56 self()
68 self()
57
69
58
59 def _validate_index(self,index):
70 def _validate_index(self,index):
60 if index<0 or index>=self.nblocks:
71 if index<0 or index>=self.nblocks:
61 raise ValueError('invalid block index %s' % index)
72 raise ValueError('invalid block index %s' % index)
62
73
63 def seek(self,index):
74 def seek(self,index):
75 """Move the current seek pointer to the given block"""
64 self._validate_index(index)
76 self._validate_index(index)
65 self.block_index = index-1
77 self.block_index = index-1
66 self.finished = False
78 self.finished = False
67
79
68 def show(self,index=None):
80 def show_block(self,index=None):
81 """Show a single block on screen"""
69 if index is None:
82 if index is None:
83 if self.finished:
84 print 'Demo finished. Use reset() if you want to rerun it.'
85 return
70 index = self.block_index
86 index = self.block_index
71 else:
87 else:
72 self._validate_index(index)
88 self._validate_index(index)
73 print marquee('<%s> block # %s (%s/%s)' %
89 print marquee('<%s> block # %s (%s/%s)' %
74 (self.fname,index,index+1,self.nblocks))
90 (self.fname,index,index+1,self.nblocks))
75 print self.src_blocks_colored[index],
91 print self.src_blocks_colored[index],
76
92
93 def show(self):
94 """Show entire demo on screen, block by block"""
95
96 fname = self.fname
97 nblocks = self.nblocks
98 silent = self.silent
99 for index,block in enumerate(self.src_blocks_colored):
100 if silent[index]:
101 print marquee('<%s> SILENT block # %s (%s/%s)' %
102 (fname,index,index+1,nblocks))
103 else:
104 print marquee('<%s> block # %s (%s/%s)' %
105 (fname,index,index+1,nblocks))
106 print block,
107
77 def __call__(self,index=None):
108 def __call__(self,index=None):
78 """run a block of the demo.
109 """run a block of the demo.
79
110
80 If index is given, it should be an integer >=1 and <= nblocks. This
111 If index is given, it should be an integer >=1 and <= nblocks. This
81 means that the calling convention is one off from typical Python
112 means that the calling convention is one off from typical Python
82 lists. The reason for the inconsistency is that the demo always
113 lists. The reason for the inconsistency is that the demo always
83 prints 'Block n/N, and N is the total, so it would be very odd to use
114 prints 'Block n/N, and N is the total, so it would be very odd to use
84 zero-indexing here."""
115 zero-indexing here."""
85
116
86 if index is None and self.finished:
117 if index is None and self.finished:
87 print 'Demo finished. Use reset() if you want to rerun it.'
118 print 'Demo finished. Use reset() if you want to rerun it.'
88 return
119 return
89 if index is None:
120 if index is None:
90 index = self.block_index
121 index = self.block_index
91 self._validate_index(index)
122 self._validate_index(index)
92 try:
123 try:
93 next_block = self.src_blocks[index]
124 next_block = self.src_blocks[index]
94 self.block_index += 1
125 self.block_index += 1
95 self.show(index)
126 if self.silent[index]:
96 if not self.auto:
127 print marquee('Executing silent block # %s (%s/%s)' %
97 print marquee('Press <q> to quit, <Enter> to execute...'),
128 (index,index+1,self.nblocks))
98 ans = raw_input().strip()
129 else:
99 if ans:
130 self.show_block(index)
100 print marquee('Block NOT executed')
131 if not self.auto:
101 return
132 print marquee('Press <q> to quit, <Enter> to execute...'),
133 ans = raw_input().strip()
134 if ans:
135 print marquee('Block NOT executed')
136 return
102
137
103 exec next_block in self.user_ns
138 exec next_block in self.user_ns
104
139
105 except:
140 except:
106 self.ip_showtraceback(filename=self.fname)
141 self.ip_showtraceback(filename=self.fname)
107 else:
142 else:
108 self.ip_ns.update(self.user_ns)
143 self.ip_ns.update(self.user_ns)
109
144
110 if self.block_index == self.nblocks:
145 if self.block_index == self.nblocks:
111 print
146 print
112 print marquee(' END OF DEMO ')
147 print marquee(' END OF DEMO ')
113 print marquee('Use reset() if you want to rerun it.')
148 print marquee('Use reset() if you want to rerun it.')
114 self.finished = True
149 self.finished = True
115
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1 2005-09-22 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
1 2005-09-22 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
2
2
3 * IPython/demo.py (Demo.__init__): added support for silent
4 blocks, improved marks as regexps, docstrings written.
5
3 * IPython/genutils.py (marquee): little utility used by the demo
6 * IPython/genutils.py (marquee): little utility used by the demo
4 code, handy in general.
7 code, handy in general.
5
8
6 * IPython/demo.py (Demo.__init__): new class for interactive
9 * IPython/demo.py (Demo.__init__): new class for interactive
7 demos. Not documented yet, I just wrote it in a hurry for
10 demos. Not documented yet, I just wrote it in a hurry for
8 scipy'05. Will docstring later.
11 scipy'05. Will docstring later.
9
12
10 2005-09-20 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
13 2005-09-20 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
11
14
12 * IPython/Shell.py (sigint_handler): Drastic simplification which
15 * IPython/Shell.py (sigint_handler): Drastic simplification which
13 also seems to make Ctrl-C work correctly across threads! This is
16 also seems to make Ctrl-C work correctly across threads! This is
14 so simple, that I can't beleive I'd missed it before. Needs more
17 so simple, that I can't beleive I'd missed it before. Needs more
15 testing, though.
18 testing, though.
16 (KBINT): Never mind, revert changes. I'm sure I'd tried something
19 (KBINT): Never mind, revert changes. I'm sure I'd tried something
17 like this before...
20 like this before...
18
21
19 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): add protection against
22 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): add protection against
20 non-dirs in win32 registry.
23 non-dirs in win32 registry.
21
24
22 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.alias_table_validate): fix
25 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.alias_table_validate): fix
23 bug where dict was mutated while iterating (pysh crash).
26 bug where dict was mutated while iterating (pysh crash).
24
27
25 2005-09-06 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
28 2005-09-06 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
26
29
27 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): Fix inconsistency arising from
30 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): Fix inconsistency arising from
28 spurious newlines added by this routine. After a report by
31 spurious newlines added by this routine. After a report by
29 F. Mantegazza.
32 F. Mantegazza.
30
33
31 2005-09-05 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
34 2005-09-05 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
32
35
33 * IPython/Shell.py (hijack_gtk): remove pygtk.require("2.0")
36 * IPython/Shell.py (hijack_gtk): remove pygtk.require("2.0")
34 calls. These were a leftover from the GTK 1.x days, and can cause
37 calls. These were a leftover from the GTK 1.x days, and can cause
35 problems in certain cases (after a report by John Hunter).
38 problems in certain cases (after a report by John Hunter).
36
39
37 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Trap exception if
40 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Trap exception if
38 os.getcwd() fails at init time. Thanks to patch from David Remahl
41 os.getcwd() fails at init time. Thanks to patch from David Remahl
39 <chmod007 AT mac.com>.
42 <chmod007 AT mac.com>.
40 (InteractiveShell.__init__): prevent certain special magics from
43 (InteractiveShell.__init__): prevent certain special magics from
41 being shadowed by aliases. Closes
44 being shadowed by aliases. Closes
42 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue41.
45 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue41.
43
46
44 2005-08-31 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
47 2005-08-31 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
45
48
46 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.complete): Added new
49 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.complete): Added new
47 top-level completion method to expose the completion mechanism
50 top-level completion method to expose the completion mechanism
48 beyond readline-based environments.
51 beyond readline-based environments.
49
52
50 2005-08-19 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
53 2005-08-19 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
51
54
52 * tools/ipsvnc (svnversion): fix svnversion capture.
55 * tools/ipsvnc (svnversion): fix svnversion capture.
53
56
54 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Add has_readline
57 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Add has_readline
55 attribute to self, which was missing. Before, it was set by a
58 attribute to self, which was missing. Before, it was set by a
56 routine which in certain cases wasn't being called, so the
59 routine which in certain cases wasn't being called, so the
57 instance could end up missing the attribute. This caused a crash.
60 instance could end up missing the attribute. This caused a crash.
58 Closes http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue40.
61 Closes http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue40.
59
62
60 2005-08-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
63 2005-08-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
61
64
62 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): don't crash if object
65 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): don't crash if object
63 contains non-string attribute. Closes
66 contains non-string attribute. Closes
64 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue38.
67 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue38.
65
68
66 2005-08-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
69 2005-08-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
67
70
68 * tools/ipsvnc: Minor improvements, to add changeset info.
71 * tools/ipsvnc: Minor improvements, to add changeset info.
69
72
70 2005-08-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
73 2005-08-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
71
74
72 * IPython/iplib.py (runsource): remove self.code_to_run_src
75 * IPython/iplib.py (runsource): remove self.code_to_run_src
73 attribute. I realized this is nothing more than
76 attribute. I realized this is nothing more than
74 '\n'.join(self.buffer), and having the same data in two different
77 '\n'.join(self.buffer), and having the same data in two different
75 places is just asking for synchronization bugs. This may impact
78 places is just asking for synchronization bugs. This may impact
76 people who have custom exception handlers, so I need to warn
79 people who have custom exception handlers, so I need to warn
77 ipython-dev about it (F. Mantegazza may use them).
80 ipython-dev about it (F. Mantegazza may use them).
78
81
79 2005-07-29 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
82 2005-07-29 Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez@colorado.edu>
80
83
81 * IPython/genutils.py: fix 2.2 compatibility (generators)
84 * IPython/genutils.py: fix 2.2 compatibility (generators)
82
85
83 2005-07-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
86 2005-07-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
84
87
85 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): fix to help users with
88 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): fix to help users with
86 invalid $HOME under win32.
89 invalid $HOME under win32.
87
90
88 2005-07-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
91 2005-07-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
89
92
90 * IPython/Prompts.py (str_safe): Make unicode-safe. Also remove
93 * IPython/Prompts.py (str_safe): Make unicode-safe. Also remove
91 some old hacks and clean up a bit other routines; code should be
94 some old hacks and clean up a bit other routines; code should be
92 simpler and a bit faster.
95 simpler and a bit faster.
93
96
94 * IPython/iplib.py (interact): removed some last-resort attempts
97 * IPython/iplib.py (interact): removed some last-resort attempts
95 to survive broken stdout/stderr. That code was only making it
98 to survive broken stdout/stderr. That code was only making it
96 harder to abstract out the i/o (necessary for gui integration),
99 harder to abstract out the i/o (necessary for gui integration),
97 and the crashes it could prevent were extremely rare in practice
100 and the crashes it could prevent were extremely rare in practice
98 (besides being fully user-induced in a pretty violent manner).
101 (besides being fully user-induced in a pretty violent manner).
99
102
100 * IPython/genutils.py (IOStream.__init__): Simplify the i/o stuff.
103 * IPython/genutils.py (IOStream.__init__): Simplify the i/o stuff.
101 Nothing major yet, but the code is simpler to read; this should
104 Nothing major yet, but the code is simpler to read; this should
102 make it easier to do more serious modifications in the future.
105 make it easier to do more serious modifications in the future.
103
106
104 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py: Fix auto-quoting in pysh,
107 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py: Fix auto-quoting in pysh,
105 which broke in .15 (thanks to a report by Ville).
108 which broke in .15 (thanks to a report by Ville).
106
109
107 * IPython/Itpl.py (Itpl.__init__): add unicode support (it may not
110 * IPython/Itpl.py (Itpl.__init__): add unicode support (it may not
108 be quite correct, I know next to nothing about unicode). This
111 be quite correct, I know next to nothing about unicode). This
109 will allow unicode strings to be used in prompts, amongst other
112 will allow unicode strings to be used in prompts, amongst other
110 cases. It also will prevent ipython from crashing when unicode
113 cases. It also will prevent ipython from crashing when unicode
111 shows up unexpectedly in many places. If ascii encoding fails, we
114 shows up unexpectedly in many places. If ascii encoding fails, we
112 assume utf_8. Currently the encoding is not a user-visible
115 assume utf_8. Currently the encoding is not a user-visible
113 setting, though it could be made so if there is demand for it.
116 setting, though it could be made so if there is demand for it.
114
117
115 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): remove old 2.1-specific hack.
118 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): remove old 2.1-specific hack.
116
119
117 * IPython/Struct.py (Struct.merge): switch keys() to iterator.
120 * IPython/Struct.py (Struct.merge): switch keys() to iterator.
118
121
119 * IPython/background_jobs.py: moved 2.2 compatibility to genutils.
122 * IPython/background_jobs.py: moved 2.2 compatibility to genutils.
120
123
121 * IPython/genutils.py: Add 2.2 compatibility here, so all other
124 * IPython/genutils.py: Add 2.2 compatibility here, so all other
122 code can work transparently for 2.2/2.3.
125 code can work transparently for 2.2/2.3.
123
126
124 2005-07-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
127 2005-07-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
125
128
126 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ExceptionColors): Make a global variable
129 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ExceptionColors): Make a global variable
127 out of the color scheme table used for coloring exception
130 out of the color scheme table used for coloring exception
128 tracebacks. This allows user code to add new schemes at runtime.
131 tracebacks. This allows user code to add new schemes at runtime.
129 This is a minimally modified version of the patch at
132 This is a minimally modified version of the patch at
130 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue35, many thanks to pabw
133 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue35, many thanks to pabw
131 for the contribution.
134 for the contribution.
132
135
133 * IPython/FlexCompleter.py (Completer.attr_matches): Add a
136 * IPython/FlexCompleter.py (Completer.attr_matches): Add a
134 slightly modified version of the patch in
137 slightly modified version of the patch in
135 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue34, which also allows me
138 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue34, which also allows me
136 to remove the previous try/except solution (which was costlier).
139 to remove the previous try/except solution (which was costlier).
137 Thanks to Gaetan Lehmann <gaetan.lehmann AT jouy.inra.fr> for the fix.
140 Thanks to Gaetan Lehmann <gaetan.lehmann AT jouy.inra.fr> for the fix.
138
141
139 2005-06-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
142 2005-06-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
140
143
141 * IPython/iplib.py (write/write_err): Add methods to abstract all
144 * IPython/iplib.py (write/write_err): Add methods to abstract all
142 I/O a bit more.
145 I/O a bit more.
143
146
144 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.mainloop): Fix GTK deprecation
147 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.mainloop): Fix GTK deprecation
145 warning, reported by Aric Hagberg, fix by JD Hunter.
148 warning, reported by Aric Hagberg, fix by JD Hunter.
146
149
147 2005-06-02 *** Released version 0.6.15
150 2005-06-02 *** Released version 0.6.15
148
151
149 2005-06-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
152 2005-06-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
150
153
151 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.file_matches): Fix
154 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.file_matches): Fix
152 tab-completion of filenames within open-quoted strings. Note that
155 tab-completion of filenames within open-quoted strings. Note that
153 this requires that in ~/.ipython/ipythonrc, users change the
156 this requires that in ~/.ipython/ipythonrc, users change the
154 readline delimiters configuration to read:
157 readline delimiters configuration to read:
155
158
156 readline_remove_delims -/~
159 readline_remove_delims -/~
157
160
158
161
159 2005-05-31 *** Released version 0.6.14
162 2005-05-31 *** Released version 0.6.14
160
163
161 2005-05-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
164 2005-05-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
162
165
163 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix crash for tracebacks
166 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix crash for tracebacks
164 with files not on the filesystem. Reported by Eliyahu Sandler
167 with files not on the filesystem. Reported by Eliyahu Sandler
165 <eli@gondolin.net>
168 <eli@gondolin.net>
166
169
167 2005-05-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
170 2005-05-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
168
171
169 * IPython/iplib.py: Fix a few crashes in the --upgrade option.
172 * IPython/iplib.py: Fix a few crashes in the --upgrade option.
170 After an initial report by LUK ShunTim <shuntim.luk@polyu.edu.hk>.
173 After an initial report by LUK ShunTim <shuntim.luk@polyu.edu.hk>.
171
174
172 2005-05-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
175 2005-05-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
173
176
174 * IPython/iplib.py (safe_execfile): close a file which could be
177 * IPython/iplib.py (safe_execfile): close a file which could be
175 left open (causing problems in win32, which locks open files).
178 left open (causing problems in win32, which locks open files).
176 Thanks to a bug report by D Brown <dbrown2@yahoo.com>.
179 Thanks to a bug report by D Brown <dbrown2@yahoo.com>.
177
180
178 2005-05-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
181 2005-05-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
179
182
180 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec): pass all
183 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec): pass all
181 keyword arguments correctly to safe_execfile().
184 keyword arguments correctly to safe_execfile().
182
185
183 2005-05-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
186 2005-05-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
184
187
185 * ipython.1: Added info about Qt to manpage, and threads warning
188 * ipython.1: Added info about Qt to manpage, and threads warning
186 to usage page (invoked with --help).
189 to usage page (invoked with --help).
187
190
188 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.python_func_kw_matches): Added
191 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.python_func_kw_matches): Added
189 new matcher (it goes at the end of the priority list) to do
192 new matcher (it goes at the end of the priority list) to do
190 tab-completion on named function arguments. Submitted by George
193 tab-completion on named function arguments. Submitted by George
191 Sakkis <gsakkis-AT-eden.rutgers.edu>. See the thread at
194 Sakkis <gsakkis-AT-eden.rutgers.edu>. See the thread at
192 http://www.scipy.net/pipermail/ipython-dev/2005-April/000436.html
195 http://www.scipy.net/pipermail/ipython-dev/2005-April/000436.html
193 for more details.
196 for more details.
194
197
195 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_run): Added new -e flag to ignore
198 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_run): Added new -e flag to ignore
196 SystemExit exceptions in the script being run. Thanks to a report
199 SystemExit exceptions in the script being run. Thanks to a report
197 by danny shevitz <danny_shevitz-AT-yahoo.com>, about this
200 by danny shevitz <danny_shevitz-AT-yahoo.com>, about this
198 producing very annoying behavior when running unit tests.
201 producing very annoying behavior when running unit tests.
199
202
200 2005-05-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
203 2005-05-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
201
204
202 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): fixed auto-quoting and parens,
205 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): fixed auto-quoting and parens,
203 which I'd broken (again) due to a changed regexp. In the process,
206 which I'd broken (again) due to a changed regexp. In the process,
204 added ';' as an escape to auto-quote the whole line without
207 added ';' as an escape to auto-quote the whole line without
205 splitting its arguments. Thanks to a report by Jerry McRae
208 splitting its arguments. Thanks to a report by Jerry McRae
206 <qrs0xyc02-AT-sneakemail.com>.
209 <qrs0xyc02-AT-sneakemail.com>.
207
210
208 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): protect against rare but
211 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): protect against rare but
209 possible crashes caused by a TokenError. Reported by Ed Schofield
212 possible crashes caused by a TokenError. Reported by Ed Schofield
210 <schofield-AT-ftw.at>.
213 <schofield-AT-ftw.at>.
211
214
212 2005-05-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
215 2005-05-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
213
216
214 * IPython/Shell.py (hijack_wx): Fix to work with WX v.2.6.
217 * IPython/Shell.py (hijack_wx): Fix to work with WX v.2.6.
215
218
216 2005-04-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
219 2005-04-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
217
220
218 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellQt): Thanks to Denis Rivière
221 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellQt): Thanks to Denis Rivière
219 <nudz-AT-free.fr>, Yann Cointepas <yann-AT-sapetnioc.org> and Benjamin
222 <nudz-AT-free.fr>, Yann Cointepas <yann-AT-sapetnioc.org> and Benjamin
220 Thyreau <Benji2-AT-decideur.info>, we now have a -qthread option
223 Thyreau <Benji2-AT-decideur.info>, we now have a -qthread option
221 which provides support for Qt interactive usage (similar to the
224 which provides support for Qt interactive usage (similar to the
222 existing one for WX and GTK). This had been often requested.
225 existing one for WX and GTK). This had been often requested.
223
226
224 2005-04-14 *** Released version 0.6.13
227 2005-04-14 *** Released version 0.6.13
225
228
226 2005-04-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
229 2005-04-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
227
230
228 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): remove docstring evaluation
231 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): remove docstring evaluation
229 from _ofind, which gets called on almost every input line. Now,
232 from _ofind, which gets called on almost every input line. Now,
230 we only try to get docstrings if they are actually going to be
233 we only try to get docstrings if they are actually going to be
231 used (the overhead of fetching unnecessary docstrings can be
234 used (the overhead of fetching unnecessary docstrings can be
232 noticeable for certain objects, such as Pyro proxies).
235 noticeable for certain objects, such as Pyro proxies).
233
236
234 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.python_matches): Change the API
237 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.python_matches): Change the API
235 for completers. For some reason I had been passing them the state
238 for completers. For some reason I had been passing them the state
236 variable, which completers never actually need, and was in
239 variable, which completers never actually need, and was in
237 conflict with the rlcompleter API. Custom completers ONLY need to
240 conflict with the rlcompleter API. Custom completers ONLY need to
238 take the text parameter.
241 take the text parameter.
239
242
240 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py: Fix regexp so that magics
243 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py: Fix regexp so that magics
241 work correctly in pysh. I've also moved all the logic which used
244 work correctly in pysh. I've also moved all the logic which used
242 to be in pysh.py here, which will prevent problems with future
245 to be in pysh.py here, which will prevent problems with future
243 upgrades. However, this time I must warn users to update their
246 upgrades. However, this time I must warn users to update their
244 pysh profile to include the line
247 pysh profile to include the line
245
248
246 import_all IPython.Extensions.InterpreterExec
249 import_all IPython.Extensions.InterpreterExec
247
250
248 because otherwise things won't work for them. They MUST also
251 because otherwise things won't work for them. They MUST also
249 delete pysh.py and the line
252 delete pysh.py and the line
250
253
251 execfile pysh.py
254 execfile pysh.py
252
255
253 from their ipythonrc-pysh.
256 from their ipythonrc-pysh.
254
257
255 * IPython/FlexCompleter.py (Completer.attr_matches): Make more
258 * IPython/FlexCompleter.py (Completer.attr_matches): Make more
256 robust in the face of objects whose dir() returns non-strings
259 robust in the face of objects whose dir() returns non-strings
257 (which it shouldn't, but some broken libs like ITK do). Thanks to
260 (which it shouldn't, but some broken libs like ITK do). Thanks to
258 a patch by John Hunter (implemented differently, though). Also
261 a patch by John Hunter (implemented differently, though). Also
259 minor improvements by using .extend instead of + on lists.
262 minor improvements by using .extend instead of + on lists.
260
263
261 * pysh.py:
264 * pysh.py:
262
265
263 2005-04-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
266 2005-04-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
264
267
265 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Make multi_line_specials on
268 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Make multi_line_specials on
266 by default, so that all users benefit from it. Those who don't
269 by default, so that all users benefit from it. Those who don't
267 want it can still turn it off.
270 want it can still turn it off.
268
271
269 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: Add multi_line_specials to the
272 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: Add multi_line_specials to the
270 config file, I'd forgotten about this, so users were getting it
273 config file, I'd forgotten about this, so users were getting it
271 off by default.
274 off by default.
272
275
273 * IPython/iplib.py (ipmagic): big overhaul of the magic system for
276 * IPython/iplib.py (ipmagic): big overhaul of the magic system for
274 consistency. Now magics can be called in multiline statements,
277 consistency. Now magics can be called in multiline statements,
275 and python variables can be expanded in magic calls via $var.
278 and python variables can be expanded in magic calls via $var.
276 This makes the magic system behave just like aliases or !system
279 This makes the magic system behave just like aliases or !system
277 calls.
280 calls.
278
281
279 2005-03-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
282 2005-03-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
280
283
281 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): cleanup to use %s instead of
284 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): cleanup to use %s instead of
282 expensive string additions for building command. Add support for
285 expensive string additions for building command. Add support for
283 trailing ';' when autocall is used.
286 trailing ';' when autocall is used.
284
287
285 2005-03-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
288 2005-03-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
286
289
287 * ipython.el: Fix http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue31.
290 * ipython.el: Fix http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue31.
288 Bugfix by A. Schmolck, the ipython.el maintainer. Also make
291 Bugfix by A. Schmolck, the ipython.el maintainer. Also make
289 ipython.el robust against prompts with any number of spaces
292 ipython.el robust against prompts with any number of spaces
290 (including 0) after the ':' character.
293 (including 0) after the ':' character.
291
294
292 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_p_str): Fix spurious space in
295 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_p_str): Fix spurious space in
293 continuation prompt, which misled users to think the line was
296 continuation prompt, which misled users to think the line was
294 already indented. Closes debian Bug#300847, reported to me by
297 already indented. Closes debian Bug#300847, reported to me by
295 Norbert Tretkowski <tretkowski-AT-inittab.de>.
298 Norbert Tretkowski <tretkowski-AT-inittab.de>.
296
299
297 2005-03-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
300 2005-03-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
298
301
299 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt1.__str__): Make sure that prompts are
302 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt1.__str__): Make sure that prompts are
300 properly aligned if they have embedded newlines.
303 properly aligned if they have embedded newlines.
301
304
302 * IPython/iplib.py (runlines): Add a public method to expose
305 * IPython/iplib.py (runlines): Add a public method to expose
303 IPython's code execution machinery, so that users can run strings
306 IPython's code execution machinery, so that users can run strings
304 as if they had been typed at the prompt interactively.
307 as if they had been typed at the prompt interactively.
305 (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added getoutput() to the __IPYTHON__
308 (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added getoutput() to the __IPYTHON__
306 methods which can call the system shell, but with python variable
309 methods which can call the system shell, but with python variable
307 expansion. The three such methods are: __IPYTHON__.system,
310 expansion. The three such methods are: __IPYTHON__.system,
308 .getoutput and .getoutputerror. These need to be documented in a
311 .getoutput and .getoutputerror. These need to be documented in a
309 'public API' section (to be written) of the manual.
312 'public API' section (to be written) of the manual.
310
313
311 2005-03-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
314 2005-03-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
312
315
313 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.set_custom_exc): new system
316 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.set_custom_exc): new system
314 for custom exception handling. This is quite powerful, and it
317 for custom exception handling. This is quite powerful, and it
315 allows for user-installable exception handlers which can trap
318 allows for user-installable exception handlers which can trap
316 custom exceptions at runtime and treat them separately from
319 custom exceptions at runtime and treat them separately from
317 IPython's default mechanisms. At the request of FrΓ©dΓ©ric
320 IPython's default mechanisms. At the request of FrΓ©dΓ©ric
318 Mantegazza <mantegazza-AT-ill.fr>.
321 Mantegazza <mantegazza-AT-ill.fr>.
319 (InteractiveShell.set_custom_completer): public API function to
322 (InteractiveShell.set_custom_completer): public API function to
320 add new completers at runtime.
323 add new completers at runtime.
321
324
322 2005-03-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
325 2005-03-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
323
326
324 * IPython/OInspect.py (getdoc): Add a call to obj.getdoc(), to
327 * IPython/OInspect.py (getdoc): Add a call to obj.getdoc(), to
325 allow objects which provide their docstrings via non-standard
328 allow objects which provide their docstrings via non-standard
326 mechanisms (like Pyro proxies) to still be inspected by ipython's
329 mechanisms (like Pyro proxies) to still be inspected by ipython's
327 ? system.
330 ? system.
328
331
329 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): back off the _o/_e
332 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): back off the _o/_e
330 automatic capture system. I tried quite hard to make it work
333 automatic capture system. I tried quite hard to make it work
331 reliably, and simply failed. I tried many combinations with the
334 reliably, and simply failed. I tried many combinations with the
332 subprocess module, but eventually nothing worked in all needed
335 subprocess module, but eventually nothing worked in all needed
333 cases (not blocking stdin for the child, duplicating stdout
336 cases (not blocking stdin for the child, duplicating stdout
334 without blocking, etc). The new %sc/%sx still do capture to these
337 without blocking, etc). The new %sc/%sx still do capture to these
335 magical list/string objects which make shell use much more
338 magical list/string objects which make shell use much more
336 conveninent, so not all is lost.
339 conveninent, so not all is lost.
337
340
338 XXX - FIX MANUAL for the change above!
341 XXX - FIX MANUAL for the change above!
339
342
340 (runsource): I copied code.py's runsource() into ipython to modify
343 (runsource): I copied code.py's runsource() into ipython to modify
341 it a bit. Now the code object and source to be executed are
344 it a bit. Now the code object and source to be executed are
342 stored in ipython. This makes this info accessible to third-party
345 stored in ipython. This makes this info accessible to third-party
343 tools, like custom exception handlers. After a request by FrΓ©dΓ©ric
346 tools, like custom exception handlers. After a request by FrΓ©dΓ©ric
344 Mantegazza <mantegazza-AT-ill.fr>.
347 Mantegazza <mantegazza-AT-ill.fr>.
345
348
346 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: Add up/down arrow keys to
349 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: Add up/down arrow keys to
347 history-search via readline (like C-p/C-n). I'd wanted this for a
350 history-search via readline (like C-p/C-n). I'd wanted this for a
348 long time, but only recently found out how to do it. For users
351 long time, but only recently found out how to do it. For users
349 who already have their ipythonrc files made and want this, just
352 who already have their ipythonrc files made and want this, just
350 add:
353 add:
351
354
352 readline_parse_and_bind "\e[A": history-search-backward
355 readline_parse_and_bind "\e[A": history-search-backward
353 readline_parse_and_bind "\e[B": history-search-forward
356 readline_parse_and_bind "\e[B": history-search-forward
354
357
355 2005-03-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
358 2005-03-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
356
359
357 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_sc): %sc and %sx now use the fancy
360 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_sc): %sc and %sx now use the fancy
358 LSString and SList classes which allow transparent conversions
361 LSString and SList classes which allow transparent conversions
359 between list mode and whitespace-separated string.
362 between list mode and whitespace-separated string.
360 (magic_r): Fix recursion problem in %r.
363 (magic_r): Fix recursion problem in %r.
361
364
362 * IPython/genutils.py (LSString): New class to be used for
365 * IPython/genutils.py (LSString): New class to be used for
363 automatic storage of the results of all alias/system calls in _o
366 automatic storage of the results of all alias/system calls in _o
364 and _e (stdout/err). These provide a .l/.list attribute which
367 and _e (stdout/err). These provide a .l/.list attribute which
365 does automatic splitting on newlines. This means that for most
368 does automatic splitting on newlines. This means that for most
366 uses, you'll never need to do capturing of output with %sc/%sx
369 uses, you'll never need to do capturing of output with %sc/%sx
367 anymore, since ipython keeps this always done for you. Note that
370 anymore, since ipython keeps this always done for you. Note that
368 only the LAST results are stored, the _o/e variables are
371 only the LAST results are stored, the _o/e variables are
369 overwritten on each call. If you need to save their contents
372 overwritten on each call. If you need to save their contents
370 further, simply bind them to any other name.
373 further, simply bind them to any other name.
371
374
372 2005-03-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
375 2005-03-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
373
376
374 * IPython/Prompts.py (BasePrompt.cwd_filt): a few more fixes for
377 * IPython/Prompts.py (BasePrompt.cwd_filt): a few more fixes for
375 prompt namespace handling.
378 prompt namespace handling.
376
379
377 2005-03-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
380 2005-03-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
378
381
379 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__init__): Fix default and
382 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__init__): Fix default and
380 classic prompts to be '>>> ' (final space was missing, and it
383 classic prompts to be '>>> ' (final space was missing, and it
381 trips the emacs python mode).
384 trips the emacs python mode).
382 (BasePrompt.__str__): Added safe support for dynamic prompt
385 (BasePrompt.__str__): Added safe support for dynamic prompt
383 strings. Now you can set your prompt string to be '$x', and the
386 strings. Now you can set your prompt string to be '$x', and the
384 value of x will be printed from your interactive namespace. The
387 value of x will be printed from your interactive namespace. The
385 interpolation syntax includes the full Itpl support, so
388 interpolation syntax includes the full Itpl support, so
386 ${foo()+x+bar()} is a valid prompt string now, and the function
389 ${foo()+x+bar()} is a valid prompt string now, and the function
387 calls will be made at runtime.
390 calls will be made at runtime.
388
391
389 2005-03-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
392 2005-03-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
390
393
391 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_history): renamed %hist to %history, to
394 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_history): renamed %hist to %history, to
392 avoid name clashes in pylab. %hist still works, it just forwards
395 avoid name clashes in pylab. %hist still works, it just forwards
393 the call to %history.
396 the call to %history.
394
397
395 2005-03-02 *** Released version 0.6.12
398 2005-03-02 *** Released version 0.6.12
396
399
397 2005-03-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
400 2005-03-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
398
401
399 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_magic): log magic calls properly as
402 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_magic): log magic calls properly as
400 ipmagic() function calls.
403 ipmagic() function calls.
401
404
402 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_time): Improved %time to support
405 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_time): Improved %time to support
403 statements and provide wall-clock as well as CPU time.
406 statements and provide wall-clock as well as CPU time.
404
407
405 2005-02-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
408 2005-02-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
406
409
407 * IPython/hooks.py: New hooks module, to expose user-modifiable
410 * IPython/hooks.py: New hooks module, to expose user-modifiable
408 IPython functionality in a clean manner. For now only the editor
411 IPython functionality in a clean manner. For now only the editor
409 hook is actually written, and other thigns which I intend to turn
412 hook is actually written, and other thigns which I intend to turn
410 into proper hooks aren't yet there. The display and prefilter
413 into proper hooks aren't yet there. The display and prefilter
411 stuff, for example, should be hooks. But at least now the
414 stuff, for example, should be hooks. But at least now the
412 framework is in place, and the rest can be moved here with more
415 framework is in place, and the rest can be moved here with more
413 time later. IPython had had a .hooks variable for a long time for
416 time later. IPython had had a .hooks variable for a long time for
414 this purpose, but I'd never actually used it for anything.
417 this purpose, but I'd never actually used it for anything.
415
418
416 2005-02-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
419 2005-02-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
417
420
418 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): make the default ipython
421 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): make the default ipython
419 directory be called _ipython under win32, to follow more the
422 directory be called _ipython under win32, to follow more the
420 naming peculiarities of that platform (where buggy software like
423 naming peculiarities of that platform (where buggy software like
421 Visual Sourcesafe breaks with .named directories). Reported by
424 Visual Sourcesafe breaks with .named directories). Reported by
422 Ville Vainio.
425 Ville Vainio.
423
426
424 2005-02-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
427 2005-02-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
425
428
426 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): removed a few
429 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): removed a few
427 auto_aliases for win32 which were causing problems. Users can
430 auto_aliases for win32 which were causing problems. Users can
428 define the ones they personally like.
431 define the ones they personally like.
429
432
430 2005-02-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
433 2005-02-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
431
434
432 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_time): new magic to time execution of
435 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_time): new magic to time execution of
433 expressions. After a request by Charles Moad <cmoad-AT-indiana.edu>.
436 expressions. After a request by Charles Moad <cmoad-AT-indiana.edu>.
434
437
435 2005-02-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
438 2005-02-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
436
439
437 * IPython/ConfigLoader.py (ConfigLoader.load): Allow empty strings
440 * IPython/ConfigLoader.py (ConfigLoader.load): Allow empty strings
438 into keys (for prompts, for example).
441 into keys (for prompts, for example).
439
442
440 * IPython/Prompts.py (BasePrompt.set_p_str): Fix to allow empty
443 * IPython/Prompts.py (BasePrompt.set_p_str): Fix to allow empty
441 prompts in case users want them. This introduces a small behavior
444 prompts in case users want them. This introduces a small behavior
442 change: ipython does not automatically add a space to all prompts
445 change: ipython does not automatically add a space to all prompts
443 anymore. To get the old prompts with a space, users should add it
446 anymore. To get the old prompts with a space, users should add it
444 manually to their ipythonrc file, so for example prompt_in1 should
447 manually to their ipythonrc file, so for example prompt_in1 should
445 now read 'In [\#]: ' instead of 'In [\#]:'.
448 now read 'In [\#]: ' instead of 'In [\#]:'.
446 (BasePrompt.__init__): New option prompts_pad_left (only in rc
449 (BasePrompt.__init__): New option prompts_pad_left (only in rc
447 file) to control left-padding of secondary prompts.
450 file) to control left-padding of secondary prompts.
448
451
449 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.profile_missing_notice): Don't crash if
452 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.profile_missing_notice): Don't crash if
450 the profiler can't be imported. Fix for Debian, which removed
453 the profiler can't be imported. Fix for Debian, which removed
451 profile.py because of License issues. I applied a slightly
454 profile.py because of License issues. I applied a slightly
452 modified version of the original Debian patch at
455 modified version of the original Debian patch at
453 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=294500.
456 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=294500.
454
457
455 2005-02-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
458 2005-02-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
456
459
457 * IPython/genutils.py (native_line_ends): Fix bug which would
460 * IPython/genutils.py (native_line_ends): Fix bug which would
458 cause improper line-ends under win32 b/c I was not opening files
461 cause improper line-ends under win32 b/c I was not opening files
459 in binary mode. Bug report and fix thanks to Ville.
462 in binary mode. Bug report and fix thanks to Ville.
460
463
461 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): Fix bug which I introduced when
464 * IPython/iplib.py (handle_auto): Fix bug which I introduced when
462 trying to catch spurious foo[1] autocalls. My fix actually broke
465 trying to catch spurious foo[1] autocalls. My fix actually broke
463 ',/' autoquote/call with explicit escape (bad regexp).
466 ',/' autoquote/call with explicit escape (bad regexp).
464
467
465 2005-02-15 *** Released version 0.6.11
468 2005-02-15 *** Released version 0.6.11
466
469
467 2005-02-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
470 2005-02-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
468
471
469 * IPython/background_jobs.py: New background job management
472 * IPython/background_jobs.py: New background job management
470 subsystem. This is implemented via a new set of classes, and
473 subsystem. This is implemented via a new set of classes, and
471 IPython now provides a builtin 'jobs' object for background job
474 IPython now provides a builtin 'jobs' object for background job
472 execution. A convenience %bg magic serves as a lightweight
475 execution. A convenience %bg magic serves as a lightweight
473 frontend for starting the more common type of calls. This was
476 frontend for starting the more common type of calls. This was
474 inspired by discussions with B. Granger and the BackgroundCommand
477 inspired by discussions with B. Granger and the BackgroundCommand
475 class described in the book Python Scripting for Computational
478 class described in the book Python Scripting for Computational
476 Science, by H. P. Langtangen: http://folk.uio.no/hpl/scripting
479 Science, by H. P. Langtangen: http://folk.uio.no/hpl/scripting
477 (although ultimately no code from this text was used, as IPython's
480 (although ultimately no code from this text was used, as IPython's
478 system is a separate implementation).
481 system is a separate implementation).
479
482
480 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.python_matches): add new option
483 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.python_matches): add new option
481 to control the completion of single/double underscore names
484 to control the completion of single/double underscore names
482 separately. As documented in the example ipytonrc file, the
485 separately. As documented in the example ipytonrc file, the
483 readline_omit__names variable can now be set to 2, to omit even
486 readline_omit__names variable can now be set to 2, to omit even
484 single underscore names. Thanks to a patch by Brian Wong
487 single underscore names. Thanks to a patch by Brian Wong
485 <BrianWong-AT-AirgoNetworks.Com>.
488 <BrianWong-AT-AirgoNetworks.Com>.
486 (InteractiveShell.__init__): Fix bug which would cause foo[1] to
489 (InteractiveShell.__init__): Fix bug which would cause foo[1] to
487 be autocalled as foo([1]) if foo were callable. A problem for
490 be autocalled as foo([1]) if foo were callable. A problem for
488 things which are both callable and implement __getitem__.
491 things which are both callable and implement __getitem__.
489 (init_readline): Fix autoindentation for win32. Thanks to a patch
492 (init_readline): Fix autoindentation for win32. Thanks to a patch
490 by Vivian De Smedt <vivian-AT-vdesmedt.com>.
493 by Vivian De Smedt <vivian-AT-vdesmedt.com>.
491
494
492 2005-02-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
495 2005-02-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
493
496
494 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Disabled the stout traps
497 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Disabled the stout traps
495 which I had written long ago to sort out user error messages which
498 which I had written long ago to sort out user error messages which
496 may occur during startup. This seemed like a good idea initially,
499 may occur during startup. This seemed like a good idea initially,
497 but it has proven a disaster in retrospect. I don't want to
500 but it has proven a disaster in retrospect. I don't want to
498 change much code for now, so my fix is to set the internal 'debug'
501 change much code for now, so my fix is to set the internal 'debug'
499 flag to true everywhere, whose only job was precisely to control
502 flag to true everywhere, whose only job was precisely to control
500 this subsystem. This closes issue 28 (as well as avoiding all
503 this subsystem. This closes issue 28 (as well as avoiding all
501 sorts of strange hangups which occur from time to time).
504 sorts of strange hangups which occur from time to time).
502
505
503 2005-02-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
506 2005-02-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
504
507
505 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_edit): Fix 'ed -p' not working when the
508 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_edit): Fix 'ed -p' not working when the
506 previous call produced a syntax error.
509 previous call produced a syntax error.
507
510
508 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Fix crash when inspecting
511 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Fix crash when inspecting
509 classes without constructor.
512 classes without constructor.
510
513
511 2005-02-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
514 2005-02-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
512
515
513 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.complete): Extend the list of
516 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.complete): Extend the list of
514 completions with the results of each matcher, so we return results
517 completions with the results of each matcher, so we return results
515 to the user from all namespaces. This breaks with ipython
518 to the user from all namespaces. This breaks with ipython
516 tradition, but I think it's a nicer behavior. Now you get all
519 tradition, but I think it's a nicer behavior. Now you get all
517 possible completions listed, from all possible namespaces (python,
520 possible completions listed, from all possible namespaces (python,
518 filesystem, magics...) After a request by John Hunter
521 filesystem, magics...) After a request by John Hunter
519 <jdhunter-AT-nitace.bsd.uchicago.edu>.
522 <jdhunter-AT-nitace.bsd.uchicago.edu>.
520
523
521 2005-02-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
524 2005-02-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
522
525
523 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_prun): Fix bug where prun would fail if
526 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_prun): Fix bug where prun would fail if
524 the call had quote characters in it (the quotes were stripped).
527 the call had quote characters in it (the quotes were stripped).
525
528
526 2005-01-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
529 2005-01-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
527
530
528 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): reduce reliance on
531 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): reduce reliance on
529 Itpl.itpl() to make the code more robust against psyco
532 Itpl.itpl() to make the code more robust against psyco
530 optimizations.
533 optimizations.
531
534
532 * IPython/Itpl.py (Itpl.__str__): Use a _getframe() call instead
535 * IPython/Itpl.py (Itpl.__str__): Use a _getframe() call instead
533 of causing an exception. Quicker, cleaner.
536 of causing an exception. Quicker, cleaner.
534
537
535 2005-01-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
538 2005-01-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
536
539
537 * scripts/ipython_win_post_install.py (install): hardcode
540 * scripts/ipython_win_post_install.py (install): hardcode
538 sys.prefix+'python.exe' as the executable path. It turns out that
541 sys.prefix+'python.exe' as the executable path. It turns out that
539 during the post-installation run, sys.executable resolves to the
542 during the post-installation run, sys.executable resolves to the
540 name of the binary installer! I should report this as a distutils
543 name of the binary installer! I should report this as a distutils
541 bug, I think. I updated the .10 release with this tiny fix, to
544 bug, I think. I updated the .10 release with this tiny fix, to
542 avoid annoying the lists further.
545 avoid annoying the lists further.
543
546
544 2005-01-27 *** Released version 0.6.10
547 2005-01-27 *** Released version 0.6.10
545
548
546 2005-01-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
549 2005-01-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
547
550
548 * IPython/numutils.py (norm): Added 'inf' as optional name for
551 * IPython/numutils.py (norm): Added 'inf' as optional name for
549 L-infinity norm, included references to mathworld.com for vector
552 L-infinity norm, included references to mathworld.com for vector
550 norm definitions.
553 norm definitions.
551 (amin/amax): added amin/amax for array min/max. Similar to what
554 (amin/amax): added amin/amax for array min/max. Similar to what
552 pylab ships with after the recent reorganization of names.
555 pylab ships with after the recent reorganization of names.
553 (spike/spike_odd): removed deprecated spike/spike_odd functions.
556 (spike/spike_odd): removed deprecated spike/spike_odd functions.
554
557
555 * ipython.el: committed Alex's recent fixes and improvements.
558 * ipython.el: committed Alex's recent fixes and improvements.
556 Tested with python-mode from CVS, and it looks excellent. Since
559 Tested with python-mode from CVS, and it looks excellent. Since
557 python-mode hasn't released anything in a while, I'm temporarily
560 python-mode hasn't released anything in a while, I'm temporarily
558 putting a copy of today's CVS (v 4.70) of python-mode in:
561 putting a copy of today's CVS (v 4.70) of python-mode in:
559 http://ipython.scipy.org/tmp/python-mode.el
562 http://ipython.scipy.org/tmp/python-mode.el
560
563
561 * scripts/ipython_win_post_install.py (install): Win32 fix to use
564 * scripts/ipython_win_post_install.py (install): Win32 fix to use
562 sys.executable for the executable name, instead of assuming it's
565 sys.executable for the executable name, instead of assuming it's
563 called 'python.exe' (the post-installer would have produced broken
566 called 'python.exe' (the post-installer would have produced broken
564 setups on systems with a differently named python binary).
567 setups on systems with a differently named python binary).
565
568
566 * IPython/PyColorize.py (Parser.__call__): change explicit '\n'
569 * IPython/PyColorize.py (Parser.__call__): change explicit '\n'
567 references to os.linesep, to make the code more
570 references to os.linesep, to make the code more
568 platform-independent. This is also part of the win32 coloring
571 platform-independent. This is also part of the win32 coloring
569 fixes.
572 fixes.
570
573
571 * IPython/genutils.py (page_dumb): Remove attempts to chop long
574 * IPython/genutils.py (page_dumb): Remove attempts to chop long
572 lines, which actually cause coloring bugs because the length of
575 lines, which actually cause coloring bugs because the length of
573 the line is very difficult to correctly compute with embedded
576 the line is very difficult to correctly compute with embedded
574 escapes. This was the source of all the coloring problems under
577 escapes. This was the source of all the coloring problems under
575 Win32. I think that _finally_, Win32 users have a properly
578 Win32. I think that _finally_, Win32 users have a properly
576 working ipython in all respects. This would never have happened
579 working ipython in all respects. This would never have happened
577 if not for Gary Bishop and Viktor Ransmayr's great help and work.
580 if not for Gary Bishop and Viktor Ransmayr's great help and work.
578
581
579 2005-01-26 *** Released version 0.6.9
582 2005-01-26 *** Released version 0.6.9
580
583
581 2005-01-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
584 2005-01-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
582
585
583 * setup.py: finally, we have a true Windows installer, thanks to
586 * setup.py: finally, we have a true Windows installer, thanks to
584 the excellent work of Viktor Ransmayr
587 the excellent work of Viktor Ransmayr
585 <viktor.ransmayr-AT-t-online.de>. The docs have been updated for
588 <viktor.ransmayr-AT-t-online.de>. The docs have been updated for
586 Windows users. The setup routine is quite a bit cleaner thanks to
589 Windows users. The setup routine is quite a bit cleaner thanks to
587 this, and the post-install script uses the proper functions to
590 this, and the post-install script uses the proper functions to
588 allow a clean de-installation using the standard Windows Control
591 allow a clean de-installation using the standard Windows Control
589 Panel.
592 Panel.
590
593
591 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): changed to use the $HOME
594 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): changed to use the $HOME
592 environment variable under all OSes (including win32) if
595 environment variable under all OSes (including win32) if
593 available. This will give consistency to win32 users who have set
596 available. This will give consistency to win32 users who have set
594 this variable for any reason. If os.environ['HOME'] fails, the
597 this variable for any reason. If os.environ['HOME'] fails, the
595 previous policy of using HOMEDRIVE\HOMEPATH kicks in.
598 previous policy of using HOMEDRIVE\HOMEPATH kicks in.
596
599
597 2005-01-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
600 2005-01-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
598
601
599 * IPython/numutils.py (empty_like): add empty_like(), similar to
602 * IPython/numutils.py (empty_like): add empty_like(), similar to
600 zeros_like() but taking advantage of the new empty() Numeric routine.
603 zeros_like() but taking advantage of the new empty() Numeric routine.
601
604
602 2005-01-23 *** Released version 0.6.8
605 2005-01-23 *** Released version 0.6.8
603
606
604 2005-01-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
607 2005-01-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
605
608
606 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec): I removed the
609 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec): I removed the
607 automatic show() calls. After discussing things with JDH, it
610 automatic show() calls. After discussing things with JDH, it
608 turns out there are too many corner cases where this can go wrong.
611 turns out there are too many corner cases where this can go wrong.
609 It's best not to try to be 'too smart', and simply have ipython
612 It's best not to try to be 'too smart', and simply have ipython
610 reproduce as much as possible the default behavior of a normal
613 reproduce as much as possible the default behavior of a normal
611 python shell.
614 python shell.
612
615
613 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Modified the
616 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Modified the
614 line-splitting regexp and _prefilter() to avoid calling getattr()
617 line-splitting regexp and _prefilter() to avoid calling getattr()
615 on assignments. This closes
618 on assignments. This closes
616 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue24. Note that Python's
619 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue24. Note that Python's
617 readline uses getattr(), so a simple <TAB> keypress is still
620 readline uses getattr(), so a simple <TAB> keypress is still
618 enough to trigger getattr() calls on an object.
621 enough to trigger getattr() calls on an object.
619
622
620 2005-01-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
623 2005-01-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
621
624
622 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.magic_run): Fix the %run
625 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.magic_run): Fix the %run
623 docstring under pylab so it doesn't mask the original.
626 docstring under pylab so it doesn't mask the original.
624
627
625 2005-01-21 *** Released version 0.6.7
628 2005-01-21 *** Released version 0.6.7
626
629
627 2005-01-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
630 2005-01-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
628
631
629 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.runcode): Trap a crash with
632 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.runcode): Trap a crash with
630 signal handling for win32 users in multithreaded mode.
633 signal handling for win32 users in multithreaded mode.
631
634
632 2005-01-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
635 2005-01-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
633
636
634 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Fix crash when inspecting
637 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Fix crash when inspecting
635 instances with no __init__. After a crash report by Norbert Nemec
638 instances with no __init__. After a crash report by Norbert Nemec
636 <Norbert-AT-nemec-online.de>.
639 <Norbert-AT-nemec-online.de>.
637
640
638 2005-01-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
641 2005-01-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
639
642
640 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix bug in reporting of
643 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix bug in reporting of
641 names for verbose exceptions, when multiple dotted names and the
644 names for verbose exceptions, when multiple dotted names and the
642 'parent' object were present on the same line.
645 'parent' object were present on the same line.
643
646
644 2005-01-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
647 2005-01-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
645
648
646 * IPython/genutils.py (flag_calls): new utility to trap and flag
649 * IPython/genutils.py (flag_calls): new utility to trap and flag
647 calls in functions. I need it to clean up matplotlib support.
650 calls in functions. I need it to clean up matplotlib support.
648 Also removed some deprecated code in genutils.
651 Also removed some deprecated code in genutils.
649
652
650 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec): small fix so
653 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec): small fix so
651 that matplotlib scripts called with %run, which don't call show()
654 that matplotlib scripts called with %run, which don't call show()
652 themselves, still have their plotting windows open.
655 themselves, still have their plotting windows open.
653
656
654 2005-01-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
657 2005-01-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
655
658
656 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.__init__): Patch by Andrew Straw
659 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.__init__): Patch by Andrew Straw
657 <astraw-AT-caltech.edu>, to fix gtk deprecation warnings.
660 <astraw-AT-caltech.edu>, to fix gtk deprecation warnings.
658
661
659 2004-12-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
662 2004-12-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
660
663
661 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.runcode): Get rid of
664 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.runcode): Get rid of
662 parent_runcode, which was an eyesore. The same result can be
665 parent_runcode, which was an eyesore. The same result can be
663 obtained with Python's regular superclass mechanisms.
666 obtained with Python's regular superclass mechanisms.
664
667
665 2004-12-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
668 2004-12-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
666
669
667 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sc): Fix quote stripping problem
670 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sc): Fix quote stripping problem
668 reported by Prabhu.
671 reported by Prabhu.
669 (Magic.magic_sx): direct all errors to Term.cerr (defaults to
672 (Magic.magic_sx): direct all errors to Term.cerr (defaults to
670 sys.stderr) instead of explicitly calling sys.stderr. This helps
673 sys.stderr) instead of explicitly calling sys.stderr. This helps
671 maintain our I/O abstractions clean, for future GUI embeddings.
674 maintain our I/O abstractions clean, for future GUI embeddings.
672
675
673 * IPython/genutils.py (info): added new utility for sys.stderr
676 * IPython/genutils.py (info): added new utility for sys.stderr
674 unified info message handling (thin wrapper around warn()).
677 unified info message handling (thin wrapper around warn()).
675
678
676 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix misreported global
679 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix misreported global
677 composite (dotted) names on verbose exceptions.
680 composite (dotted) names on verbose exceptions.
678 (VerboseTB.nullrepr): harden against another kind of errors which
681 (VerboseTB.nullrepr): harden against another kind of errors which
679 Python's inspect module can trigger, and which were crashing
682 Python's inspect module can trigger, and which were crashing
680 IPython. Thanks to a report by Marco Lombardi
683 IPython. Thanks to a report by Marco Lombardi
681 <mlombard-AT-ma010192.hq.eso.org>.
684 <mlombard-AT-ma010192.hq.eso.org>.
682
685
683 2004-12-13 *** Released version 0.6.6
686 2004-12-13 *** Released version 0.6.6
684
687
685 2004-12-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
688 2004-12-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
686
689
687 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.mainloop): catch RuntimeErrors
690 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.mainloop): catch RuntimeErrors
688 generated by pygtk upon initialization if it was built without
691 generated by pygtk upon initialization if it was built without
689 threads (for matplotlib users). After a crash reported by
692 threads (for matplotlib users). After a crash reported by
690 Leguijt, Jaap J SIEP-EPT-RES <Jaap.Leguijt-AT-shell.com>.
693 Leguijt, Jaap J SIEP-EPT-RES <Jaap.Leguijt-AT-shell.com>.
691
694
692 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fix small bug in the
695 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fix small bug in the
693 import_some parameter for multiple imports.
696 import_some parameter for multiple imports.
694
697
695 * IPython/iplib.py (ipmagic): simplified the interface of
698 * IPython/iplib.py (ipmagic): simplified the interface of
696 ipmagic() to take a single string argument, just as it would be
699 ipmagic() to take a single string argument, just as it would be
697 typed at the IPython cmd line.
700 typed at the IPython cmd line.
698 (ipalias): Added new ipalias() with an interface identical to
701 (ipalias): Added new ipalias() with an interface identical to
699 ipmagic(). This completes exposing a pure python interface to the
702 ipmagic(). This completes exposing a pure python interface to the
700 alias and magic system, which can be used in loops or more complex
703 alias and magic system, which can be used in loops or more complex
701 code where IPython's automatic line mangling is not active.
704 code where IPython's automatic line mangling is not active.
702
705
703 * IPython/genutils.py (timing): changed interface of timing to
706 * IPython/genutils.py (timing): changed interface of timing to
704 simply run code once, which is the most common case. timings()
707 simply run code once, which is the most common case. timings()
705 remains unchanged, for the cases where you want multiple runs.
708 remains unchanged, for the cases where you want multiple runs.
706
709
707 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase._matplotlib_config): Fix a
710 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase._matplotlib_config): Fix a
708 bug where Python2.2 crashes with exec'ing code which does not end
711 bug where Python2.2 crashes with exec'ing code which does not end
709 in a single newline. Python 2.3 is OK, so I hadn't noticed this
712 in a single newline. Python 2.3 is OK, so I hadn't noticed this
710 before.
713 before.
711
714
712 2004-12-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
715 2004-12-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
713
716
714 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): changed name of option from
717 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): changed name of option from
715 -t to -T, to accomodate the new -t flag in %run (the %run and
718 -t to -T, to accomodate the new -t flag in %run (the %run and
716 %prun options are kind of intermixed, and it's not easy to change
719 %prun options are kind of intermixed, and it's not easy to change
717 this with the limitations of python's getopt).
720 this with the limitations of python's getopt).
718
721
719 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Added new -t option to time
722 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Added new -t option to time
720 the execution of scripts. It's not as fine-tuned as timeit.py,
723 the execution of scripts. It's not as fine-tuned as timeit.py,
721 but it works from inside ipython (and under 2.2, which lacks
724 but it works from inside ipython (and under 2.2, which lacks
722 timeit.py). Optionally a number of runs > 1 can be given for
725 timeit.py). Optionally a number of runs > 1 can be given for
723 timing very short-running code.
726 timing very short-running code.
724
727
725 * IPython/genutils.py (uniq_stable): new routine which returns a
728 * IPython/genutils.py (uniq_stable): new routine which returns a
726 list of unique elements in any iterable, but in stable order of
729 list of unique elements in any iterable, but in stable order of
727 appearance. I needed this for the ultraTB fixes, and it's a handy
730 appearance. I needed this for the ultraTB fixes, and it's a handy
728 utility.
731 utility.
729
732
730 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix proper reporting of
733 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Fix proper reporting of
731 dotted names in Verbose exceptions. This had been broken since
734 dotted names in Verbose exceptions. This had been broken since
732 the very start, now x.y will properly be printed in a Verbose
735 the very start, now x.y will properly be printed in a Verbose
733 traceback, instead of x being shown and y appearing always as an
736 traceback, instead of x being shown and y appearing always as an
734 'undefined global'. Getting this to work was a bit tricky,
737 'undefined global'. Getting this to work was a bit tricky,
735 because by default python tokenizers are stateless. Saved by
738 because by default python tokenizers are stateless. Saved by
736 python's ability to easily add a bit of state to an arbitrary
739 python's ability to easily add a bit of state to an arbitrary
737 function (without needing to build a full-blown callable object).
740 function (without needing to build a full-blown callable object).
738
741
739 Also big cleanup of this code, which had horrendous runtime
742 Also big cleanup of this code, which had horrendous runtime
740 lookups of zillions of attributes for colorization. Moved all
743 lookups of zillions of attributes for colorization. Moved all
741 this code into a few templates, which make it cleaner and quicker.
744 this code into a few templates, which make it cleaner and quicker.
742
745
743 Printout quality was also improved for Verbose exceptions: one
746 Printout quality was also improved for Verbose exceptions: one
744 variable per line, and memory addresses are printed (this can be
747 variable per line, and memory addresses are printed (this can be
745 quite handy in nasty debugging situations, which is what Verbose
748 quite handy in nasty debugging situations, which is what Verbose
746 is for).
749 is for).
747
750
748 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Do NOT execute files named in
751 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Do NOT execute files named in
749 the command line as scripts to be loaded by embedded instances.
752 the command line as scripts to be loaded by embedded instances.
750 Doing so has the potential for an infinite recursion if there are
753 Doing so has the potential for an infinite recursion if there are
751 exceptions thrown in the process. This fixes a strange crash
754 exceptions thrown in the process. This fixes a strange crash
752 reported by Philippe MULLER <muller-AT-irit.fr>.
755 reported by Philippe MULLER <muller-AT-irit.fr>.
753
756
754 2004-12-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
757 2004-12-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
755
758
756 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.use): Change pylab support
759 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.use): Change pylab support
757 to reflect new names in matplotlib, which now expose the
760 to reflect new names in matplotlib, which now expose the
758 matlab-compatible interface via a pylab module instead of the
761 matlab-compatible interface via a pylab module instead of the
759 'matlab' name. The new code is backwards compatible, so users of
762 'matlab' name. The new code is backwards compatible, so users of
760 all matplotlib versions are OK. Patch by J. Hunter.
763 all matplotlib versions are OK. Patch by J. Hunter.
761
764
762 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Add to object? printing
765 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Add to object? printing
763 of __init__ docstrings for instances (class docstrings are already
766 of __init__ docstrings for instances (class docstrings are already
764 automatically printed). Instances with customized docstrings
767 automatically printed). Instances with customized docstrings
765 (indep. of the class) are also recognized and all 3 separate
768 (indep. of the class) are also recognized and all 3 separate
766 docstrings are printed (instance, class, constructor). After some
769 docstrings are printed (instance, class, constructor). After some
767 comments/suggestions by J. Hunter.
770 comments/suggestions by J. Hunter.
768
771
769 2004-12-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
772 2004-12-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
770
773
771 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.complete): Remove annoying
774 * IPython/iplib.py (MagicCompleter.complete): Remove annoying
772 warnings when tab-completion fails and triggers an exception.
775 warnings when tab-completion fails and triggers an exception.
773
776
774 2004-12-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
777 2004-12-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
775
778
776 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_prun): Fix bug where an exception would
779 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_prun): Fix bug where an exception would
777 be triggered when using 'run -p'. An incorrect option flag was
780 be triggered when using 'run -p'. An incorrect option flag was
778 being set ('d' instead of 'D').
781 being set ('d' instead of 'D').
779 (manpage): fix missing escaped \- sign.
782 (manpage): fix missing escaped \- sign.
780
783
781 2004-11-30 *** Released version 0.6.5
784 2004-11-30 *** Released version 0.6.5
782
785
783 2004-11-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
786 2004-11-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
784
787
785 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Fix bug in breakpoint
788 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Fix bug in breakpoint
786 setting with -d option.
789 setting with -d option.
787
790
788 * setup.py (docfiles): Fix problem where the doc glob I was using
791 * setup.py (docfiles): Fix problem where the doc glob I was using
789 was COMPLETELY BROKEN. It was giving the right files by pure
792 was COMPLETELY BROKEN. It was giving the right files by pure
790 accident, but failed once I tried to include ipython.el. Note:
793 accident, but failed once I tried to include ipython.el. Note:
791 glob() does NOT allow you to do exclusion on multiple endings!
794 glob() does NOT allow you to do exclusion on multiple endings!
792
795
793 2004-11-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
796 2004-11-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
794
797
795 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): cleaned up usage docstring, by using
798 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): cleaned up usage docstring, by using
796 the manpage as the source. Better formatting & consistency.
799 the manpage as the source. Better formatting & consistency.
797
800
798 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_run): Added new -d option, to run
801 * IPython/Magic.py (magic_run): Added new -d option, to run
799 scripts under the control of the python pdb debugger. Note that
802 scripts under the control of the python pdb debugger. Note that
800 this required changing the %prun option -d to -D, to avoid a clash
803 this required changing the %prun option -d to -D, to avoid a clash
801 (since %run must pass options to %prun, and getopt is too dumb to
804 (since %run must pass options to %prun, and getopt is too dumb to
802 handle options with string values with embedded spaces). Thanks
805 handle options with string values with embedded spaces). Thanks
803 to a suggestion by Matthew Arnison <maffew-AT-cat.org.au>.
806 to a suggestion by Matthew Arnison <maffew-AT-cat.org.au>.
804 (magic_who_ls): added type matching to %who and %whos, so that one
807 (magic_who_ls): added type matching to %who and %whos, so that one
805 can filter their output to only include variables of certain
808 can filter their output to only include variables of certain
806 types. Another suggestion by Matthew.
809 types. Another suggestion by Matthew.
807 (magic_whos): Added memory summaries in kb and Mb for arrays.
810 (magic_whos): Added memory summaries in kb and Mb for arrays.
808 (magic_who): Improve formatting (break lines every 9 vars).
811 (magic_who): Improve formatting (break lines every 9 vars).
809
812
810 2004-11-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
813 2004-11-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
811
814
812 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): Fix bug in syncing the input
815 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): Fix bug in syncing the input
813 cache when empty lines were present.
816 cache when empty lines were present.
814
817
815 2004-11-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
818 2004-11-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
816
819
817 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): document the re-activated threading
820 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): document the re-activated threading
818 options for WX and GTK.
821 options for WX and GTK.
819
822
820 2004-11-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
823 2004-11-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
821
824
822 * IPython/Shell.py (start): Added Prabhu's big patch to reactivate
825 * IPython/Shell.py (start): Added Prabhu's big patch to reactivate
823 the -wthread and -gthread options, along with a new -tk one to try
826 the -wthread and -gthread options, along with a new -tk one to try
824 and coordinate Tk threading with wx/gtk. The tk support is very
827 and coordinate Tk threading with wx/gtk. The tk support is very
825 platform dependent, since it seems to require Tcl and Tk to be
828 platform dependent, since it seems to require Tcl and Tk to be
826 built with threads (Fedora1/2 appears NOT to have it, but in
829 built with threads (Fedora1/2 appears NOT to have it, but in
827 Prabhu's Debian boxes it works OK). But even with some Tk
830 Prabhu's Debian boxes it works OK). But even with some Tk
828 limitations, this is a great improvement.
831 limitations, this is a great improvement.
829
832
830 * IPython/Prompts.py (prompt_specials_color): Added \t for time
833 * IPython/Prompts.py (prompt_specials_color): Added \t for time
831 info in user prompts. Patch by Prabhu.
834 info in user prompts. Patch by Prabhu.
832
835
833 2004-11-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
836 2004-11-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
834
837
835 * IPython/genutils.py (ask_yes_no): Add check for a max of 20
838 * IPython/genutils.py (ask_yes_no): Add check for a max of 20
836 EOFErrors and bail, to avoid infinite loops if a non-terminating
839 EOFErrors and bail, to avoid infinite loops if a non-terminating
837 file is fed into ipython. Patch submitted in issue 19 by user,
840 file is fed into ipython. Patch submitted in issue 19 by user,
838 many thanks.
841 many thanks.
839
842
840 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_auto): do NOT trigger
843 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_auto): do NOT trigger
841 autoquote/parens in continuation prompts, which can cause lots of
844 autoquote/parens in continuation prompts, which can cause lots of
842 problems. Closes roundup issue 20.
845 problems. Closes roundup issue 20.
843
846
844 2004-11-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
847 2004-11-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
845
848
846 * debian/control (Build-Depends-Indep): Fix dpatch dependency,
849 * debian/control (Build-Depends-Indep): Fix dpatch dependency,
847 reported as debian bug #280505. I'm not sure my local changelog
850 reported as debian bug #280505. I'm not sure my local changelog
848 entry has the proper debian format (Jack?).
851 entry has the proper debian format (Jack?).
849
852
850 2004-11-08 *** Released version 0.6.4
853 2004-11-08 *** Released version 0.6.4
851
854
852 2004-11-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
855 2004-11-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
853
856
854 * IPython/iplib.py (init_readline): Fix exit message for Windows
857 * IPython/iplib.py (init_readline): Fix exit message for Windows
855 when readline is active. Thanks to a report by Eric Jones
858 when readline is active. Thanks to a report by Eric Jones
856 <eric-AT-enthought.com>.
859 <eric-AT-enthought.com>.
857
860
858 2004-11-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
861 2004-11-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
859
862
860 * IPython/genutils.py (page): Add a trap for OSError exceptions,
863 * IPython/genutils.py (page): Add a trap for OSError exceptions,
861 sometimes seen by win2k/cygwin users.
864 sometimes seen by win2k/cygwin users.
862
865
863 2004-11-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
866 2004-11-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
864
867
865 * IPython/iplib.py (interact): Change the handling of %Exit from
868 * IPython/iplib.py (interact): Change the handling of %Exit from
866 trying to propagate a SystemExit to an internal ipython flag.
869 trying to propagate a SystemExit to an internal ipython flag.
867 This is less elegant than using Python's exception mechanism, but
870 This is less elegant than using Python's exception mechanism, but
868 I can't get that to work reliably with threads, so under -pylab
871 I can't get that to work reliably with threads, so under -pylab
869 %Exit was hanging IPython. Cross-thread exception handling is
872 %Exit was hanging IPython. Cross-thread exception handling is
870 really a bitch. Thaks to a bug report by Stephen Walton
873 really a bitch. Thaks to a bug report by Stephen Walton
871 <stephen.walton-AT-csun.edu>.
874 <stephen.walton-AT-csun.edu>.
872
875
873 2004-11-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
876 2004-11-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
874
877
875 * IPython/iplib.py (raw_input_original): store a pointer to the
878 * IPython/iplib.py (raw_input_original): store a pointer to the
876 true raw_input to harden against code which can modify it
879 true raw_input to harden against code which can modify it
877 (wx.py.PyShell does this and would otherwise crash ipython).
880 (wx.py.PyShell does this and would otherwise crash ipython).
878 Thanks to a bug report by Jim Flowers <james.flowers-AT-lgx.com>.
881 Thanks to a bug report by Jim Flowers <james.flowers-AT-lgx.com>.
879
882
880 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.runsource): Cleaner fix for
883 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.runsource): Cleaner fix for
881 Ctrl-C problem, which does not mess up the input line.
884 Ctrl-C problem, which does not mess up the input line.
882
885
883 2004-11-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
886 2004-11-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
884
887
885 * IPython/Release.py: Changed licensing to BSD, in all files.
888 * IPython/Release.py: Changed licensing to BSD, in all files.
886 (name): lowercase name for tarball/RPM release.
889 (name): lowercase name for tarball/RPM release.
887
890
888 * IPython/OInspect.py (getdoc): wrap inspect.getdoc() safely for
891 * IPython/OInspect.py (getdoc): wrap inspect.getdoc() safely for
889 use throughout ipython.
892 use throughout ipython.
890
893
891 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): Switch to using the new
894 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): Switch to using the new
892 OInspect.getdoc() function.
895 OInspect.getdoc() function.
893
896
894 * IPython/Shell.py (sigint_handler): Hack to ignore the execution
897 * IPython/Shell.py (sigint_handler): Hack to ignore the execution
895 of the line currently being canceled via Ctrl-C. It's extremely
898 of the line currently being canceled via Ctrl-C. It's extremely
896 ugly, but I don't know how to do it better (the problem is one of
899 ugly, but I don't know how to do it better (the problem is one of
897 handling cross-thread exceptions).
900 handling cross-thread exceptions).
898
901
899 2004-10-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
902 2004-10-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
900
903
901 * IPython/Shell.py (signal_handler): add signal handlers to trap
904 * IPython/Shell.py (signal_handler): add signal handlers to trap
902 SIGINT and SIGSEGV in threaded code properly. Thanks to a bug
905 SIGINT and SIGSEGV in threaded code properly. Thanks to a bug
903 report by Francesc Alted.
906 report by Francesc Alted.
904
907
905 2004-10-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
908 2004-10-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
906
909
907 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (prefilter_shell): Fix @
910 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (prefilter_shell): Fix @
908 to % for pysh syntax extensions.
911 to % for pysh syntax extensions.
909
912
910 2004-10-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
913 2004-10-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
911
914
912 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_whos): modify output of Numeric
915 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_whos): modify output of Numeric
913 arrays to print a more useful summary, without calling str(arr).
916 arrays to print a more useful summary, without calling str(arr).
914 This avoids the problem of extremely lengthy computations which
917 This avoids the problem of extremely lengthy computations which
915 occur if arr is large, and appear to the user as a system lockup
918 occur if arr is large, and appear to the user as a system lockup
916 with 100% cpu activity. After a suggestion by Kristian Sandberg
919 with 100% cpu activity. After a suggestion by Kristian Sandberg
917 <Kristian.Sandberg@colorado.edu>.
920 <Kristian.Sandberg@colorado.edu>.
918 (Magic.__init__): fix bug in global magic escapes not being
921 (Magic.__init__): fix bug in global magic escapes not being
919 correctly set.
922 correctly set.
920
923
921 2004-10-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
924 2004-10-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
922
925
923 * IPython/Magic.py (__license__): change to absolute imports of
926 * IPython/Magic.py (__license__): change to absolute imports of
924 ipython's own internal packages, to start adapting to the absolute
927 ipython's own internal packages, to start adapting to the absolute
925 import requirement of PEP-328.
928 import requirement of PEP-328.
926
929
927 * IPython/genutils.py (__author__): Fix coding to utf-8 on all
930 * IPython/genutils.py (__author__): Fix coding to utf-8 on all
928 files, and standardize author/license marks through the Release
931 files, and standardize author/license marks through the Release
929 module instead of having per/file stuff (except for files with
932 module instead of having per/file stuff (except for files with
930 particular licenses, like the MIT/PSF-licensed codes).
933 particular licenses, like the MIT/PSF-licensed codes).
931
934
932 * IPython/Debugger.py: remove dead code for python 2.1
935 * IPython/Debugger.py: remove dead code for python 2.1
933
936
934 2004-10-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
937 2004-10-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
935
938
936 * IPython/iplib.py (ipmagic): New function for accessing magics
939 * IPython/iplib.py (ipmagic): New function for accessing magics
937 via a normal python function call.
940 via a normal python function call.
938
941
939 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_magic): Change the magic escape
942 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_magic): Change the magic escape
940 from '@' to '%', to accomodate the new @decorator syntax of python
943 from '@' to '%', to accomodate the new @decorator syntax of python
941 2.4.
944 2.4.
942
945
943 2004-09-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
946 2004-09-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
944
947
945 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.use): Added a wrapper to
948 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.use): Added a wrapper to
946 matplotlib.use to prevent running scripts which try to switch
949 matplotlib.use to prevent running scripts which try to switch
947 interactive backends from within ipython. This will just crash
950 interactive backends from within ipython. This will just crash
948 the python interpreter, so we can't allow it (but a detailed error
951 the python interpreter, so we can't allow it (but a detailed error
949 is given to the user).
952 is given to the user).
950
953
951 2004-09-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
954 2004-09-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
952
955
953 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec):
956 * IPython/Shell.py (MatplotlibShellBase.mplot_exec):
954 matplotlib-related fixes so that using @run with non-matplotlib
957 matplotlib-related fixes so that using @run with non-matplotlib
955 scripts doesn't pop up spurious plot windows. This requires
958 scripts doesn't pop up spurious plot windows. This requires
956 matplotlib >= 0.63, where I had to make some changes as well.
959 matplotlib >= 0.63, where I had to make some changes as well.
957
960
958 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): update version requirement to
961 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): update version requirement to
959 python 2.2.
962 python 2.2.
960
963
961 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.mainloop): Add an optional
964 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.mainloop): Add an optional
962 banner arg for embedded customization.
965 banner arg for embedded customization.
963
966
964 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.__init__): big cleanup to remove all
967 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.__init__): big cleanup to remove all
965 explicit uses of __IP as the IPython's instance name. Now things
968 explicit uses of __IP as the IPython's instance name. Now things
966 are properly handled via the shell.name value. The actual code
969 are properly handled via the shell.name value. The actual code
967 is a bit ugly b/c I'm doing it via a global in Magic.py, but this
970 is a bit ugly b/c I'm doing it via a global in Magic.py, but this
968 is much better than before. I'll clean things completely when the
971 is much better than before. I'll clean things completely when the
969 magic stuff gets a real overhaul.
972 magic stuff gets a real overhaul.
970
973
971 * ipython.1: small fixes, sent in by Jack Moffit. He also sent in
974 * ipython.1: small fixes, sent in by Jack Moffit. He also sent in
972 minor changes to debian dir.
975 minor changes to debian dir.
973
976
974 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Fix adding a
977 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Fix adding a
975 pointer to the shell itself in the interactive namespace even when
978 pointer to the shell itself in the interactive namespace even when
976 a user-supplied dict is provided. This is needed for embedding
979 a user-supplied dict is provided. This is needed for embedding
977 purposes (found by tests with Michel Sanner).
980 purposes (found by tests with Michel Sanner).
978
981
979 2004-09-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
982 2004-09-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
980
983
981 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: remove []{} from
984 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: remove []{} from
982 readline_remove_delims, so that things like [modname.<TAB> do
985 readline_remove_delims, so that things like [modname.<TAB> do
983 proper completion. This disables [].TAB, but that's a less common
986 proper completion. This disables [].TAB, but that's a less common
984 case than module names in list comprehensions, for example.
987 case than module names in list comprehensions, for example.
985 Thanks to a report by Andrea Riciputi.
988 Thanks to a report by Andrea Riciputi.
986
989
987 2004-09-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
990 2004-09-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
988
991
989 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.mainloop): reorder to avoid
992 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.mainloop): reorder to avoid
990 blocking problems in win32 and osx. Fix by John.
993 blocking problems in win32 and osx. Fix by John.
991
994
992 2004-09-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
995 2004-09-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
993
996
994 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellWX.OnInit): Fix output redirection bug
997 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellWX.OnInit): Fix output redirection bug
995 for Win32 and OSX. Fix by John Hunter.
998 for Win32 and OSX. Fix by John Hunter.
996
999
997 2004-08-30 *** Released version 0.6.3
1000 2004-08-30 *** Released version 0.6.3
998
1001
999 2004-08-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1002 2004-08-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1000
1003
1001 * setup.py (isfile): Add manpages to list of dependent files to be
1004 * setup.py (isfile): Add manpages to list of dependent files to be
1002 updated.
1005 updated.
1003
1006
1004 2004-08-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1007 2004-08-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1005
1008
1006 * IPython/Shell.py (start): I've disabled -wthread and -gthread
1009 * IPython/Shell.py (start): I've disabled -wthread and -gthread
1007 for now. They don't really work with standalone WX/GTK code
1010 for now. They don't really work with standalone WX/GTK code
1008 (though matplotlib IS working fine with both of those backends).
1011 (though matplotlib IS working fine with both of those backends).
1009 This will neeed much more testing. I disabled most things with
1012 This will neeed much more testing. I disabled most things with
1010 comments, so turning it back on later should be pretty easy.
1013 comments, so turning it back on later should be pretty easy.
1011
1014
1012 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Fix accidental
1015 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Fix accidental
1013 autocalling of expressions like r'foo', by modifying the line
1016 autocalling of expressions like r'foo', by modifying the line
1014 split regexp. Closes
1017 split regexp. Closes
1015 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue18, reported by Nicholas
1018 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue18, reported by Nicholas
1016 Riley <ipythonbugs-AT-sabi.net>.
1019 Riley <ipythonbugs-AT-sabi.net>.
1017 (InteractiveShell.mainloop): honor --nobanner with banner
1020 (InteractiveShell.mainloop): honor --nobanner with banner
1018 extensions.
1021 extensions.
1019
1022
1020 * IPython/Shell.py: Significant refactoring of all classes, so
1023 * IPython/Shell.py: Significant refactoring of all classes, so
1021 that we can really support ALL matplotlib backends and threading
1024 that we can really support ALL matplotlib backends and threading
1022 models (John spotted a bug with Tk which required this). Now we
1025 models (John spotted a bug with Tk which required this). Now we
1023 should support single-threaded, WX-threads and GTK-threads, both
1026 should support single-threaded, WX-threads and GTK-threads, both
1024 for generic code and for matplotlib.
1027 for generic code and for matplotlib.
1025
1028
1026 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Changed -mpthread option to
1029 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Changed -mpthread option to
1027 -pylab, to simplify things for users. Will also remove the pylab
1030 -pylab, to simplify things for users. Will also remove the pylab
1028 profile, since now all of matplotlib configuration is directly
1031 profile, since now all of matplotlib configuration is directly
1029 handled here. This also reduces startup time.
1032 handled here. This also reduces startup time.
1030
1033
1031 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.run): Fixed bug where mainloop() of
1034 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellGTK.run): Fixed bug where mainloop() of
1032 shell wasn't being correctly called. Also in IPShellWX.
1035 shell wasn't being correctly called. Also in IPShellWX.
1033
1036
1034 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added option to
1037 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added option to
1035 fine-tune banner.
1038 fine-tune banner.
1036
1039
1037 * IPython/numutils.py (spike): Deprecate these spike functions,
1040 * IPython/numutils.py (spike): Deprecate these spike functions,
1038 delete (long deprecated) gnuplot_exec handler.
1041 delete (long deprecated) gnuplot_exec handler.
1039
1042
1040 2004-08-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1043 2004-08-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1041
1044
1042 * ipython.1: Update for threading options, plus some others which
1045 * ipython.1: Update for threading options, plus some others which
1043 were missing.
1046 were missing.
1044
1047
1045 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Added -wthread option for
1048 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Added -wthread option for
1046 wxpython thread handling. Make sure threading options are only
1049 wxpython thread handling. Make sure threading options are only
1047 valid at the command line.
1050 valid at the command line.
1048
1051
1049 * scripts/ipython: moved shell selection into a factory function
1052 * scripts/ipython: moved shell selection into a factory function
1050 in Shell.py, to keep the starter script to a minimum.
1053 in Shell.py, to keep the starter script to a minimum.
1051
1054
1052 2004-08-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1055 2004-08-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1053
1056
1054 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellWX.wxexit): fixes to WX threading, by
1057 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellWX.wxexit): fixes to WX threading, by
1055 John. Along with some recent changes he made to matplotlib, the
1058 John. Along with some recent changes he made to matplotlib, the
1056 next versions of both systems should work very well together.
1059 next versions of both systems should work very well together.
1057
1060
1058 2004-08-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1061 2004-08-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1059
1062
1060 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): cleanup some dead code. I
1063 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): cleanup some dead code. I
1061 tried to switch the profiling to using hotshot, but I'm getting
1064 tried to switch the profiling to using hotshot, but I'm getting
1062 strange errors from prof.runctx() there. I may be misreading the
1065 strange errors from prof.runctx() there. I may be misreading the
1063 docs, but it looks weird. For now the profiling code will
1066 docs, but it looks weird. For now the profiling code will
1064 continue to use the standard profiler.
1067 continue to use the standard profiler.
1065
1068
1066 2004-08-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1069 2004-08-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1067
1070
1068 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellWX.__init__): Improvements to the WX
1071 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellWX.__init__): Improvements to the WX
1069 threaded shell, by John Hunter. It's not quite ready yet, but
1072 threaded shell, by John Hunter. It's not quite ready yet, but
1070 close.
1073 close.
1071
1074
1072 2004-08-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1075 2004-08-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1073
1076
1074 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): tab cleanups, also
1077 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): tab cleanups, also
1075 in Magic and ultraTB.
1078 in Magic and ultraTB.
1076
1079
1077 * ipython.1: document threading options in manpage.
1080 * ipython.1: document threading options in manpage.
1078
1081
1079 * scripts/ipython: Changed name of -thread option to -gthread,
1082 * scripts/ipython: Changed name of -thread option to -gthread,
1080 since this is GTK specific. I want to leave the door open for a
1083 since this is GTK specific. I want to leave the door open for a
1081 -wthread option for WX, which will most likely be necessary. This
1084 -wthread option for WX, which will most likely be necessary. This
1082 change affects usage and ipmaker as well.
1085 change affects usage and ipmaker as well.
1083
1086
1084 * IPython/Shell.py (matplotlib_shell): Add a factory function to
1087 * IPython/Shell.py (matplotlib_shell): Add a factory function to
1085 handle the matplotlib shell issues. Code by John Hunter
1088 handle the matplotlib shell issues. Code by John Hunter
1086 <jdhunter-AT-nitace.bsd.uchicago.edu>.
1089 <jdhunter-AT-nitace.bsd.uchicago.edu>.
1087 (IPShellMatplotlibWX.__init__): Rudimentary WX support. It's
1090 (IPShellMatplotlibWX.__init__): Rudimentary WX support. It's
1088 broken (and disabled for end users) for now, but it puts the
1091 broken (and disabled for end users) for now, but it puts the
1089 infrastructure in place.
1092 infrastructure in place.
1090
1093
1091 2004-08-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1094 2004-08-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1092
1095
1093 * ipythonrc-pylab: Add matplotlib support.
1096 * ipythonrc-pylab: Add matplotlib support.
1094
1097
1095 * matplotlib_config.py: new files for matplotlib support, part of
1098 * matplotlib_config.py: new files for matplotlib support, part of
1096 the pylab profile.
1099 the pylab profile.
1097
1100
1098 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): documented the threading options.
1101 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): documented the threading options.
1099
1102
1100 2004-08-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1103 2004-08-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1101
1104
1102 * ipython: Modified the main calling routine to handle the -thread
1105 * ipython: Modified the main calling routine to handle the -thread
1103 and -mpthread options. This needs to be done as a top-level hack,
1106 and -mpthread options. This needs to be done as a top-level hack,
1104 because it determines which class to instantiate for IPython
1107 because it determines which class to instantiate for IPython
1105 itself.
1108 itself.
1106
1109
1107 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.__init__): New set of
1110 * IPython/Shell.py (MTInteractiveShell.__init__): New set of
1108 classes to support multithreaded GTK operation without blocking,
1111 classes to support multithreaded GTK operation without blocking,
1109 and matplotlib with all backends. This is a lot of still very
1112 and matplotlib with all backends. This is a lot of still very
1110 experimental code, and threads are tricky. So it may still have a
1113 experimental code, and threads are tricky. So it may still have a
1111 few rough edges... This code owes a lot to
1114 few rough edges... This code owes a lot to
1112 http://aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Cookbook/Python/Recipe/65109, by
1115 http://aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Cookbook/Python/Recipe/65109, by
1113 Brian # McErlean and John Finlay, to Antoon Pardon for fixes, and
1116 Brian # McErlean and John Finlay, to Antoon Pardon for fixes, and
1114 to John Hunter for all the matplotlib work.
1117 to John Hunter for all the matplotlib work.
1115
1118
1116 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Added -thread and -mpthread
1119 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Added -thread and -mpthread
1117 options for gtk thread and matplotlib support.
1120 options for gtk thread and matplotlib support.
1118
1121
1119 2004-08-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1122 2004-08-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1120
1123
1121 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): don't trigger
1124 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): don't trigger
1122 autocall for things like p*q,p/q,p+q,p-q, when p is callable. Bug
1125 autocall for things like p*q,p/q,p+q,p-q, when p is callable. Bug
1123 reported by Stephen Walton <stephen.walton-AT-csun.edu>.
1126 reported by Stephen Walton <stephen.walton-AT-csun.edu>.
1124
1127
1125 2004-08-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1128 2004-08-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1126
1129
1127 * setup.py (isfile): Fix build so documentation gets updated for
1130 * setup.py (isfile): Fix build so documentation gets updated for
1128 rpms (it was only done for .tgz builds).
1131 rpms (it was only done for .tgz builds).
1129
1132
1130 2004-08-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1133 2004-08-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1131
1134
1132 * genutils.py (Term): Fix misspell of stdin stream (sin->cin).
1135 * genutils.py (Term): Fix misspell of stdin stream (sin->cin).
1133
1136
1134 * iplib.py : Silence syntax error exceptions in tab-completion.
1137 * iplib.py : Silence syntax error exceptions in tab-completion.
1135
1138
1136 2004-08-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1139 2004-08-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1137
1140
1138 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_colors): Fix incorrectly set
1141 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_colors): Fix incorrectly set
1139 'color off' mark for continuation prompts. This was causing long
1142 'color off' mark for continuation prompts. This was causing long
1140 continuation lines to mis-wrap.
1143 continuation lines to mis-wrap.
1141
1144
1142 2004-08-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1145 2004-08-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1143
1146
1144 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Allow the shell class used
1147 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Allow the shell class used
1145 for building ipython to be a parameter. All this is necessary
1148 for building ipython to be a parameter. All this is necessary
1146 right now to have a multithreaded version, but this insane
1149 right now to have a multithreaded version, but this insane
1147 non-design will be cleaned up soon. For now, it's a hack that
1150 non-design will be cleaned up soon. For now, it's a hack that
1148 works.
1151 works.
1149
1152
1150 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShell.__init__): Stop using mutable default
1153 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShell.__init__): Stop using mutable default
1151 args in various places. No bugs so far, but it's a dangerous
1154 args in various places. No bugs so far, but it's a dangerous
1152 practice.
1155 practice.
1153
1156
1154 2004-07-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1157 2004-07-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1155
1158
1156 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): ignore SyntaxError exceptions to
1159 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): ignore SyntaxError exceptions to
1157 fix completion of files with dots in their names under most
1160 fix completion of files with dots in their names under most
1158 profiles (pysh was OK because the completion order is different).
1161 profiles (pysh was OK because the completion order is different).
1159
1162
1160 2004-07-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1163 2004-07-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1161
1164
1162 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): build dict of
1165 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): build dict of
1163 keywords manually, b/c the one in keyword.py was removed in python
1166 keywords manually, b/c the one in keyword.py was removed in python
1164 2.4. Patch by Anakim Border <aborder-AT-users.sourceforge.net>.
1167 2.4. Patch by Anakim Border <aborder-AT-users.sourceforge.net>.
1165 This is NOT a bug under python 2.3 and earlier.
1168 This is NOT a bug under python 2.3 and earlier.
1166
1169
1167 2004-07-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1170 2004-07-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1168
1171
1169 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Add another
1172 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.text): Add another
1170 linecache.checkcache() call to try to prevent inspect.py from
1173 linecache.checkcache() call to try to prevent inspect.py from
1171 crashing under python 2.3. I think this fixes
1174 crashing under python 2.3. I think this fixes
1172 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue17.
1175 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue17.
1173
1176
1174 2004-07-26 *** Released version 0.6.2
1177 2004-07-26 *** Released version 0.6.2
1175
1178
1176 2004-07-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1179 2004-07-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1177
1180
1178 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_cd): Fix bug where 'cd -N' would
1181 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_cd): Fix bug where 'cd -N' would
1179 fail for any number.
1182 fail for any number.
1180 (Magic.magic_bookmark): Fix bug where 'bookmark -l' would fail for
1183 (Magic.magic_bookmark): Fix bug where 'bookmark -l' would fail for
1181 empty bookmarks.
1184 empty bookmarks.
1182
1185
1183 2004-07-26 *** Released version 0.6.1
1186 2004-07-26 *** Released version 0.6.1
1184
1187
1185 2004-07-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1188 2004-07-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1186
1189
1187 * ipython_win_post_install.py (run): Added pysh shortcut for Windows.
1190 * ipython_win_post_install.py (run): Added pysh shortcut for Windows.
1188
1191
1189 * IPython/iplib.py (protect_filename): Applied Ville's patch for
1192 * IPython/iplib.py (protect_filename): Applied Ville's patch for
1190 escaping '()[]{}' in filenames.
1193 escaping '()[]{}' in filenames.
1191
1194
1192 * IPython/Magic.py (shlex_split): Fix handling of '*' and '?' for
1195 * IPython/Magic.py (shlex_split): Fix handling of '*' and '?' for
1193 Python 2.2 users who lack a proper shlex.split.
1196 Python 2.2 users who lack a proper shlex.split.
1194
1197
1195 2004-07-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1198 2004-07-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1196
1199
1197 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Add support
1200 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Add support
1198 for reading readline's init file. I follow the normal chain:
1201 for reading readline's init file. I follow the normal chain:
1199 $INPUTRC is honored, otherwise ~/.inputrc is used. Thanks to a
1202 $INPUTRC is honored, otherwise ~/.inputrc is used. Thanks to a
1200 report by Mike Heeter. This closes
1203 report by Mike Heeter. This closes
1201 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue16.
1204 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue16.
1202
1205
1203 2004-07-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1206 2004-07-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1204
1207
1205 * IPython/iplib.py (__init__): Add better handling of '\' under
1208 * IPython/iplib.py (__init__): Add better handling of '\' under
1206 Win32 for filenames. After a patch by Ville.
1209 Win32 for filenames. After a patch by Ville.
1207
1210
1208 2004-07-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1211 2004-07-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1209
1212
1210 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): fix bug where
1213 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): fix bug where
1211 autocalling would be triggered for 'foo is bar' if foo is
1214 autocalling would be triggered for 'foo is bar' if foo is
1212 callable. I also cleaned up the autocall detection code to use a
1215 callable. I also cleaned up the autocall detection code to use a
1213 regexp, which is faster. Bug reported by Alexander Schmolck.
1216 regexp, which is faster. Bug reported by Alexander Schmolck.
1214
1217
1215 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_pinfo): Fix bug where strings with
1218 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_pinfo): Fix bug where strings with
1216 '?' in them would confuse the help system. Reported by Alex
1219 '?' in them would confuse the help system. Reported by Alex
1217 Schmolck.
1220 Schmolck.
1218
1221
1219 2004-07-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1222 2004-07-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1220
1223
1221 * IPython/GnuplotInteractive.py (__all__): added plot2.
1224 * IPython/GnuplotInteractive.py (__all__): added plot2.
1222
1225
1223 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.plot2): added new function for
1226 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.plot2): added new function for
1224 plotting dictionaries, lists or tuples of 1d arrays.
1227 plotting dictionaries, lists or tuples of 1d arrays.
1225
1228
1226 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_hist): small clenaups and
1229 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_hist): small clenaups and
1227 optimizations.
1230 optimizations.
1228
1231
1229 * IPython/iplib.py:Remove old Changelog info for cleanup. This is
1232 * IPython/iplib.py:Remove old Changelog info for cleanup. This is
1230 the information which was there from Janko's original IPP code:
1233 the information which was there from Janko's original IPP code:
1231
1234
1232 03.05.99 20:53 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1235 03.05.99 20:53 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1233 --Started changelog.
1236 --Started changelog.
1234 --make clear do what it say it does
1237 --make clear do what it say it does
1235 --added pretty output of lines from inputcache
1238 --added pretty output of lines from inputcache
1236 --Made Logger a mixin class, simplifies handling of switches
1239 --Made Logger a mixin class, simplifies handling of switches
1237 --Added own completer class. .string<TAB> expands to last history
1240 --Added own completer class. .string<TAB> expands to last history
1238 line which starts with string. The new expansion is also present
1241 line which starts with string. The new expansion is also present
1239 with Ctrl-r from the readline library. But this shows, who this
1242 with Ctrl-r from the readline library. But this shows, who this
1240 can be done for other cases.
1243 can be done for other cases.
1241 --Added convention that all shell functions should accept a
1244 --Added convention that all shell functions should accept a
1242 parameter_string This opens the door for different behaviour for
1245 parameter_string This opens the door for different behaviour for
1243 each function. @cd is a good example of this.
1246 each function. @cd is a good example of this.
1244
1247
1245 04.05.99 12:12 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1248 04.05.99 12:12 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1246 --added logfile rotation
1249 --added logfile rotation
1247 --added new mainloop method which freezes first the namespace
1250 --added new mainloop method which freezes first the namespace
1248
1251
1249 07.05.99 21:24 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1252 07.05.99 21:24 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1250 --added the docreader classes. Now there is a help system.
1253 --added the docreader classes. Now there is a help system.
1251 -This is only a first try. Currently it's not easy to put new
1254 -This is only a first try. Currently it's not easy to put new
1252 stuff in the indices. But this is the way to go. Info would be
1255 stuff in the indices. But this is the way to go. Info would be
1253 better, but HTML is every where and not everybody has an info
1256 better, but HTML is every where and not everybody has an info
1254 system installed and it's not so easy to change html-docs to info.
1257 system installed and it's not so easy to change html-docs to info.
1255 --added global logfile option
1258 --added global logfile option
1256 --there is now a hook for object inspection method pinfo needs to
1259 --there is now a hook for object inspection method pinfo needs to
1257 be provided for this. Can be reached by two '??'.
1260 be provided for this. Can be reached by two '??'.
1258
1261
1259 08.05.99 20:51 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1262 08.05.99 20:51 porto.ifm.uni-kiel.de
1260 --added a README
1263 --added a README
1261 --bug in rc file. Something has changed so functions in the rc
1264 --bug in rc file. Something has changed so functions in the rc
1262 file need to reference the shell and not self. Not clear if it's a
1265 file need to reference the shell and not self. Not clear if it's a
1263 bug or feature.
1266 bug or feature.
1264 --changed rc file for new behavior
1267 --changed rc file for new behavior
1265
1268
1266 2004-07-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1269 2004-07-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1267
1270
1268 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): fixed recent bug where the input
1271 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): fixed recent bug where the input
1269 cache was falling out of sync in bizarre manners when multi-line
1272 cache was falling out of sync in bizarre manners when multi-line
1270 input was present. Minor optimizations and cleanup.
1273 input was present. Minor optimizations and cleanup.
1271
1274
1272 (Logger): Remove old Changelog info for cleanup. This is the
1275 (Logger): Remove old Changelog info for cleanup. This is the
1273 information which was there from Janko's original code:
1276 information which was there from Janko's original code:
1274
1277
1275 Changes to Logger: - made the default log filename a parameter
1278 Changes to Logger: - made the default log filename a parameter
1276
1279
1277 - put a check for lines beginning with !@? in log(). Needed
1280 - put a check for lines beginning with !@? in log(). Needed
1278 (even if the handlers properly log their lines) for mid-session
1281 (even if the handlers properly log their lines) for mid-session
1279 logging activation to work properly. Without this, lines logged
1282 logging activation to work properly. Without this, lines logged
1280 in mid session, which get read from the cache, would end up
1283 in mid session, which get read from the cache, would end up
1281 'bare' (with !@? in the open) in the log. Now they are caught
1284 'bare' (with !@? in the open) in the log. Now they are caught
1282 and prepended with a #.
1285 and prepended with a #.
1283
1286
1284 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): added check
1287 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): added check
1285 in case MagicCompleter fails to be defined, so we don't crash.
1288 in case MagicCompleter fails to be defined, so we don't crash.
1286
1289
1287 2004-07-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1290 2004-07-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1288
1291
1289 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.hardcopy): add automatic generation
1292 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.hardcopy): add automatic generation
1290 of EPS if the requested filename ends in '.eps'.
1293 of EPS if the requested filename ends in '.eps'.
1291
1294
1292 2004-07-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1295 2004-07-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1293
1296
1294 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape): Fix
1297 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape): Fix
1295 escaping of quotes when calling the shell.
1298 escaping of quotes when calling the shell.
1296
1299
1297 2004-07-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1300 2004-07-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1298
1301
1299 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.update): Fix problem with
1302 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.update): Fix problem with
1300 gettext not working because we were clobbering '_'. Fixes
1303 gettext not working because we were clobbering '_'. Fixes
1301 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue6.
1304 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue6.
1302
1305
1303 2004-07-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1306 2004-07-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1304
1307
1305 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_cd): integrated bookmark handling
1308 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_cd): integrated bookmark handling
1306 into @cd. Patch by Ville.
1309 into @cd. Patch by Ville.
1307
1310
1308 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.post_config_initialization):
1311 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.post_config_initialization):
1309 new function to store things after ipmaker runs. Patch by Ville.
1312 new function to store things after ipmaker runs. Patch by Ville.
1310 Eventually this will go away once ipmaker is removed and the class
1313 Eventually this will go away once ipmaker is removed and the class
1311 gets cleaned up, but for now it's ok. Key functionality here is
1314 gets cleaned up, but for now it's ok. Key functionality here is
1312 the addition of the persistent storage mechanism, a dict for
1315 the addition of the persistent storage mechanism, a dict for
1313 keeping data across sessions (for now just bookmarks, but more can
1316 keeping data across sessions (for now just bookmarks, but more can
1314 be implemented later).
1317 be implemented later).
1315
1318
1316 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_bookmark): New bookmark system,
1319 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_bookmark): New bookmark system,
1317 persistent across sections. Patch by Ville, I modified it
1320 persistent across sections. Patch by Ville, I modified it
1318 soemwhat to allow bookmarking arbitrary dirs other than CWD. Also
1321 soemwhat to allow bookmarking arbitrary dirs other than CWD. Also
1319 added a '-l' option to list all bookmarks.
1322 added a '-l' option to list all bookmarks.
1320
1323
1321 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.atexit_operations): new
1324 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.atexit_operations): new
1322 center for cleanup. Registered with atexit.register(). I moved
1325 center for cleanup. Registered with atexit.register(). I moved
1323 here the old exit_cleanup(). After a patch by Ville.
1326 here the old exit_cleanup(). After a patch by Ville.
1324
1327
1325 * IPython/Magic.py (get_py_filename): added '~' to the accepted
1328 * IPython/Magic.py (get_py_filename): added '~' to the accepted
1326 characters in the hacked shlex_split for python 2.2.
1329 characters in the hacked shlex_split for python 2.2.
1327
1330
1328 * IPython/iplib.py (file_matches): more fixes to filenames with
1331 * IPython/iplib.py (file_matches): more fixes to filenames with
1329 whitespace in them. It's not perfect, but limitations in python's
1332 whitespace in them. It's not perfect, but limitations in python's
1330 readline make it impossible to go further.
1333 readline make it impossible to go further.
1331
1334
1332 2004-06-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1335 2004-06-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1333
1336
1334 * IPython/iplib.py (file_matches): escape whitespace correctly in
1337 * IPython/iplib.py (file_matches): escape whitespace correctly in
1335 filename completions. Bug reported by Ville.
1338 filename completions. Bug reported by Ville.
1336
1339
1337 2004-06-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1340 2004-06-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1338
1341
1339 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Added per-profile histories. Now
1342 * IPython/ipmaker.py (__call__): Added per-profile histories. Now
1340 the history file will be called 'history-PROFNAME' (or just
1343 the history file will be called 'history-PROFNAME' (or just
1341 'history' if no profile is loaded). I was getting annoyed at
1344 'history' if no profile is loaded). I was getting annoyed at
1342 getting my Numerical work history clobbered by pysh sessions.
1345 getting my Numerical work history clobbered by pysh sessions.
1343
1346
1344 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Internal
1347 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Internal
1345 getoutputerror() function so that we can honor the system_verbose
1348 getoutputerror() function so that we can honor the system_verbose
1346 flag for _all_ system calls. I also added escaping of #
1349 flag for _all_ system calls. I also added escaping of #
1347 characters here to avoid confusing Itpl.
1350 characters here to avoid confusing Itpl.
1348
1351
1349 * IPython/Magic.py (shlex_split): removed call to shell in
1352 * IPython/Magic.py (shlex_split): removed call to shell in
1350 parse_options and replaced it with shlex.split(). The annoying
1353 parse_options and replaced it with shlex.split(). The annoying
1351 part was that in Python 2.2, shlex.split() doesn't exist, so I had
1354 part was that in Python 2.2, shlex.split() doesn't exist, so I had
1352 to backport it from 2.3, with several frail hacks (the shlex
1355 to backport it from 2.3, with several frail hacks (the shlex
1353 module is rather limited in 2.2). Thanks to a suggestion by Ville
1356 module is rather limited in 2.2). Thanks to a suggestion by Ville
1354 Vainio <vivainio@kolumbus.fi>. For Python 2.3 there should be no
1357 Vainio <vivainio@kolumbus.fi>. For Python 2.3 there should be no
1355 problem.
1358 problem.
1356
1359
1357 (Magic.magic_system_verbose): new toggle to print the actual
1360 (Magic.magic_system_verbose): new toggle to print the actual
1358 system calls made by ipython. Mainly for debugging purposes.
1361 system calls made by ipython. Mainly for debugging purposes.
1359
1362
1360 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py (gnu_out): fix bug for cygwin, which
1363 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py (gnu_out): fix bug for cygwin, which
1361 doesn't support persistence. Reported (and fix suggested) by
1364 doesn't support persistence. Reported (and fix suggested) by
1362 Travis Caldwell <travis_caldwell2000@yahoo.com>.
1365 Travis Caldwell <travis_caldwell2000@yahoo.com>.
1363
1366
1364 2004-06-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1367 2004-06-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1365
1368
1366 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): fix to handle correctly empty
1369 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): fix to handle correctly empty
1367 continue prompts.
1370 continue prompts.
1368
1371
1369 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (pysh): moved the pysh()
1372 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (pysh): moved the pysh()
1370 function (basically a big docstring) and a few more things here to
1373 function (basically a big docstring) and a few more things here to
1371 speedup startup. pysh.py is now very lightweight. We want because
1374 speedup startup. pysh.py is now very lightweight. We want because
1372 it gets execfile'd, while InterpreterExec gets imported, so
1375 it gets execfile'd, while InterpreterExec gets imported, so
1373 byte-compilation saves time.
1376 byte-compilation saves time.
1374
1377
1375 2004-06-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1378 2004-06-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1376
1379
1377 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_cd): Fixed to restore usage of 'cd
1380 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_cd): Fixed to restore usage of 'cd
1378 -NUM', which was recently broken.
1381 -NUM', which was recently broken.
1379
1382
1380 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape): allow !
1383 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape): allow !
1381 in multi-line input (but not !!, which doesn't make sense there).
1384 in multi-line input (but not !!, which doesn't make sense there).
1382
1385
1383 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: made autoindent on by default.
1386 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: made autoindent on by default.
1384 It's just too useful, and people can turn it off in the less
1387 It's just too useful, and people can turn it off in the less
1385 common cases where it's a problem.
1388 common cases where it's a problem.
1386
1389
1387 2004-06-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1390 2004-06-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1388
1391
1389 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): big change -
1392 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): big change -
1390 special syntaxes (like alias calling) is now allied in multi-line
1393 special syntaxes (like alias calling) is now allied in multi-line
1391 input. This is still _very_ experimental, but it's necessary for
1394 input. This is still _very_ experimental, but it's necessary for
1392 efficient shell usage combining python looping syntax with system
1395 efficient shell usage combining python looping syntax with system
1393 calls. For now it's restricted to aliases, I don't think it
1396 calls. For now it's restricted to aliases, I don't think it
1394 really even makes sense to have this for magics.
1397 really even makes sense to have this for magics.
1395
1398
1396 2004-06-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1399 2004-06-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1397
1400
1398 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (prefilter_shell): Added
1401 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (prefilter_shell): Added
1399 $var=cmd <=> @sc var=cmd and $$var=cmd <=> @sc -l var=cmd.
1402 $var=cmd <=> @sc var=cmd and $$var=cmd <=> @sc -l var=cmd.
1400
1403
1401 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_rehashx): modified to handle
1404 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_rehashx): modified to handle
1402 extensions under Windows (after code sent by Gary Bishop). The
1405 extensions under Windows (after code sent by Gary Bishop). The
1403 extensions considered 'executable' are stored in IPython's rc
1406 extensions considered 'executable' are stored in IPython's rc
1404 structure as win_exec_ext.
1407 structure as win_exec_ext.
1405
1408
1406 * IPython/genutils.py (shell): new function, like system() but
1409 * IPython/genutils.py (shell): new function, like system() but
1407 without return value. Very useful for interactive shell work.
1410 without return value. Very useful for interactive shell work.
1408
1411
1409 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_unalias): New @unalias function to
1412 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_unalias): New @unalias function to
1410 delete aliases.
1413 delete aliases.
1411
1414
1412 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.alias_table_update): make
1415 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.alias_table_update): make
1413 sure that the alias table doesn't contain python keywords.
1416 sure that the alias table doesn't contain python keywords.
1414
1417
1415 2004-06-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1418 2004-06-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1416
1419
1417 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_rehash): Fix crash when
1420 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_rehash): Fix crash when
1418 non-existent items are found in $PATH. Reported by Thorsten.
1421 non-existent items are found in $PATH. Reported by Thorsten.
1419
1422
1420 2004-06-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1423 2004-06-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1421
1424
1422 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): modified the completer so that the
1425 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): modified the completer so that the
1423 order of priorities can be easily changed at runtime.
1426 order of priorities can be easily changed at runtime.
1424
1427
1425 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (prefilter_shell):
1428 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterExec.py (prefilter_shell):
1426 Modified to auto-execute all lines beginning with '~', '/' or '.'.
1429 Modified to auto-execute all lines beginning with '~', '/' or '.'.
1427
1430
1428 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sx): modified @sc and @sx to
1431 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sx): modified @sc and @sx to
1429 expand Python variables prepended with $ in all system calls. The
1432 expand Python variables prepended with $ in all system calls. The
1430 same was done to InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape. Now all
1433 same was done to InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape. Now all
1431 system access mechanisms (!, !!, @sc, @sx and aliases) allow the
1434 system access mechanisms (!, !!, @sc, @sx and aliases) allow the
1432 expansion of python variables and expressions according to the
1435 expansion of python variables and expressions according to the
1433 syntax of PEP-215 - http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0215.html.
1436 syntax of PEP-215 - http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0215.html.
1434
1437
1435 Though PEP-215 has been rejected, a similar (but simpler) one
1438 Though PEP-215 has been rejected, a similar (but simpler) one
1436 seems like it will go into Python 2.4, PEP-292 -
1439 seems like it will go into Python 2.4, PEP-292 -
1437 http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0292.html.
1440 http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0292.html.
1438
1441
1439 I'll keep the full syntax of PEP-215, since IPython has since the
1442 I'll keep the full syntax of PEP-215, since IPython has since the
1440 start used Ka-Ping Yee's reference implementation discussed there
1443 start used Ka-Ping Yee's reference implementation discussed there
1441 (Itpl), and I actually like the powerful semantics it offers.
1444 (Itpl), and I actually like the powerful semantics it offers.
1442
1445
1443 In order to access normal shell variables, the $ has to be escaped
1446 In order to access normal shell variables, the $ has to be escaped
1444 via an extra $. For example:
1447 via an extra $. For example:
1445
1448
1446 In [7]: PATH='a python variable'
1449 In [7]: PATH='a python variable'
1447
1450
1448 In [8]: !echo $PATH
1451 In [8]: !echo $PATH
1449 a python variable
1452 a python variable
1450
1453
1451 In [9]: !echo $$PATH
1454 In [9]: !echo $$PATH
1452 /usr/local/lf9560/bin:/usr/local/intel/compiler70/ia32/bin:...
1455 /usr/local/lf9560/bin:/usr/local/intel/compiler70/ia32/bin:...
1453
1456
1454 (Magic.parse_options): escape $ so the shell doesn't evaluate
1457 (Magic.parse_options): escape $ so the shell doesn't evaluate
1455 things prematurely.
1458 things prematurely.
1456
1459
1457 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.call_alias): added the
1460 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.call_alias): added the
1458 ability for aliases to expand python variables via $.
1461 ability for aliases to expand python variables via $.
1459
1462
1460 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_rehash): based on the new alias
1463 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_rehash): based on the new alias
1461 system, now there's a @rehash/@rehashx pair of magics. These work
1464 system, now there's a @rehash/@rehashx pair of magics. These work
1462 like the csh rehash command, and can be invoked at any time. They
1465 like the csh rehash command, and can be invoked at any time. They
1463 build a table of aliases to everything in the user's $PATH
1466 build a table of aliases to everything in the user's $PATH
1464 (@rehash uses everything, @rehashx is slower but only adds
1467 (@rehash uses everything, @rehashx is slower but only adds
1465 executable files). With this, the pysh.py-based shell profile can
1468 executable files). With this, the pysh.py-based shell profile can
1466 now simply call rehash upon startup, and full access to all
1469 now simply call rehash upon startup, and full access to all
1467 programs in the user's path is obtained.
1470 programs in the user's path is obtained.
1468
1471
1469 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.call_alias): The new alias
1472 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.call_alias): The new alias
1470 functionality is now fully in place. I removed the old dynamic
1473 functionality is now fully in place. I removed the old dynamic
1471 code generation based approach, in favor of a much lighter one
1474 code generation based approach, in favor of a much lighter one
1472 based on a simple dict. The advantage is that this allows me to
1475 based on a simple dict. The advantage is that this allows me to
1473 now have thousands of aliases with negligible cost (unthinkable
1476 now have thousands of aliases with negligible cost (unthinkable
1474 with the old system).
1477 with the old system).
1475
1478
1476 2004-06-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1479 2004-06-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1477
1480
1478 * IPython/iplib.py (__init__): extended MagicCompleter class to
1481 * IPython/iplib.py (__init__): extended MagicCompleter class to
1479 also complete (last in priority) on user aliases.
1482 also complete (last in priority) on user aliases.
1480
1483
1481 * IPython/Itpl.py (Itpl.__str__): fixed order of globals/locals in
1484 * IPython/Itpl.py (Itpl.__str__): fixed order of globals/locals in
1482 call to eval.
1485 call to eval.
1483 (ItplNS.__init__): Added a new class which functions like Itpl,
1486 (ItplNS.__init__): Added a new class which functions like Itpl,
1484 but allows configuring the namespace for the evaluation to occur
1487 but allows configuring the namespace for the evaluation to occur
1485 in.
1488 in.
1486
1489
1487 2004-06-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1490 2004-06-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1488
1491
1489 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.runcode): modify to print a
1492 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.runcode): modify to print a
1490 better message when 'exit' or 'quit' are typed (a common newbie
1493 better message when 'exit' or 'quit' are typed (a common newbie
1491 confusion).
1494 confusion).
1492
1495
1493 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_colors): Added the runtime color
1496 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_colors): Added the runtime color
1494 check for Windows users.
1497 check for Windows users.
1495
1498
1496 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): removed
1499 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): removed
1497 disabling of colors for Windows. I'll test at runtime and issue a
1500 disabling of colors for Windows. I'll test at runtime and issue a
1498 warning if Gary's readline isn't found, as to nudge users to
1501 warning if Gary's readline isn't found, as to nudge users to
1499 download it.
1502 download it.
1500
1503
1501 2004-06-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1504 2004-06-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1502
1505
1503 * IPython/genutils.py (Stream.__init__): changed to print errors
1506 * IPython/genutils.py (Stream.__init__): changed to print errors
1504 to sys.stderr. I had a circular dependency here. Now it's
1507 to sys.stderr. I had a circular dependency here. Now it's
1505 possible to run ipython as IDLE's shell (consider this pre-alpha,
1508 possible to run ipython as IDLE's shell (consider this pre-alpha,
1506 since true stdout things end up in the starting terminal instead
1509 since true stdout things end up in the starting terminal instead
1507 of IDLE's out).
1510 of IDLE's out).
1508
1511
1509 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_colors): prevent crashes for
1512 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_colors): prevent crashes for
1510 users who haven't # updated their prompt_in2 definitions. Remove
1513 users who haven't # updated their prompt_in2 definitions. Remove
1511 eventually.
1514 eventually.
1512 (multiple_replace): added credit to original ASPN recipe.
1515 (multiple_replace): added credit to original ASPN recipe.
1513
1516
1514 2004-06-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1517 2004-06-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1515
1518
1516 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): add 'cp' to the
1519 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): add 'cp' to the
1517 list of auto-defined aliases.
1520 list of auto-defined aliases.
1518
1521
1519 2004-06-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1522 2004-06-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1520
1523
1521 * setup.py (scriptfiles): Don't trigger win_post_install unless an
1524 * setup.py (scriptfiles): Don't trigger win_post_install unless an
1522 install was really requested (so setup.py can be used for other
1525 install was really requested (so setup.py can be used for other
1523 things under Windows).
1526 things under Windows).
1524
1527
1525 2004-06-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1528 2004-06-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1526
1529
1527 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): Manually remove any old
1530 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): Manually remove any old
1528 backup, since os.remove may fail under Windows. Fixes bug
1531 backup, since os.remove may fail under Windows. Fixes bug
1529 reported by Thorsten.
1532 reported by Thorsten.
1530
1533
1531 2004-06-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1534 2004-06-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1532
1535
1533 * examples/example-embed.py: fixed all references to %n (replaced
1536 * examples/example-embed.py: fixed all references to %n (replaced
1534 with \\# for ps1/out prompts and with \\D for ps2 prompts). Done
1537 with \\# for ps1/out prompts and with \\D for ps2 prompts). Done
1535 for all examples and the manual as well.
1538 for all examples and the manual as well.
1536
1539
1537 2004-06-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1540 2004-06-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1538
1541
1539 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_p_str): fixed all prompt
1542 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2.set_p_str): fixed all prompt
1540 alignment and color management. All 3 prompt subsystems now
1543 alignment and color management. All 3 prompt subsystems now
1541 inherit from BasePrompt.
1544 inherit from BasePrompt.
1542
1545
1543 * tools/release: updates for windows installer build and tag rpms
1546 * tools/release: updates for windows installer build and tag rpms
1544 with python version (since paths are fixed).
1547 with python version (since paths are fixed).
1545
1548
1546 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: modified to use \# instead of %n,
1549 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: modified to use \# instead of %n,
1547 which will become eventually obsolete. Also fixed the default
1550 which will become eventually obsolete. Also fixed the default
1548 prompt_in2 to use \D, so at least new users start with the correct
1551 prompt_in2 to use \D, so at least new users start with the correct
1549 defaults.
1552 defaults.
1550 WARNING: Users with existing ipythonrc files will need to apply
1553 WARNING: Users with existing ipythonrc files will need to apply
1551 this fix manually!
1554 this fix manually!
1552
1555
1553 * setup.py: make windows installer (.exe). This is finally the
1556 * setup.py: make windows installer (.exe). This is finally the
1554 integration of an old patch by Cory Dodt <dodt-AT-fcoe.k12.ca.us>,
1557 integration of an old patch by Cory Dodt <dodt-AT-fcoe.k12.ca.us>,
1555 which I hadn't included because it required Python 2.3 (or recent
1558 which I hadn't included because it required Python 2.3 (or recent
1556 distutils).
1559 distutils).
1557
1560
1558 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): update docs (and manpage) to reflect
1561 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): update docs (and manpage) to reflect
1559 usage of new '\D' escape.
1562 usage of new '\D' escape.
1560
1563
1561 * IPython/Prompts.py (ROOT_SYMBOL): Small fix for Windows (which
1564 * IPython/Prompts.py (ROOT_SYMBOL): Small fix for Windows (which
1562 lacks os.getuid())
1565 lacks os.getuid())
1563 (CachedOutput.set_colors): Added the ability to turn coloring
1566 (CachedOutput.set_colors): Added the ability to turn coloring
1564 on/off with @colors even for manually defined prompt colors. It
1567 on/off with @colors even for manually defined prompt colors. It
1565 uses a nasty global, but it works safely and via the generic color
1568 uses a nasty global, but it works safely and via the generic color
1566 handling mechanism.
1569 handling mechanism.
1567 (Prompt2.__init__): Introduced new escape '\D' for continuation
1570 (Prompt2.__init__): Introduced new escape '\D' for continuation
1568 prompts. It represents the counter ('\#') as dots.
1571 prompts. It represents the counter ('\#') as dots.
1569 *** NOTE *** THIS IS A BACKWARDS-INCOMPATIBLE CHANGE. Users will
1572 *** NOTE *** THIS IS A BACKWARDS-INCOMPATIBLE CHANGE. Users will
1570 need to update their ipythonrc files and replace '%n' with '\D' in
1573 need to update their ipythonrc files and replace '%n' with '\D' in
1571 their prompt_in2 settings everywhere. Sorry, but there's
1574 their prompt_in2 settings everywhere. Sorry, but there's
1572 otherwise no clean way to get all prompts to properly align. The
1575 otherwise no clean way to get all prompts to properly align. The
1573 ipythonrc shipped with IPython has been updated.
1576 ipythonrc shipped with IPython has been updated.
1574
1577
1575 2004-06-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1578 2004-06-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1576
1579
1577 * setup.py (isfile): Pass local_icons option to latex2html, so the
1580 * setup.py (isfile): Pass local_icons option to latex2html, so the
1578 resulting HTML file is self-contained. Thanks to
1581 resulting HTML file is self-contained. Thanks to
1579 dryice-AT-liu.com.cn for the tip.
1582 dryice-AT-liu.com.cn for the tip.
1580
1583
1581 * pysh.py: I created a new profile 'shell', which implements a
1584 * pysh.py: I created a new profile 'shell', which implements a
1582 _rudimentary_ IPython-based shell. This is in NO WAY a realy
1585 _rudimentary_ IPython-based shell. This is in NO WAY a realy
1583 system shell, nor will it become one anytime soon. It's mainly
1586 system shell, nor will it become one anytime soon. It's mainly
1584 meant to illustrate the use of the new flexible bash-like prompts.
1587 meant to illustrate the use of the new flexible bash-like prompts.
1585 I guess it could be used by hardy souls for true shell management,
1588 I guess it could be used by hardy souls for true shell management,
1586 but it's no tcsh/bash... pysh.py is loaded by the 'shell'
1589 but it's no tcsh/bash... pysh.py is loaded by the 'shell'
1587 profile. This uses the InterpreterExec extension provided by
1590 profile. This uses the InterpreterExec extension provided by
1588 W.J. van der Laan <gnufnork-AT-hetdigitalegat.nl>
1591 W.J. van der Laan <gnufnork-AT-hetdigitalegat.nl>
1589
1592
1590 * IPython/Prompts.py (PromptOut.__str__): now it will correctly
1593 * IPython/Prompts.py (PromptOut.__str__): now it will correctly
1591 auto-align itself with the length of the previous input prompt
1594 auto-align itself with the length of the previous input prompt
1592 (taking into account the invisible color escapes).
1595 (taking into account the invisible color escapes).
1593 (CachedOutput.__init__): Large restructuring of this class. Now
1596 (CachedOutput.__init__): Large restructuring of this class. Now
1594 all three prompts (primary1, primary2, output) are proper objects,
1597 all three prompts (primary1, primary2, output) are proper objects,
1595 managed by the 'parent' CachedOutput class. The code is still a
1598 managed by the 'parent' CachedOutput class. The code is still a
1596 bit hackish (all prompts share state via a pointer to the cache),
1599 bit hackish (all prompts share state via a pointer to the cache),
1597 but it's overall far cleaner than before.
1600 but it's overall far cleaner than before.
1598
1601
1599 * IPython/genutils.py (getoutputerror): modified to add verbose,
1602 * IPython/genutils.py (getoutputerror): modified to add verbose,
1600 debug and header options. This makes the interface of all getout*
1603 debug and header options. This makes the interface of all getout*
1601 functions uniform.
1604 functions uniform.
1602 (SystemExec.getoutputerror): added getoutputerror to SystemExec.
1605 (SystemExec.getoutputerror): added getoutputerror to SystemExec.
1603
1606
1604 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.default_option): added a function to
1607 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.default_option): added a function to
1605 allow registering default options for any magic command. This
1608 allow registering default options for any magic command. This
1606 makes it easy to have profiles which customize the magics globally
1609 makes it easy to have profiles which customize the magics globally
1607 for a certain use. The values set through this function are
1610 for a certain use. The values set through this function are
1608 picked up by the parse_options() method, which all magics should
1611 picked up by the parse_options() method, which all magics should
1609 use to parse their options.
1612 use to parse their options.
1610
1613
1611 * IPython/genutils.py (warn): modified the warnings framework to
1614 * IPython/genutils.py (warn): modified the warnings framework to
1612 use the Term I/O class. I'm trying to slowly unify all of
1615 use the Term I/O class. I'm trying to slowly unify all of
1613 IPython's I/O operations to pass through Term.
1616 IPython's I/O operations to pass through Term.
1614
1617
1615 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2._str_other): Added functionality in
1618 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt2._str_other): Added functionality in
1616 the secondary prompt to correctly match the length of the primary
1619 the secondary prompt to correctly match the length of the primary
1617 one for any prompt. Now multi-line code will properly line up
1620 one for any prompt. Now multi-line code will properly line up
1618 even for path dependent prompts, such as the new ones available
1621 even for path dependent prompts, such as the new ones available
1619 via the prompt_specials.
1622 via the prompt_specials.
1620
1623
1621 2004-06-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1624 2004-06-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1622
1625
1623 * IPython/Prompts.py (prompt_specials): Added the ability to have
1626 * IPython/Prompts.py (prompt_specials): Added the ability to have
1624 bash-like special sequences in the prompts, which get
1627 bash-like special sequences in the prompts, which get
1625 automatically expanded. Things like hostname, current working
1628 automatically expanded. Things like hostname, current working
1626 directory and username are implemented already, but it's easy to
1629 directory and username are implemented already, but it's easy to
1627 add more in the future. Thanks to a patch by W.J. van der Laan
1630 add more in the future. Thanks to a patch by W.J. van der Laan
1628 <gnufnork-AT-hetdigitalegat.nl>
1631 <gnufnork-AT-hetdigitalegat.nl>
1629 (prompt_specials): Added color support for prompt strings, so
1632 (prompt_specials): Added color support for prompt strings, so
1630 users can define arbitrary color setups for their prompts.
1633 users can define arbitrary color setups for their prompts.
1631
1634
1632 2004-06-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1635 2004-06-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1633
1636
1634 * IPython/genutils.py (Term.reopen_all): Added Windows-specific
1637 * IPython/genutils.py (Term.reopen_all): Added Windows-specific
1635 code to load Gary Bishop's readline and configure it
1638 code to load Gary Bishop's readline and configure it
1636 automatically. Thanks to Gary for help on this.
1639 automatically. Thanks to Gary for help on this.
1637
1640
1638 2004-06-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1641 2004-06-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1639
1642
1640 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): fix bug for logging
1643 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): fix bug for logging
1641 with no filename (previous fix was incomplete).
1644 with no filename (previous fix was incomplete).
1642
1645
1643 2004-05-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1646 2004-05-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1644
1647
1645 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): fix bug where naked
1648 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): fix bug where naked
1646 parens would get passed to the shell.
1649 parens would get passed to the shell.
1647
1650
1648 2004-05-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1651 2004-05-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1649
1652
1650 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): changed default profile
1653 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): changed default profile
1651 sort order to 'time' (the more common profiling need).
1654 sort order to 'time' (the more common profiling need).
1652
1655
1653 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): flush the inspect cache
1656 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): flush the inspect cache
1654 so that source code shown is guaranteed in sync with the file on
1657 so that source code shown is guaranteed in sync with the file on
1655 disk (also changed in psource). Similar fix to the one for
1658 disk (also changed in psource). Similar fix to the one for
1656 ultraTB on 2004-05-06. Thanks to a bug report by Yann Le Du
1659 ultraTB on 2004-05-06. Thanks to a bug report by Yann Le Du
1657 <yann.ledu-AT-noos.fr>.
1660 <yann.ledu-AT-noos.fr>.
1658
1661
1659 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): Fixed bug where commands
1662 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): Fixed bug where commands
1660 with a single option would not be correctly parsed. Closes
1663 with a single option would not be correctly parsed. Closes
1661 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue14. This bug had been
1664 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue14. This bug had been
1662 introduced in 0.6.0 (on 2004-05-06).
1665 introduced in 0.6.0 (on 2004-05-06).
1663
1666
1664 2004-05-13 *** Released version 0.6.0
1667 2004-05-13 *** Released version 0.6.0
1665
1668
1666 2004-05-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1669 2004-05-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1667
1670
1668 * debian/: Added debian/ directory to CVS, so that debian support
1671 * debian/: Added debian/ directory to CVS, so that debian support
1669 is publicly accessible. The debian package is maintained by Jack
1672 is publicly accessible. The debian package is maintained by Jack
1670 Moffit <jack-AT-xiph.org>.
1673 Moffit <jack-AT-xiph.org>.
1671
1674
1672 * Documentation: included the notes about an ipython-based system
1675 * Documentation: included the notes about an ipython-based system
1673 shell (the hypothetical 'pysh') into the new_design.pdf document,
1676 shell (the hypothetical 'pysh') into the new_design.pdf document,
1674 so that these ideas get distributed to users along with the
1677 so that these ideas get distributed to users along with the
1675 official documentation.
1678 official documentation.
1676
1679
1677 2004-05-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1680 2004-05-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1678
1681
1679 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): fix recently introduced
1682 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): fix recently introduced
1680 bug (misindented line) where logstart would fail when not given an
1683 bug (misindented line) where logstart would fail when not given an
1681 explicit filename.
1684 explicit filename.
1682
1685
1683 2004-05-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1686 2004-05-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1684
1687
1685 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): skip system call when
1688 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): skip system call when
1686 there are no options to look for. Faster, cleaner for the common
1689 there are no options to look for. Faster, cleaner for the common
1687 case.
1690 case.
1688
1691
1689 * Documentation: many updates to the manual: describing Windows
1692 * Documentation: many updates to the manual: describing Windows
1690 support better, Gnuplot updates, credits, misc small stuff. Also
1693 support better, Gnuplot updates, credits, misc small stuff. Also
1691 updated the new_design doc a bit.
1694 updated the new_design doc a bit.
1692
1695
1693 2004-05-06 *** Released version 0.6.0.rc1
1696 2004-05-06 *** Released version 0.6.0.rc1
1694
1697
1695 2004-05-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1698 2004-05-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1696
1699
1697 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ListTB.text): modified a ton of string +=
1700 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ListTB.text): modified a ton of string +=
1698 operations to use the vastly more efficient list/''.join() method.
1701 operations to use the vastly more efficient list/''.join() method.
1699 (FormattedTB.text): Fix
1702 (FormattedTB.text): Fix
1700 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue12 - exception source
1703 http://www.scipy.net/roundup/ipython/issue12 - exception source
1701 extract not updated after reload. Thanks to Mike Salib
1704 extract not updated after reload. Thanks to Mike Salib
1702 <msalib-AT-mit.edu> for pinning the source of the problem.
1705 <msalib-AT-mit.edu> for pinning the source of the problem.
1703 Fortunately, the solution works inside ipython and doesn't require
1706 Fortunately, the solution works inside ipython and doesn't require
1704 any changes to python proper.
1707 any changes to python proper.
1705
1708
1706 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): Improved to process the
1709 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): Improved to process the
1707 argument list as a true shell would (by actually using the
1710 argument list as a true shell would (by actually using the
1708 underlying system shell). This way, all @magics automatically get
1711 underlying system shell). This way, all @magics automatically get
1709 shell expansion for variables. Thanks to a comment by Alex
1712 shell expansion for variables. Thanks to a comment by Alex
1710 Schmolck.
1713 Schmolck.
1711
1714
1712 2004-04-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1715 2004-04-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1713
1716
1714 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): Added a special
1717 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): Added a special
1715 trap for a debugger quit exception, which is basically impossible
1718 trap for a debugger quit exception, which is basically impossible
1716 to handle by normal mechanisms, given what pdb does to the stack.
1719 to handle by normal mechanisms, given what pdb does to the stack.
1717 This fixes a crash reported by <fgibbons-AT-llama.med.harvard.edu>.
1720 This fixes a crash reported by <fgibbons-AT-llama.med.harvard.edu>.
1718
1721
1719 2004-04-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1722 2004-04-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1720
1723
1721 * IPython/genutils.py (Term): Standardized the names of the Term
1724 * IPython/genutils.py (Term): Standardized the names of the Term
1722 class streams to cin/cout/cerr, following C++ naming conventions
1725 class streams to cin/cout/cerr, following C++ naming conventions
1723 (I can't use in/out/err because 'in' is not a valid attribute
1726 (I can't use in/out/err because 'in' is not a valid attribute
1724 name).
1727 name).
1725
1728
1726 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): don't increment
1729 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): don't increment
1727 the prompt if there's no user input. By Daniel 'Dang' Griffith
1730 the prompt if there's no user input. By Daniel 'Dang' Griffith
1728 <pythondev-dang-AT-lazytwinacres.net>, after a suggestion from
1731 <pythondev-dang-AT-lazytwinacres.net>, after a suggestion from
1729 Francois Pinard.
1732 Francois Pinard.
1730
1733
1731 2004-04-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1734 2004-04-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1732
1735
1733 * IPython/genutils.py (Stream.__init__): Modified to survive at
1736 * IPython/genutils.py (Stream.__init__): Modified to survive at
1734 least importing in contexts where stdin/out/err aren't true file
1737 least importing in contexts where stdin/out/err aren't true file
1735 objects, such as PyCrust (they lack fileno() and mode). However,
1738 objects, such as PyCrust (they lack fileno() and mode). However,
1736 the recovery facilities which rely on these things existing will
1739 the recovery facilities which rely on these things existing will
1737 not work.
1740 not work.
1738
1741
1739 2004-04-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1742 2004-04-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1740
1743
1741 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sx): modified (as well as @sc) to
1744 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sx): modified (as well as @sc) to
1742 use the new getoutputerror() function, so it properly
1745 use the new getoutputerror() function, so it properly
1743 distinguishes stdout/err.
1746 distinguishes stdout/err.
1744
1747
1745 * IPython/genutils.py (getoutputerror): added a function to
1748 * IPython/genutils.py (getoutputerror): added a function to
1746 capture separately the standard output and error of a command.
1749 capture separately the standard output and error of a command.
1747 After a comment from dang on the mailing lists. This code is
1750 After a comment from dang on the mailing lists. This code is
1748 basically a modified version of commands.getstatusoutput(), from
1751 basically a modified version of commands.getstatusoutput(), from
1749 the standard library.
1752 the standard library.
1750
1753
1751 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape): added
1754 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_escape): added
1752 '!!' as a special syntax (shorthand) to access @sx.
1755 '!!' as a special syntax (shorthand) to access @sx.
1753
1756
1754 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sx): new magic, to execute a shell
1757 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sx): new magic, to execute a shell
1755 command and return its output as a list split on '\n'.
1758 command and return its output as a list split on '\n'.
1756
1759
1757 2004-03-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1760 2004-03-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1758
1761
1759 * IPython/FakeModule.py (FakeModule.__init__): added __nonzero__
1762 * IPython/FakeModule.py (FakeModule.__init__): added __nonzero__
1760 method to dictionaries used as FakeModule instances if they lack
1763 method to dictionaries used as FakeModule instances if they lack
1761 it. At least pydoc in python2.3 breaks for runtime-defined
1764 it. At least pydoc in python2.3 breaks for runtime-defined
1762 functions without this hack. At some point I need to _really_
1765 functions without this hack. At some point I need to _really_
1763 understand what FakeModule is doing, because it's a gross hack.
1766 understand what FakeModule is doing, because it's a gross hack.
1764 But it solves Arnd's problem for now...
1767 But it solves Arnd's problem for now...
1765
1768
1766 2004-02-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1769 2004-02-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1767
1770
1768 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): Fix bug where 'rotate'
1771 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.create_log): Fix bug where 'rotate'
1769 mode would behave erratically. Also increased the number of
1772 mode would behave erratically. Also increased the number of
1770 possible logs in rotate mod to 999. Thanks to Rod Holland
1773 possible logs in rotate mod to 999. Thanks to Rod Holland
1771 <rhh@StructureLABS.com> for the report and fixes.
1774 <rhh@StructureLABS.com> for the report and fixes.
1772
1775
1773 2004-02-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1776 2004-02-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1774
1777
1775 * IPython/genutils.py (page): Check that the curses module really
1778 * IPython/genutils.py (page): Check that the curses module really
1776 has the initscr attribute before trying to use it. For some
1779 has the initscr attribute before trying to use it. For some
1777 reason, the Solaris curses module is missing this. I think this
1780 reason, the Solaris curses module is missing this. I think this
1778 should be considered a Solaris python bug, but I'm not sure.
1781 should be considered a Solaris python bug, but I'm not sure.
1779
1782
1780 2004-01-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1783 2004-01-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1781
1784
1782 * IPython/genutils.py (Stream.__init__): Changes to try to make
1785 * IPython/genutils.py (Stream.__init__): Changes to try to make
1783 ipython robust against stdin/out/err being closed by the user.
1786 ipython robust against stdin/out/err being closed by the user.
1784 This is 'user error' (and blocks a normal python session, at least
1787 This is 'user error' (and blocks a normal python session, at least
1785 the stdout case). However, Ipython should be able to survive such
1788 the stdout case). However, Ipython should be able to survive such
1786 instances of abuse as gracefully as possible. To simplify the
1789 instances of abuse as gracefully as possible. To simplify the
1787 coding and maintain compatibility with Gary Bishop's Term
1790 coding and maintain compatibility with Gary Bishop's Term
1788 contributions, I've made use of classmethods for this. I think
1791 contributions, I've made use of classmethods for this. I think
1789 this introduces a dependency on python 2.2.
1792 this introduces a dependency on python 2.2.
1790
1793
1791 2004-01-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1794 2004-01-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1792
1795
1793 * IPython/numutils.py (exp_safe): simplified the code a bit and
1796 * IPython/numutils.py (exp_safe): simplified the code a bit and
1794 removed the need for importing the kinds module altogether.
1797 removed the need for importing the kinds module altogether.
1795
1798
1796 2004-01-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1799 2004-01-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1797
1800
1798 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sc): Made the shell capture system
1801 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_sc): Made the shell capture system
1799 a magic function instead, after some community feedback. No
1802 a magic function instead, after some community feedback. No
1800 special syntax will exist for it, but its name is deliberately
1803 special syntax will exist for it, but its name is deliberately
1801 very short.
1804 very short.
1802
1805
1803 2003-12-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1806 2003-12-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1804
1807
1805 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_assign): Added
1808 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_shell_assign): Added
1806 new functionality, to automagically assign the result of a shell
1809 new functionality, to automagically assign the result of a shell
1807 command to a variable. I'll solicit some community feedback on
1810 command to a variable. I'll solicit some community feedback on
1808 this before making it permanent.
1811 this before making it permanent.
1809
1812
1810 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Fix crash when info was
1813 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): Fix crash when info was
1811 requested about callables for which inspect couldn't obtain a
1814 requested about callables for which inspect couldn't obtain a
1812 proper argspec. Thanks to a crash report sent by Etienne
1815 proper argspec. Thanks to a crash report sent by Etienne
1813 Posthumus <etienne-AT-apple01.cs.vu.nl>.
1816 Posthumus <etienne-AT-apple01.cs.vu.nl>.
1814
1817
1815 2003-12-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1818 2003-12-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1816
1819
1817 * IPython/genutils.py (page): patch for the pager to work across
1820 * IPython/genutils.py (page): patch for the pager to work across
1818 various versions of Windows. By Gary Bishop.
1821 various versions of Windows. By Gary Bishop.
1819
1822
1820 2003-12-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1823 2003-12-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1821
1824
1822 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (PlotItems): Fixes for working with
1825 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (PlotItems): Fixes for working with
1823 Gnuplot.py version 1.7, whose internal names changed quite a bit.
1826 Gnuplot.py version 1.7, whose internal names changed quite a bit.
1824 While I tested this and it looks ok, there may still be corner
1827 While I tested this and it looks ok, there may still be corner
1825 cases I've missed.
1828 cases I've missed.
1826
1829
1827 2003-12-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1830 2003-12-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1828
1831
1829 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Fixed a bug
1832 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Fixed a bug
1830 where a line like 'p,q=1,2' would fail because the automagic
1833 where a line like 'p,q=1,2' would fail because the automagic
1831 system would be triggered for @p.
1834 system would be triggered for @p.
1832
1835
1833 * IPython/DPyGetOpt.py (DPyGetOpt.processArguments): Tab-related
1836 * IPython/DPyGetOpt.py (DPyGetOpt.processArguments): Tab-related
1834 cleanups, code unmodified.
1837 cleanups, code unmodified.
1835
1838
1836 * IPython/genutils.py (Term): added a class for IPython to handle
1839 * IPython/genutils.py (Term): added a class for IPython to handle
1837 output. In most cases it will just be a proxy for stdout/err, but
1840 output. In most cases it will just be a proxy for stdout/err, but
1838 having this allows modifications to be made for some platforms,
1841 having this allows modifications to be made for some platforms,
1839 such as handling color escapes under Windows. All of this code
1842 such as handling color escapes under Windows. All of this code
1840 was contributed by Gary Bishop, with minor modifications by me.
1843 was contributed by Gary Bishop, with minor modifications by me.
1841 The actual changes affect many files.
1844 The actual changes affect many files.
1842
1845
1843 2003-11-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1846 2003-11-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1844
1847
1845 * IPython/iplib.py (file_matches): new completion code, courtesy
1848 * IPython/iplib.py (file_matches): new completion code, courtesy
1846 of Jeff Collins. This enables filename completion again under
1849 of Jeff Collins. This enables filename completion again under
1847 python 2.3, which disabled it at the C level.
1850 python 2.3, which disabled it at the C level.
1848
1851
1849 2003-11-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1852 2003-11-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1850
1853
1851 * IPython/numutils.py (amap): Added amap() fn. Simple shorthand
1854 * IPython/numutils.py (amap): Added amap() fn. Simple shorthand
1852 for Numeric.array(map(...)), but often convenient.
1855 for Numeric.array(map(...)), but often convenient.
1853
1856
1854 2003-11-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1857 2003-11-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1855
1858
1856 * IPython/numutils.py (frange): Changed a call from int() to
1859 * IPython/numutils.py (frange): Changed a call from int() to
1857 int(round()) to prevent a problem reported with arange() in the
1860 int(round()) to prevent a problem reported with arange() in the
1858 numpy list.
1861 numpy list.
1859
1862
1860 2003-10-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1863 2003-10-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1861
1864
1862 * IPython/DPyGetOpt.py (DPyGetOpt.processArguments): changed to
1865 * IPython/DPyGetOpt.py (DPyGetOpt.processArguments): changed to
1863 prevent crashes if sys lacks an argv attribute (it happens with
1866 prevent crashes if sys lacks an argv attribute (it happens with
1864 embedded interpreters which build a bare-bones sys module).
1867 embedded interpreters which build a bare-bones sys module).
1865 Thanks to a report/bugfix by Adam Hupp <hupp-AT-cs.wisc.edu>.
1868 Thanks to a report/bugfix by Adam Hupp <hupp-AT-cs.wisc.edu>.
1866
1869
1867 2003-09-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1870 2003-09-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1868
1871
1869 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): blanket except around getattr()
1872 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): blanket except around getattr()
1870 to protect against poorly written user objects where __getattr__
1873 to protect against poorly written user objects where __getattr__
1871 raises exceptions other than AttributeError. Thanks to a bug
1874 raises exceptions other than AttributeError. Thanks to a bug
1872 report by Oliver Sander <osander-AT-gmx.de>.
1875 report by Oliver Sander <osander-AT-gmx.de>.
1873
1876
1874 * IPython/FakeModule.py (FakeModule.__repr__): this method was
1877 * IPython/FakeModule.py (FakeModule.__repr__): this method was
1875 missing. Thanks to bug report by Ralf Schmitt <ralf-AT-brainbot.com>.
1878 missing. Thanks to bug report by Ralf Schmitt <ralf-AT-brainbot.com>.
1876
1879
1877 2003-09-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1880 2003-09-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1878
1881
1879 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): fix bug where
1882 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): fix bug where
1880 unpacking a list whith a callable as first element would
1883 unpacking a list whith a callable as first element would
1881 mistakenly trigger autocalling. Thanks to a bug report by Jeffery
1884 mistakenly trigger autocalling. Thanks to a bug report by Jeffery
1882 Collins.
1885 Collins.
1883
1886
1884 2003-08-25 *** Released version 0.5.0
1887 2003-08-25 *** Released version 0.5.0
1885
1888
1886 2003-08-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1889 2003-08-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1887
1890
1888 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.linereader): Improved handling of
1891 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.linereader): Improved handling of
1889 improperly defined user exceptions. Thanks to feedback from Mark
1892 improperly defined user exceptions. Thanks to feedback from Mark
1890 Russell <mrussell-AT-verio.net>.
1893 Russell <mrussell-AT-verio.net>.
1891
1894
1892 2003-08-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1895 2003-08-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1893
1896
1894 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): changed String Form
1897 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): changed String Form
1895 printing so that it would print multi-line string forms starting
1898 printing so that it would print multi-line string forms starting
1896 with a new line. This way the formatting is better respected for
1899 with a new line. This way the formatting is better respected for
1897 objects which work hard to make nice string forms.
1900 objects which work hard to make nice string forms.
1898
1901
1899 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_auto): Fix bug where
1902 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_auto): Fix bug where
1900 autocall would overtake data access for objects with both
1903 autocall would overtake data access for objects with both
1901 __getitem__ and __call__.
1904 __getitem__ and __call__.
1902
1905
1903 2003-08-19 *** Released version 0.5.0-rc1
1906 2003-08-19 *** Released version 0.5.0-rc1
1904
1907
1905 2003-08-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1908 2003-08-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1906
1909
1907 * IPython/deep_reload.py (load_tail): single tiny change here
1910 * IPython/deep_reload.py (load_tail): single tiny change here
1908 seems to fix the long-standing bug of dreload() failing to work
1911 seems to fix the long-standing bug of dreload() failing to work
1909 for dotted names. But this module is pretty tricky, so I may have
1912 for dotted names. But this module is pretty tricky, so I may have
1910 missed some subtlety. Needs more testing!.
1913 missed some subtlety. Needs more testing!.
1911
1914
1912 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.linereader): harden against user
1915 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.linereader): harden against user
1913 exceptions which have badly implemented __str__ methods.
1916 exceptions which have badly implemented __str__ methods.
1914 (VerboseTB.text): harden against inspect.getinnerframes crashing,
1917 (VerboseTB.text): harden against inspect.getinnerframes crashing,
1915 which I've been getting reports about from Python 2.3 users. I
1918 which I've been getting reports about from Python 2.3 users. I
1916 wish I had a simple test case to reproduce the problem, so I could
1919 wish I had a simple test case to reproduce the problem, so I could
1917 either write a cleaner workaround or file a bug report if
1920 either write a cleaner workaround or file a bug report if
1918 necessary.
1921 necessary.
1919
1922
1920 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): fixed bug where after
1923 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): fixed bug where after
1921 making a class 'foo', file 'foo.py' couldn't be edited. Thanks to
1924 making a class 'foo', file 'foo.py' couldn't be edited. Thanks to
1922 a bug report by Tjabo Kloppenburg.
1925 a bug report by Tjabo Kloppenburg.
1923
1926
1924 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.debugger): hardened against pdb
1927 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.debugger): hardened against pdb
1925 crashes. Wrapped the pdb call in a blanket try/except, since pdb
1928 crashes. Wrapped the pdb call in a blanket try/except, since pdb
1926 seems rather unstable. Thanks to a bug report by Tjabo
1929 seems rather unstable. Thanks to a bug report by Tjabo
1927 Kloppenburg <tjabo.kloppenburg-AT-unix-ag.uni-siegen.de>.
1930 Kloppenburg <tjabo.kloppenburg-AT-unix-ag.uni-siegen.de>.
1928
1931
1929 * IPython/Release.py (version): release 0.5.0-rc1. I want to put
1932 * IPython/Release.py (version): release 0.5.0-rc1. I want to put
1930 this out soon because of the critical fixes in the inner loop for
1933 this out soon because of the critical fixes in the inner loop for
1931 generators.
1934 generators.
1932
1935
1933 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.getargspec): removed. This (and
1936 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.getargspec): removed. This (and
1934 _get_def) have been obsoleted by OInspect for a long time, I
1937 _get_def) have been obsoleted by OInspect for a long time, I
1935 hadn't noticed that they were dead code.
1938 hadn't noticed that they were dead code.
1936 (Magic._ofind): restored _ofind functionality for a few literals
1939 (Magic._ofind): restored _ofind functionality for a few literals
1937 (those in ["''",'""','[]','{}','()']). But it won't work anymore
1940 (those in ["''",'""','[]','{}','()']). But it won't work anymore
1938 for things like "hello".capitalize?, since that would require a
1941 for things like "hello".capitalize?, since that would require a
1939 potentially dangerous eval() again.
1942 potentially dangerous eval() again.
1940
1943
1941 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): reorganized the
1944 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): reorganized the
1942 logic a bit more to clean up the escapes handling and minimize the
1945 logic a bit more to clean up the escapes handling and minimize the
1943 use of _ofind to only necessary cases. The interactive 'feel' of
1946 use of _ofind to only necessary cases. The interactive 'feel' of
1944 IPython should have improved quite a bit with the changes in
1947 IPython should have improved quite a bit with the changes in
1945 _prefilter and _ofind (besides being far safer than before).
1948 _prefilter and _ofind (besides being far safer than before).
1946
1949
1947 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): Fixed old bug (but rather
1950 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): Fixed old bug (but rather
1948 obscure, never reported). Edit would fail to find the object to
1951 obscure, never reported). Edit would fail to find the object to
1949 edit under some circumstances.
1952 edit under some circumstances.
1950 (Magic._ofind): CRITICAL FIX. Finally removed the eval() calls
1953 (Magic._ofind): CRITICAL FIX. Finally removed the eval() calls
1951 which were causing double-calling of generators. Those eval calls
1954 which were causing double-calling of generators. Those eval calls
1952 were _very_ dangerous, since code with side effects could be
1955 were _very_ dangerous, since code with side effects could be
1953 triggered. As they say, 'eval is evil'... These were the
1956 triggered. As they say, 'eval is evil'... These were the
1954 nastiest evals in IPython. Besides, _ofind is now far simpler,
1957 nastiest evals in IPython. Besides, _ofind is now far simpler,
1955 and it should also be quite a bit faster. Its use of inspect is
1958 and it should also be quite a bit faster. Its use of inspect is
1956 also safer, so perhaps some of the inspect-related crashes I've
1959 also safer, so perhaps some of the inspect-related crashes I've
1957 seen lately with Python 2.3 might be taken care of. That will
1960 seen lately with Python 2.3 might be taken care of. That will
1958 need more testing.
1961 need more testing.
1959
1962
1960 2003-08-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1963 2003-08-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1961
1964
1962 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): significant
1965 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): significant
1963 simplifications to the logic for handling user escapes. Faster
1966 simplifications to the logic for handling user escapes. Faster
1964 and simpler code.
1967 and simpler code.
1965
1968
1966 2003-08-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1969 2003-08-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1967
1970
1968 * IPython/numutils.py (sum_flat): rewrote to be non-recursive.
1971 * IPython/numutils.py (sum_flat): rewrote to be non-recursive.
1969 Now it requires O(N) storage (N=size(a)) for non-contiguous input,
1972 Now it requires O(N) storage (N=size(a)) for non-contiguous input,
1970 but it should be quite a bit faster. And the recursive version
1973 but it should be quite a bit faster. And the recursive version
1971 generated O(log N) intermediate storage for all rank>1 arrays,
1974 generated O(log N) intermediate storage for all rank>1 arrays,
1972 even if they were contiguous.
1975 even if they were contiguous.
1973 (l1norm): Added this function.
1976 (l1norm): Added this function.
1974 (norm): Added this function for arbitrary norms (including
1977 (norm): Added this function for arbitrary norms (including
1975 l-infinity). l1 and l2 are still special cases for convenience
1978 l-infinity). l1 and l2 are still special cases for convenience
1976 and speed.
1979 and speed.
1977
1980
1978 2003-08-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1981 2003-08-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1979
1982
1980 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): Removed all remaining string
1983 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): Removed all remaining string
1981 exceptions, which now raise PendingDeprecationWarnings in Python
1984 exceptions, which now raise PendingDeprecationWarnings in Python
1982 2.3. There were some in Magic and some in Gnuplot2.
1985 2.3. There were some in Magic and some in Gnuplot2.
1983
1986
1984 2003-06-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1987 2003-06-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1985
1988
1986 * IPython/genutils.py (page): modified to call curses only for
1989 * IPython/genutils.py (page): modified to call curses only for
1987 terminals where TERM=='xterm'. After problems under many other
1990 terminals where TERM=='xterm'. After problems under many other
1988 terminals were reported by Keith Beattie <KSBeattie-AT-lbl.gov>.
1991 terminals were reported by Keith Beattie <KSBeattie-AT-lbl.gov>.
1989
1992
1990 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): removed spurious 'print "IE"' which
1993 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): removed spurious 'print "IE"' which
1991 would be triggered when readline was absent. This was just an old
1994 would be triggered when readline was absent. This was just an old
1992 debugging statement I'd forgotten to take out.
1995 debugging statement I'd forgotten to take out.
1993
1996
1994 2003-06-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1997 2003-06-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
1995
1998
1996 * IPython/genutils.py (clock): modified to return only user time
1999 * IPython/genutils.py (clock): modified to return only user time
1997 (not counting system time), after a discussion on scipy. While
2000 (not counting system time), after a discussion on scipy. While
1998 system time may be a useful quantity occasionally, it may much
2001 system time may be a useful quantity occasionally, it may much
1999 more easily be skewed by occasional swapping or other similar
2002 more easily be skewed by occasional swapping or other similar
2000 activity.
2003 activity.
2001
2004
2002 2003-06-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2005 2003-06-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2003
2006
2004 * IPython/numutils.py (identity): new function, for building
2007 * IPython/numutils.py (identity): new function, for building
2005 arbitrary rank Kronecker deltas (mostly backwards compatible with
2008 arbitrary rank Kronecker deltas (mostly backwards compatible with
2006 Numeric.identity)
2009 Numeric.identity)
2007
2010
2008 2003-06-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2011 2003-06-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2009
2012
2010 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_magic): protect
2013 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_magic): protect
2011 arguments passed to magics with spaces, to allow trailing '\' to
2014 arguments passed to magics with spaces, to allow trailing '\' to
2012 work normally (mainly for Windows users).
2015 work normally (mainly for Windows users).
2013
2016
2014 2003-05-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2017 2003-05-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2015
2018
2016 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Load site._Helper() as help
2019 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Load site._Helper() as help
2017 instead of pydoc.help. This fixes a bizarre behavior where
2020 instead of pydoc.help. This fixes a bizarre behavior where
2018 printing '%s' % locals() would trigger the help system. Now
2021 printing '%s' % locals() would trigger the help system. Now
2019 ipython behaves like normal python does.
2022 ipython behaves like normal python does.
2020
2023
2021 Note that if one does 'from pydoc import help', the bizarre
2024 Note that if one does 'from pydoc import help', the bizarre
2022 behavior returns, but this will also happen in normal python, so
2025 behavior returns, but this will also happen in normal python, so
2023 it's not an ipython bug anymore (it has to do with how pydoc.help
2026 it's not an ipython bug anymore (it has to do with how pydoc.help
2024 is implemented).
2027 is implemented).
2025
2028
2026 2003-05-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2029 2003-05-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2027
2030
2028 * IPython/FlexCompleter.py (Completer.attr_matches): fixed to
2031 * IPython/FlexCompleter.py (Completer.attr_matches): fixed to
2029 return [] instead of None when nothing matches, also match to end
2032 return [] instead of None when nothing matches, also match to end
2030 of line. Patch by Gary Bishop.
2033 of line. Patch by Gary Bishop.
2031
2034
2032 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Added same sys.excepthook
2035 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Added same sys.excepthook
2033 protection as before, for files passed on the command line. This
2036 protection as before, for files passed on the command line. This
2034 prevents the CrashHandler from kicking in if user files call into
2037 prevents the CrashHandler from kicking in if user files call into
2035 sys.excepthook (such as PyQt and WxWindows have a nasty habit of
2038 sys.excepthook (such as PyQt and WxWindows have a nasty habit of
2036 doing). After a report by Kasper Souren <Kasper.Souren-AT-ircam.fr>
2039 doing). After a report by Kasper Souren <Kasper.Souren-AT-ircam.fr>
2037
2040
2038 2003-05-20 *** Released version 0.4.0
2041 2003-05-20 *** Released version 0.4.0
2039
2042
2040 2003-05-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2043 2003-05-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2041
2044
2042 * setup.py: added support for manpages. It's a bit hackish b/c of
2045 * setup.py: added support for manpages. It's a bit hackish b/c of
2043 a bug in the way the bdist_rpm distutils target handles gzipped
2046 a bug in the way the bdist_rpm distutils target handles gzipped
2044 manpages, but it works. After a patch by Jack.
2047 manpages, but it works. After a patch by Jack.
2045
2048
2046 2003-05-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2049 2003-05-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2047
2050
2048 * IPython/numutils.py: added a mockup of the kinds module, since
2051 * IPython/numutils.py: added a mockup of the kinds module, since
2049 it was recently removed from Numeric. This way, numutils will
2052 it was recently removed from Numeric. This way, numutils will
2050 work for all users even if they are missing kinds.
2053 work for all users even if they are missing kinds.
2051
2054
2052 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): Harden against an inspect
2055 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): Harden against an inspect
2053 failure, which can occur with SWIG-wrapped extensions. After a
2056 failure, which can occur with SWIG-wrapped extensions. After a
2054 crash report from Prabhu.
2057 crash report from Prabhu.
2055
2058
2056 2003-05-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2059 2003-05-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2057
2060
2058 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.excepthook): New method to
2061 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.excepthook): New method to
2059 protect ipython from user code which may call directly
2062 protect ipython from user code which may call directly
2060 sys.excepthook (this looks like an ipython crash to the user, even
2063 sys.excepthook (this looks like an ipython crash to the user, even
2061 when it isn't). After a patch by Gary Bishop <gb-AT-cs.unc.edu>.
2064 when it isn't). After a patch by Gary Bishop <gb-AT-cs.unc.edu>.
2062 This is especially important to help users of WxWindows, but may
2065 This is especially important to help users of WxWindows, but may
2063 also be useful in other cases.
2066 also be useful in other cases.
2064
2067
2065 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__call__): Changed to allow
2068 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__call__): Changed to allow
2066 an optional tb_offset to be specified, and to preserve exception
2069 an optional tb_offset to be specified, and to preserve exception
2067 info if given. After a patch by Gary Bishop <gb-AT-cs.unc.edu>.
2070 info if given. After a patch by Gary Bishop <gb-AT-cs.unc.edu>.
2068
2071
2069 * ipython.1 (Default): Thanks to Jack's work, we now have manpages!
2072 * ipython.1 (Default): Thanks to Jack's work, we now have manpages!
2070
2073
2071 2003-05-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2074 2003-05-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2072
2075
2073 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): Fix crash when
2076 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): Fix crash when
2074 installing for a new user under Windows.
2077 installing for a new user under Windows.
2075
2078
2076 2003-05-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2079 2003-05-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2077
2080
2078 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_emacs): New line
2081 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_emacs): New line
2079 handler for Emacs comint-based lines. Currently it doesn't do
2082 handler for Emacs comint-based lines. Currently it doesn't do
2080 much (but importantly, it doesn't update the history cache). In
2083 much (but importantly, it doesn't update the history cache). In
2081 the future it may be expanded if Alex needs more functionality
2084 the future it may be expanded if Alex needs more functionality
2082 there.
2085 there.
2083
2086
2084 * IPython/CrashHandler.py (CrashHandler.__call__): Added platform
2087 * IPython/CrashHandler.py (CrashHandler.__call__): Added platform
2085 info to crash reports.
2088 info to crash reports.
2086
2089
2087 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.mainloop): Added -c option,
2090 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.mainloop): Added -c option,
2088 just like Python's -c. Also fixed crash with invalid -color
2091 just like Python's -c. Also fixed crash with invalid -color
2089 option value at startup. Thanks to Will French
2092 option value at startup. Thanks to Will French
2090 <wfrench-AT-bestweb.net> for the bug report.
2093 <wfrench-AT-bestweb.net> for the bug report.
2091
2094
2092 2003-05-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2095 2003-05-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2093
2096
2094 * IPython/genutils.py (EvalDict.__getitem__): Renamed EvalString
2097 * IPython/genutils.py (EvalDict.__getitem__): Renamed EvalString
2095 to EvalDict (it's a mapping, after all) and simplified its code
2098 to EvalDict (it's a mapping, after all) and simplified its code
2096 quite a bit, after a nice discussion on c.l.py where Gustavo
2099 quite a bit, after a nice discussion on c.l.py where Gustavo
2097 CΓ³rdova <gcordova-AT-sismex.com> suggested the new version.
2100 CΓ³rdova <gcordova-AT-sismex.com> suggested the new version.
2098
2101
2099 2003-04-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2102 2003-04-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2100
2103
2101 * IPython/genutils.py (timings_out): modified it to reduce its
2104 * IPython/genutils.py (timings_out): modified it to reduce its
2102 overhead in the common reps==1 case.
2105 overhead in the common reps==1 case.
2103
2106
2104 2003-04-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2107 2003-04-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2105
2108
2106 * IPython/genutils.py (timings_out): Modified to use the resource
2109 * IPython/genutils.py (timings_out): Modified to use the resource
2107 module, which avoids the wraparound problems of time.clock().
2110 module, which avoids the wraparound problems of time.clock().
2108
2111
2109 2003-04-17 *** Released version 0.2.15pre4
2112 2003-04-17 *** Released version 0.2.15pre4
2110
2113
2111 2003-04-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2114 2003-04-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2112
2115
2113 * setup.py (scriptfiles): Split windows-specific stuff over to a
2116 * setup.py (scriptfiles): Split windows-specific stuff over to a
2114 separate file, in an attempt to have a Windows GUI installer.
2117 separate file, in an attempt to have a Windows GUI installer.
2115 That didn't work, but part of the groundwork is done.
2118 That didn't work, but part of the groundwork is done.
2116
2119
2117 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: Added M-i, M-o and M-I for
2120 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc: Added M-i, M-o and M-I for
2118 indent/unindent with 4 spaces. Particularly useful in combination
2121 indent/unindent with 4 spaces. Particularly useful in combination
2119 with the new auto-indent option.
2122 with the new auto-indent option.
2120
2123
2121 2003-04-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2124 2003-04-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2122
2125
2123 * IPython/Magic.py: various replacements of self.rc for
2126 * IPython/Magic.py: various replacements of self.rc for
2124 self.shell.rc. A lot more remains to be done to fully disentangle
2127 self.shell.rc. A lot more remains to be done to fully disentangle
2125 this class from the main Shell class.
2128 this class from the main Shell class.
2126
2129
2127 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py: added checks for mouse support so
2130 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py: added checks for mouse support so
2128 that we don't try to enable it if the current gnuplot doesn't
2131 that we don't try to enable it if the current gnuplot doesn't
2129 really support it. Also added checks so that we don't try to
2132 really support it. Also added checks so that we don't try to
2130 enable persist under Windows (where Gnuplot doesn't recognize the
2133 enable persist under Windows (where Gnuplot doesn't recognize the
2131 option).
2134 option).
2132
2135
2133 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): Added optional
2136 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): Added optional
2134 auto-indenting code, after a patch by King C. Shu
2137 auto-indenting code, after a patch by King C. Shu
2135 <kingshu-AT-myrealbox.com>. It's off by default because it doesn't
2138 <kingshu-AT-myrealbox.com>. It's off by default because it doesn't
2136 get along well with pasting indented code. If I ever figure out
2139 get along well with pasting indented code. If I ever figure out
2137 how to make that part go well, it will become on by default.
2140 how to make that part go well, it will become on by default.
2138
2141
2139 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt1.auto_rewrite): Fixed bug which would
2142 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt1.auto_rewrite): Fixed bug which would
2140 crash ipython if there was an unmatched '%' in the user's prompt
2143 crash ipython if there was an unmatched '%' in the user's prompt
2141 string. Reported by Thorsten Kampe <thorsten-AT-thorstenkampe.de>.
2144 string. Reported by Thorsten Kampe <thorsten-AT-thorstenkampe.de>.
2142
2145
2143 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): removed the
2146 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): removed the
2144 ability to ask the user whether he wants to crash or not at the
2147 ability to ask the user whether he wants to crash or not at the
2145 'last line' exception handler. Calling functions at that point
2148 'last line' exception handler. Calling functions at that point
2146 changes the stack, and the error reports would have incorrect
2149 changes the stack, and the error reports would have incorrect
2147 tracebacks.
2150 tracebacks.
2148
2151
2149 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_page): Added new @page magic, to
2152 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_page): Added new @page magic, to
2150 pass through a peger a pretty-printed form of any object. After a
2153 pass through a peger a pretty-printed form of any object. After a
2151 contribution by Olivier Aubert <oaubert-AT-bat710.univ-lyon1.fr>
2154 contribution by Olivier Aubert <oaubert-AT-bat710.univ-lyon1.fr>
2152
2155
2153 2003-04-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2156 2003-04-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2154
2157
2155 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): Fixed bug where
2158 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): Fixed bug where
2156 all files in ~ would be modified at first install (instead of
2159 all files in ~ would be modified at first install (instead of
2157 ~/.ipython). This could be potentially disastrous, as the
2160 ~/.ipython). This could be potentially disastrous, as the
2158 modification (make line-endings native) could damage binary files.
2161 modification (make line-endings native) could damage binary files.
2159
2162
2160 2003-04-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2163 2003-04-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2161
2164
2162 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_help): Modified to
2165 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_help): Modified to
2163 handle only lines which are invalid python. This now means that
2166 handle only lines which are invalid python. This now means that
2164 lines like 'x=1 #?' execute properly. Thanks to Jeffery Collins
2167 lines like 'x=1 #?' execute properly. Thanks to Jeffery Collins
2165 for the bug report.
2168 for the bug report.
2166
2169
2167 2003-04-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2170 2003-04-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2168
2171
2169 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.showtraceback): Fixed bug
2172 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.showtraceback): Fixed bug
2170 where failing to set sys.last_traceback would crash pdb.pm().
2173 where failing to set sys.last_traceback would crash pdb.pm().
2171 Thanks to Jeffery D. Collins <Jeff.Collins-AT-vexcel.com> for the bug
2174 Thanks to Jeffery D. Collins <Jeff.Collins-AT-vexcel.com> for the bug
2172 report.
2175 report.
2173
2176
2174 2003-03-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2177 2003-03-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2175
2178
2176 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): rstrip() output of profiler
2179 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): rstrip() output of profiler
2177 before printing it (it had a lot of spurious blank lines at the
2180 before printing it (it had a lot of spurious blank lines at the
2178 end).
2181 end).
2179
2182
2180 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.hardcopy): fixed bug where lpr
2183 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.hardcopy): fixed bug where lpr
2181 output would be sent 21 times! Obviously people don't use this
2184 output would be sent 21 times! Obviously people don't use this
2182 too often, or I would have heard about it.
2185 too often, or I would have heard about it.
2183
2186
2184 2003-03-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2187 2003-03-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2185
2188
2186 * setup.py (scriptfiles): renamed the data_files parameter from
2189 * setup.py (scriptfiles): renamed the data_files parameter from
2187 'base' to 'data' to fix rpm build issues. Thanks to Ralf Ahlbrink
2190 'base' to 'data' to fix rpm build issues. Thanks to Ralf Ahlbrink
2188 for the patch.
2191 for the patch.
2189
2192
2190 2003-03-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2193 2003-03-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2191
2194
2192 * IPython/genutils.py (error): added error() and fatal()
2195 * IPython/genutils.py (error): added error() and fatal()
2193 functions.
2196 functions.
2194
2197
2195 2003-03-18 *** Released version 0.2.15pre3
2198 2003-03-18 *** Released version 0.2.15pre3
2196
2199
2197 2003-03-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2200 2003-03-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2198
2201
2199 * setupext/install_data_ext.py
2202 * setupext/install_data_ext.py
2200 (install_data_ext.initialize_options): Class contributed by Jack
2203 (install_data_ext.initialize_options): Class contributed by Jack
2201 Moffit for fixing the old distutils hack. He is sending this to
2204 Moffit for fixing the old distutils hack. He is sending this to
2202 the distutils folks so in the future we may not need it as a
2205 the distutils folks so in the future we may not need it as a
2203 private fix.
2206 private fix.
2204
2207
2205 * MANIFEST.in: Extensive reorganization, based on Jack Moffit's
2208 * MANIFEST.in: Extensive reorganization, based on Jack Moffit's
2206 changes for Debian packaging. See his patch for full details.
2209 changes for Debian packaging. See his patch for full details.
2207 The old distutils hack of making the ipythonrc* files carry a
2210 The old distutils hack of making the ipythonrc* files carry a
2208 bogus .py extension is gone, at last. Examples were moved to a
2211 bogus .py extension is gone, at last. Examples were moved to a
2209 separate subdir under doc/, and the separate executable scripts
2212 separate subdir under doc/, and the separate executable scripts
2210 now live in their own directory. Overall a great cleanup. The
2213 now live in their own directory. Overall a great cleanup. The
2211 manual was updated to use the new files, and setup.py has been
2214 manual was updated to use the new files, and setup.py has been
2212 fixed for this setup.
2215 fixed for this setup.
2213
2216
2214 * IPython/PyColorize.py (Parser.usage): made non-executable and
2217 * IPython/PyColorize.py (Parser.usage): made non-executable and
2215 created a pycolor wrapper around it to be included as a script.
2218 created a pycolor wrapper around it to be included as a script.
2216
2219
2217 2003-03-12 *** Released version 0.2.15pre2
2220 2003-03-12 *** Released version 0.2.15pre2
2218
2221
2219 2003-03-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2222 2003-03-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2220
2223
2221 * IPython/ColorANSI.py (make_color_table): Finally fixed the
2224 * IPython/ColorANSI.py (make_color_table): Finally fixed the
2222 long-standing problem with garbage characters in some terminals.
2225 long-standing problem with garbage characters in some terminals.
2223 The issue was really that the \001 and \002 escapes must _only_ be
2226 The issue was really that the \001 and \002 escapes must _only_ be
2224 passed to input prompts (which call readline), but _never_ to
2227 passed to input prompts (which call readline), but _never_ to
2225 normal text to be printed on screen. I changed ColorANSI to have
2228 normal text to be printed on screen. I changed ColorANSI to have
2226 two classes: TermColors and InputTermColors, each with the
2229 two classes: TermColors and InputTermColors, each with the
2227 appropriate escapes for input prompts or normal text. The code in
2230 appropriate escapes for input prompts or normal text. The code in
2228 Prompts.py got slightly more complicated, but this very old and
2231 Prompts.py got slightly more complicated, but this very old and
2229 annoying bug is finally fixed.
2232 annoying bug is finally fixed.
2230
2233
2231 All the credit for nailing down the real origin of this problem
2234 All the credit for nailing down the real origin of this problem
2232 and the correct solution goes to Jack Moffit <jack-AT-xiph.org>.
2235 and the correct solution goes to Jack Moffit <jack-AT-xiph.org>.
2233 *Many* thanks to him for spending quite a bit of effort on this.
2236 *Many* thanks to him for spending quite a bit of effort on this.
2234
2237
2235 2003-03-05 *** Released version 0.2.15pre1
2238 2003-03-05 *** Released version 0.2.15pre1
2236
2239
2237 2003-03-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2240 2003-03-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2238
2241
2239 * IPython/FakeModule.py: Moved the former _FakeModule to a
2242 * IPython/FakeModule.py: Moved the former _FakeModule to a
2240 separate file, because it's also needed by Magic (to fix a similar
2243 separate file, because it's also needed by Magic (to fix a similar
2241 pickle-related issue in @run).
2244 pickle-related issue in @run).
2242
2245
2243 2003-03-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2246 2003-03-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2244
2247
2245 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_autocall): new magic to control
2248 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_autocall): new magic to control
2246 the autocall option at runtime.
2249 the autocall option at runtime.
2247 (Magic.magic_dhist): changed self.user_ns to self.shell.user_ns
2250 (Magic.magic_dhist): changed self.user_ns to self.shell.user_ns
2248 across Magic.py to start separating Magic from InteractiveShell.
2251 across Magic.py to start separating Magic from InteractiveShell.
2249 (Magic._ofind): Fixed to return proper namespace for dotted
2252 (Magic._ofind): Fixed to return proper namespace for dotted
2250 names. Before, a dotted name would always return 'not currently
2253 names. Before, a dotted name would always return 'not currently
2251 defined', because it would find the 'parent'. s.x would be found,
2254 defined', because it would find the 'parent'. s.x would be found,
2252 but since 'x' isn't defined by itself, it would get confused.
2255 but since 'x' isn't defined by itself, it would get confused.
2253 (Magic.magic_run): Fixed pickling problems reported by Ralf
2256 (Magic.magic_run): Fixed pickling problems reported by Ralf
2254 Ahlbrink <RAhlbrink-AT-RosenInspection.net>. The fix was similar to
2257 Ahlbrink <RAhlbrink-AT-RosenInspection.net>. The fix was similar to
2255 that I'd used when Mike Heeter reported similar issues at the
2258 that I'd used when Mike Heeter reported similar issues at the
2256 top-level, but now for @run. It boils down to injecting the
2259 top-level, but now for @run. It boils down to injecting the
2257 namespace where code is being executed with something that looks
2260 namespace where code is being executed with something that looks
2258 enough like a module to fool pickle.dump(). Since a pickle stores
2261 enough like a module to fool pickle.dump(). Since a pickle stores
2259 a named reference to the importing module, we need this for
2262 a named reference to the importing module, we need this for
2260 pickles to save something sensible.
2263 pickles to save something sensible.
2261
2264
2262 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added an autocall option.
2265 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added an autocall option.
2263
2266
2264 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): reordered all of
2267 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): reordered all of
2265 the auto-eval code. Now autocalling is an option, and the code is
2268 the auto-eval code. Now autocalling is an option, and the code is
2266 also vastly safer. There is no more eval() involved at all.
2269 also vastly safer. There is no more eval() involved at all.
2267
2270
2268 2003-03-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2271 2003-03-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2269
2272
2270 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): Changed interface to return a
2273 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): Changed interface to return a
2271 dict with named keys instead of a tuple.
2274 dict with named keys instead of a tuple.
2272
2275
2273 * IPython: Started using CVS for IPython as of 0.2.15pre1.
2276 * IPython: Started using CVS for IPython as of 0.2.15pre1.
2274
2277
2275 * setup.py (make_shortcut): Fixed message about directories
2278 * setup.py (make_shortcut): Fixed message about directories
2276 created during Windows installation (the directories were ok, just
2279 created during Windows installation (the directories were ok, just
2277 the printed message was misleading). Thanks to Chris Liechti
2280 the printed message was misleading). Thanks to Chris Liechti
2278 <cliechti-AT-gmx.net> for the heads up.
2281 <cliechti-AT-gmx.net> for the heads up.
2279
2282
2280 2003-02-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2283 2003-02-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2281
2284
2282 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Fixed catching
2285 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Fixed catching
2283 of ValueError exception when checking for auto-execution. This
2286 of ValueError exception when checking for auto-execution. This
2284 one is raised by things like Numeric arrays arr.flat when the
2287 one is raised by things like Numeric arrays arr.flat when the
2285 array is non-contiguous.
2288 array is non-contiguous.
2286
2289
2287 2003-01-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2290 2003-01-31 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2288
2291
2289 * IPython/genutils.py (SystemExec.bq): Fixed bug where bq would
2292 * IPython/genutils.py (SystemExec.bq): Fixed bug where bq would
2290 not return any value at all (even though the command would get
2293 not return any value at all (even though the command would get
2291 executed).
2294 executed).
2292 (xsys): Flush stdout right after printing the command to ensure
2295 (xsys): Flush stdout right after printing the command to ensure
2293 proper ordering of commands and command output in the total
2296 proper ordering of commands and command output in the total
2294 output.
2297 output.
2295 (SystemExec/xsys/bq): Switched the names of xsys/bq and
2298 (SystemExec/xsys/bq): Switched the names of xsys/bq and
2296 system/getoutput as defaults. The old ones are kept for
2299 system/getoutput as defaults. The old ones are kept for
2297 compatibility reasons, so no code which uses this library needs
2300 compatibility reasons, so no code which uses this library needs
2298 changing.
2301 changing.
2299
2302
2300 2003-01-27 *** Released version 0.2.14
2303 2003-01-27 *** Released version 0.2.14
2301
2304
2302 2003-01-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2305 2003-01-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2303
2306
2304 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): Fixed problem where
2307 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): Fixed problem where
2305 functions defined in previous edit sessions could not be re-edited
2308 functions defined in previous edit sessions could not be re-edited
2306 (because the temp files were immediately removed). Now temp files
2309 (because the temp files were immediately removed). Now temp files
2307 are removed only at IPython's exit.
2310 are removed only at IPython's exit.
2308 (Magic.magic_run): Improved @run to perform shell-like expansions
2311 (Magic.magic_run): Improved @run to perform shell-like expansions
2309 on its arguments (~users and $VARS). With this, @run becomes more
2312 on its arguments (~users and $VARS). With this, @run becomes more
2310 like a normal command-line.
2313 like a normal command-line.
2311
2314
2312 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellEmbed.__call__): Fixed a bunch of small
2315 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellEmbed.__call__): Fixed a bunch of small
2313 bugs related to embedding and cleaned up that code. A fairly
2316 bugs related to embedding and cleaned up that code. A fairly
2314 important one was the impossibility to access the global namespace
2317 important one was the impossibility to access the global namespace
2315 through the embedded IPython (only local variables were visible).
2318 through the embedded IPython (only local variables were visible).
2316
2319
2317 2003-01-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2320 2003-01-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2318
2321
2319 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Fixed
2322 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Fixed
2320 auto-calling to be a bit more conservative. Now it doesn't get
2323 auto-calling to be a bit more conservative. Now it doesn't get
2321 triggered if any of '!=()<>' are in the rest of the input line, to
2324 triggered if any of '!=()<>' are in the rest of the input line, to
2322 allow comparing callables. Thanks to Alex for the heads up.
2325 allow comparing callables. Thanks to Alex for the heads up.
2323
2326
2324 2003-01-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2327 2003-01-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2325
2328
2326 * IPython/genutils.py (page): fixed estimation of the number of
2329 * IPython/genutils.py (page): fixed estimation of the number of
2327 lines in a string to be paged to simply count newlines. This
2330 lines in a string to be paged to simply count newlines. This
2328 prevents over-guessing due to embedded escape sequences. A better
2331 prevents over-guessing due to embedded escape sequences. A better
2329 long-term solution would involve stripping out the control chars
2332 long-term solution would involve stripping out the control chars
2330 for the count, but it's potentially so expensive I just don't
2333 for the count, but it's potentially so expensive I just don't
2331 think it's worth doing.
2334 think it's worth doing.
2332
2335
2333 2002-12-19 *** Released version 0.2.14pre50
2336 2002-12-19 *** Released version 0.2.14pre50
2334
2337
2335 2002-12-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2338 2002-12-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2336
2339
2337 * tools/release (version): Changed release scripts to inform
2340 * tools/release (version): Changed release scripts to inform
2338 Andrea and build a NEWS file with a list of recent changes.
2341 Andrea and build a NEWS file with a list of recent changes.
2339
2342
2340 * IPython/ColorANSI.py (__all__): changed terminal detection
2343 * IPython/ColorANSI.py (__all__): changed terminal detection
2341 code. Seems to work better for xterms without breaking
2344 code. Seems to work better for xterms without breaking
2342 konsole. Will need more testing to determine if WinXP and Mac OSX
2345 konsole. Will need more testing to determine if WinXP and Mac OSX
2343 also work ok.
2346 also work ok.
2344
2347
2345 2002-12-18 *** Released version 0.2.14pre49
2348 2002-12-18 *** Released version 0.2.14pre49
2346
2349
2347 2002-12-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2350 2002-12-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2348
2351
2349 * Docs: added new info about Mac OSX, from Andrea.
2352 * Docs: added new info about Mac OSX, from Andrea.
2350
2353
2351 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (String): Added a String PlotItem class to
2354 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (String): Added a String PlotItem class to
2352 allow direct plotting of python strings whose format is the same
2355 allow direct plotting of python strings whose format is the same
2353 of gnuplot data files.
2356 of gnuplot data files.
2354
2357
2355 2002-12-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2358 2002-12-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2356
2359
2357 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): fixed default (y)
2360 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): fixed default (y)
2358 value of exit question to be acknowledged.
2361 value of exit question to be acknowledged.
2359
2362
2360 2002-12-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2363 2002-12-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2361
2364
2362 * IPython/ipmaker.py: removed generators, which had been added
2365 * IPython/ipmaker.py: removed generators, which had been added
2363 by mistake in an earlier debugging run. This was causing trouble
2366 by mistake in an earlier debugging run. This was causing trouble
2364 to users of python 2.1.x. Thanks to Abel Daniel <abli-AT-freemail.hu>
2367 to users of python 2.1.x. Thanks to Abel Daniel <abli-AT-freemail.hu>
2365 for pointing this out.
2368 for pointing this out.
2366
2369
2367 2002-11-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2370 2002-11-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2368
2371
2369 * Manual: updated the Gnuplot section.
2372 * Manual: updated the Gnuplot section.
2370
2373
2371 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py: refactored a lot all this code, with
2374 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py: refactored a lot all this code, with
2372 a much better split of what goes in Runtime and what goes in
2375 a much better split of what goes in Runtime and what goes in
2373 Interactive.
2376 Interactive.
2374
2377
2375 * IPython/ipmaker.py: fixed bug where import_fail_info wasn't
2378 * IPython/ipmaker.py: fixed bug where import_fail_info wasn't
2376 being imported from iplib.
2379 being imported from iplib.
2377
2380
2378 * IPython/GnuplotInteractive.py (magic_gpc): renamed @gp to @gpc
2381 * IPython/GnuplotInteractive.py (magic_gpc): renamed @gp to @gpc
2379 for command-passing. Now the global Gnuplot instance is called
2382 for command-passing. Now the global Gnuplot instance is called
2380 'gp' instead of 'g', which was really a far too fragile and
2383 'gp' instead of 'g', which was really a far too fragile and
2381 common name.
2384 common name.
2382
2385
2383 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (eps_fix_bbox): added this to fix broken
2386 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (eps_fix_bbox): added this to fix broken
2384 bounding boxes generated by Gnuplot for square plots.
2387 bounding boxes generated by Gnuplot for square plots.
2385
2388
2386 * IPython/genutils.py (popkey): new function added. I should
2389 * IPython/genutils.py (popkey): new function added. I should
2387 suggest this on c.l.py as a dict method, it seems useful.
2390 suggest this on c.l.py as a dict method, it seems useful.
2388
2391
2389 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.plot): Overhauled plot and replot
2392 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.plot): Overhauled plot and replot
2390 to transparently handle PostScript generation. MUCH better than
2393 to transparently handle PostScript generation. MUCH better than
2391 the previous plot_eps/replot_eps (which I removed now). The code
2394 the previous plot_eps/replot_eps (which I removed now). The code
2392 is also fairly clean and well documented now (including
2395 is also fairly clean and well documented now (including
2393 docstrings).
2396 docstrings).
2394
2397
2395 2002-11-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2398 2002-11-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2396
2399
2397 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): fixed docstring
2400 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_edit): fixed docstring
2398 (inconsistent with options).
2401 (inconsistent with options).
2399
2402
2400 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.hardcopy): hardcopy had been
2403 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (Gnuplot.hardcopy): hardcopy had been
2401 manually disabled, I don't know why. Fixed it.
2404 manually disabled, I don't know why. Fixed it.
2402 (Gnuplot._plot_eps): added new plot_eps/replot_eps to get directly
2405 (Gnuplot._plot_eps): added new plot_eps/replot_eps to get directly
2403 eps output.
2406 eps output.
2404
2407
2405 2002-11-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2408 2002-11-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2406
2409
2407 * IPython/genutils.py (ask_yes_no): trap EOF and ^C so that they
2410 * IPython/genutils.py (ask_yes_no): trap EOF and ^C so that they
2408 don't propagate up to caller. Fixes crash reported by François
2411 don't propagate up to caller. Fixes crash reported by François
2409 Pinard.
2412 Pinard.
2410
2413
2411 2002-11-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2414 2002-11-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2412
2415
2413 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed problem with writing
2416 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed problem with writing
2414 history file for new users.
2417 history file for new users.
2415 (make_IPython): fixed bug where initial install would leave the
2418 (make_IPython): fixed bug where initial install would leave the
2416 user running in the .ipython dir.
2419 user running in the .ipython dir.
2417 (make_IPython): fixed bug where config dir .ipython would be
2420 (make_IPython): fixed bug where config dir .ipython would be
2418 created regardless of the given -ipythondir option. Thanks to Cory
2421 created regardless of the given -ipythondir option. Thanks to Cory
2419 Dodt <cdodt-AT-fcoe.k12.ca.us> for the bug report.
2422 Dodt <cdodt-AT-fcoe.k12.ca.us> for the bug report.
2420
2423
2421 * IPython/genutils.py (ask_yes_no): new function for asking yes/no
2424 * IPython/genutils.py (ask_yes_no): new function for asking yes/no
2422 type confirmations. Will need to use it in all of IPython's code
2425 type confirmations. Will need to use it in all of IPython's code
2423 consistently.
2426 consistently.
2424
2427
2425 * IPython/CrashHandler.py (CrashHandler.__call__): changed the
2428 * IPython/CrashHandler.py (CrashHandler.__call__): changed the
2426 context to print 31 lines instead of the default 5. This will make
2429 context to print 31 lines instead of the default 5. This will make
2427 the crash reports extremely detailed in case the problem is in
2430 the crash reports extremely detailed in case the problem is in
2428 libraries I don't have access to.
2431 libraries I don't have access to.
2429
2432
2430 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): changed the 'last
2433 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): changed the 'last
2431 line of defense' code to still crash, but giving users fair
2434 line of defense' code to still crash, but giving users fair
2432 warning. I don't want internal errors to go unreported: if there's
2435 warning. I don't want internal errors to go unreported: if there's
2433 an internal problem, IPython should crash and generate a full
2436 an internal problem, IPython should crash and generate a full
2434 report.
2437 report.
2435
2438
2436 2002-11-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2439 2002-11-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2437
2440
2438 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): added code to trap
2441 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): added code to trap
2439 otherwise uncaught exceptions which can appear if people set
2442 otherwise uncaught exceptions which can appear if people set
2440 sys.stdout to something badly broken. Thanks to a crash report
2443 sys.stdout to something badly broken. Thanks to a crash report
2441 from henni-AT-mail.brainbot.com.
2444 from henni-AT-mail.brainbot.com.
2442
2445
2443 2002-11-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2446 2002-11-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2444
2447
2445 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): added
2448 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): added
2446 __IPYTHON__active to the builtins. It's a flag which goes on when
2449 __IPYTHON__active to the builtins. It's a flag which goes on when
2447 the interaction starts and goes off again when it stops. This
2450 the interaction starts and goes off again when it stops. This
2448 allows embedding code to detect being inside IPython. Before this
2451 allows embedding code to detect being inside IPython. Before this
2449 was done via __IPYTHON__, but that only shows that an IPython
2452 was done via __IPYTHON__, but that only shows that an IPython
2450 instance has been created.
2453 instance has been created.
2451
2454
2452 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_env): I realized that in a
2455 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_env): I realized that in a
2453 UserDict, instance.data holds the data as a normal dict. So I
2456 UserDict, instance.data holds the data as a normal dict. So I
2454 modified @env to return os.environ.data instead of rebuilding a
2457 modified @env to return os.environ.data instead of rebuilding a
2455 dict by hand.
2458 dict by hand.
2456
2459
2457 2002-11-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2460 2002-11-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2458
2461
2459 * IPython/genutils.py (warn): changed so that level 1 prints no
2462 * IPython/genutils.py (warn): changed so that level 1 prints no
2460 header. Level 2 is now the default (with 'WARNING' header, as
2463 header. Level 2 is now the default (with 'WARNING' header, as
2461 before). I think I tracked all places where changes were needed in
2464 before). I think I tracked all places where changes were needed in
2462 IPython, but outside code using the old level numbering may have
2465 IPython, but outside code using the old level numbering may have
2463 broken.
2466 broken.
2464
2467
2465 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.runcode): added this to
2468 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.runcode): added this to
2466 handle the tracebacks in SystemExit traps correctly. The previous
2469 handle the tracebacks in SystemExit traps correctly. The previous
2467 code (through interact) was printing more of the stack than
2470 code (through interact) was printing more of the stack than
2468 necessary, showing IPython internal code to the user.
2471 necessary, showing IPython internal code to the user.
2469
2472
2470 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: Made confirm_exit 1 by
2473 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: Made confirm_exit 1 by
2471 default. Now that the default at the confirmation prompt is yes,
2474 default. Now that the default at the confirmation prompt is yes,
2472 it's not so intrusive. François' argument that ipython sessions
2475 it's not so intrusive. François' argument that ipython sessions
2473 tend to be complex enough not to lose them from an accidental C-d,
2476 tend to be complex enough not to lose them from an accidental C-d,
2474 is a valid one.
2477 is a valid one.
2475
2478
2476 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): added a
2479 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): added a
2477 showtraceback() call to the SystemExit trap, and modified the exit
2480 showtraceback() call to the SystemExit trap, and modified the exit
2478 confirmation to have yes as the default.
2481 confirmation to have yes as the default.
2479
2482
2480 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: removed 'session' option from
2483 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: removed 'session' option from
2481 this file. It's been gone from the code for a long time, this was
2484 this file. It's been gone from the code for a long time, this was
2482 simply leftover junk.
2485 simply leftover junk.
2483
2486
2484 2002-11-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2487 2002-11-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2485
2488
2486 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: new confirm_exit option
2489 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: new confirm_exit option
2487 added. If set, IPython now traps EOF and asks for
2490 added. If set, IPython now traps EOF and asks for
2488 confirmation. After a request by François Pinard.
2491 confirmation. After a request by François Pinard.
2489
2492
2490 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_Exit): New @Exit and @Quit instead
2493 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_Exit): New @Exit and @Quit instead
2491 of @abort, and with a new (better) mechanism for handling the
2494 of @abort, and with a new (better) mechanism for handling the
2492 exceptions.
2495 exceptions.
2493
2496
2494 2002-10-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2497 2002-10-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2495
2498
2496 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): updated the --help information and
2499 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): updated the --help information and
2497 the ipythonrc file to indicate that -log generates
2500 the ipythonrc file to indicate that -log generates
2498 ./ipython.log. Also fixed the corresponding info in @logstart.
2501 ./ipython.log. Also fixed the corresponding info in @logstart.
2499 This and several other fixes in the manuals thanks to reports by
2502 This and several other fixes in the manuals thanks to reports by
2500 François Pinard <pinard-AT-iro.umontreal.ca>.
2503 François Pinard <pinard-AT-iro.umontreal.ca>.
2501
2504
2502 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.switch_log): Fixed error message to
2505 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.switch_log): Fixed error message to
2503 refer to @logstart (instead of @log, which doesn't exist).
2506 refer to @logstart (instead of @log, which doesn't exist).
2504
2507
2505 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): fixed
2508 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): fixed
2506 AttributeError crash. Thanks to Christopher Armstrong
2509 AttributeError crash. Thanks to Christopher Armstrong
2507 <radix-AT-twistedmatrix.com> for the report/fix. This bug had been
2510 <radix-AT-twistedmatrix.com> for the report/fix. This bug had been
2508 introduced recently (in 0.2.14pre37) with the fix to the eval
2511 introduced recently (in 0.2.14pre37) with the fix to the eval
2509 problem mentioned below.
2512 problem mentioned below.
2510
2513
2511 2002-10-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2514 2002-10-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2512
2515
2513 * IPython/ConfigLoader.py (ConfigLoader.load): Fixes for Windows
2516 * IPython/ConfigLoader.py (ConfigLoader.load): Fixes for Windows
2514 installation. Thanks to Leonardo Santagada <retype-AT-terra.com.br>.
2517 installation. Thanks to Leonardo Santagada <retype-AT-terra.com.br>.
2515
2518
2516 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Many changes to
2519 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Many changes to
2517 this function to fix a problem reported by Alex Schmolck. He saw
2520 this function to fix a problem reported by Alex Schmolck. He saw
2518 it with list comprehensions and generators, which were getting
2521 it with list comprehensions and generators, which were getting
2519 called twice. The real problem was an 'eval' call in testing for
2522 called twice. The real problem was an 'eval' call in testing for
2520 automagic which was evaluating the input line silently.
2523 automagic which was evaluating the input line silently.
2521
2524
2522 This is a potentially very nasty bug, if the input has side
2525 This is a potentially very nasty bug, if the input has side
2523 effects which must not be repeated. The code is much cleaner now,
2526 effects which must not be repeated. The code is much cleaner now,
2524 without any blanket 'except' left and with a regexp test for
2527 without any blanket 'except' left and with a regexp test for
2525 actual function names.
2528 actual function names.
2526
2529
2527 But an eval remains, which I'm not fully comfortable with. I just
2530 But an eval remains, which I'm not fully comfortable with. I just
2528 don't know how to find out if an expression could be a callable in
2531 don't know how to find out if an expression could be a callable in
2529 the user's namespace without doing an eval on the string. However
2532 the user's namespace without doing an eval on the string. However
2530 that string is now much more strictly checked so that no code
2533 that string is now much more strictly checked so that no code
2531 slips by, so the eval should only happen for things that can
2534 slips by, so the eval should only happen for things that can
2532 really be only function/method names.
2535 really be only function/method names.
2533
2536
2534 2002-10-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2537 2002-10-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2535
2538
2536 * Updated LyX to 1.2.1 so I can work on the docs again. Added Mac
2539 * Updated LyX to 1.2.1 so I can work on the docs again. Added Mac
2537 OSX information to main manual, removed README_Mac_OSX file from
2540 OSX information to main manual, removed README_Mac_OSX file from
2538 distribution. Also updated credits for recent additions.
2541 distribution. Also updated credits for recent additions.
2539
2542
2540 2002-10-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2543 2002-10-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2541
2544
2542 * README_Mac_OSX: Added a README for Mac OSX users for fixing
2545 * README_Mac_OSX: Added a README for Mac OSX users for fixing
2543 terminal-related issues. Many thanks to Andrea Riciputi
2546 terminal-related issues. Many thanks to Andrea Riciputi
2544 <andrea.riciputi-AT-libero.it> for writing it.
2547 <andrea.riciputi-AT-libero.it> for writing it.
2545
2548
2546 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: Fixes to various small issues,
2549 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: Fixes to various small issues,
2547 thanks to Thorsten Kampe <thorsten-AT-thorstenkampe.de>.
2550 thanks to Thorsten Kampe <thorsten-AT-thorstenkampe.de>.
2548
2551
2549 * setup.py (make_shortcut): Fixes for Windows installation. Thanks
2552 * setup.py (make_shortcut): Fixes for Windows installation. Thanks
2550 to Fredrik Kant <fredrik.kant-AT-front.com> and Syver Enstad
2553 to Fredrik Kant <fredrik.kant-AT-front.com> and Syver Enstad
2551 <syver-en-AT-online.no> who both submitted patches for this problem.
2554 <syver-en-AT-online.no> who both submitted patches for this problem.
2552
2555
2553 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.embed_mainloop): Patch for
2556 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.embed_mainloop): Patch for
2554 global embedding to make sure that things don't overwrite user
2557 global embedding to make sure that things don't overwrite user
2555 globals accidentally. Thanks to Richard <rxe-AT-renre-europe.com>
2558 globals accidentally. Thanks to Richard <rxe-AT-renre-europe.com>
2556
2559
2557 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (gp): Patch for Gnuplot.py 1.6
2560 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (gp): Patch for Gnuplot.py 1.6
2558 compatibility. Thanks to Hayden Callow
2561 compatibility. Thanks to Hayden Callow
2559 <h.callow-AT-elec.canterbury.ac.nz>
2562 <h.callow-AT-elec.canterbury.ac.nz>
2560
2563
2561 2002-10-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2564 2002-10-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2562
2565
2563 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (PlotItem): Added 'index' option for
2566 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (PlotItem): Added 'index' option for
2564 Gnuplot.File objects.
2567 Gnuplot.File objects.
2565
2568
2566 2002-07-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2569 2002-07-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2567
2570
2568 * IPython/genutils.py (timing): Added timings() and timing() for
2571 * IPython/genutils.py (timing): Added timings() and timing() for
2569 quick access to the most commonly needed data, the execution
2572 quick access to the most commonly needed data, the execution
2570 times. Old timing() renamed to timings_out().
2573 times. Old timing() renamed to timings_out().
2571
2574
2572 2002-07-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2575 2002-07-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2573
2576
2574 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellEmbed.restore_system_completer): fixed
2577 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShellEmbed.restore_system_completer): fixed
2575 bug with nested instances disrupting the parent's tab completion.
2578 bug with nested instances disrupting the parent's tab completion.
2576
2579
2577 * IPython/iplib.py (all_completions): Added Alex Schmolck's
2580 * IPython/iplib.py (all_completions): Added Alex Schmolck's
2578 all_completions code to begin the emacs integration.
2581 all_completions code to begin the emacs integration.
2579
2582
2580 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (zip_items): Added optional 'titles'
2583 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (zip_items): Added optional 'titles'
2581 argument to allow titling individual arrays when plotting.
2584 argument to allow titling individual arrays when plotting.
2582
2585
2583 2002-07-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2586 2002-07-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2584
2587
2585 * setup.py (make_shortcut): changed to retrieve the value of
2588 * setup.py (make_shortcut): changed to retrieve the value of
2586 'Program Files' directory from the registry (this value changes in
2589 'Program Files' directory from the registry (this value changes in
2587 non-english versions of Windows). Thanks to Thomas Fanslau
2590 non-english versions of Windows). Thanks to Thomas Fanslau
2588 <tfanslau-AT-gmx.de> for the report.
2591 <tfanslau-AT-gmx.de> for the report.
2589
2592
2590 2002-07-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2593 2002-07-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2591
2594
2592 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.debugger): enabled workaround for
2595 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.debugger): enabled workaround for
2593 a bug in pdb, which crashes if a line with only whitespace is
2596 a bug in pdb, which crashes if a line with only whitespace is
2594 entered. Bug report submitted to sourceforge.
2597 entered. Bug report submitted to sourceforge.
2595
2598
2596 2002-07-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2599 2002-07-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2597
2600
2598 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.nullrepr): fixed rare crash when
2601 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.nullrepr): fixed rare crash when
2599 reporting exceptions (it's a bug in inspect.py, I just set a
2602 reporting exceptions (it's a bug in inspect.py, I just set a
2600 workaround).
2603 workaround).
2601
2604
2602 2002-07-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2605 2002-07-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2603
2606
2604 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): fixed reference to
2607 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): fixed reference to
2605 __IPYTHON__ in __builtins__ to show up in user_ns.
2608 __IPYTHON__ in __builtins__ to show up in user_ns.
2606
2609
2607 2002-07-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2610 2002-07-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2608
2611
2609 * IPython/GnuplotInteractive.py (magic_gp_set_default): changed
2612 * IPython/GnuplotInteractive.py (magic_gp_set_default): changed
2610 name from @gp_set_instance to @gp_set_default.
2613 name from @gp_set_instance to @gp_set_default.
2611
2614
2612 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): default editor value set to
2615 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): default editor value set to
2613 '0' (a string), to match the rc file. Otherwise will crash when
2616 '0' (a string), to match the rc file. Otherwise will crash when
2614 .strip() is called on it.
2617 .strip() is called on it.
2615
2618
2616
2619
2617 2002-06-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2620 2002-06-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2618
2621
2619 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): fix importing
2622 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): fix importing
2620 of files in current directory when a file is executed via
2623 of files in current directory when a file is executed via
2621 @run. Patch also by RA <ralf_ahlbrink-AT-web.de>.
2624 @run. Patch also by RA <ralf_ahlbrink-AT-web.de>.
2622
2625
2623 * setup.py (manfiles): fix for rpm builds, submitted by RA
2626 * setup.py (manfiles): fix for rpm builds, submitted by RA
2624 <ralf_ahlbrink-AT-web.de>. Now we have RPMs!
2627 <ralf_ahlbrink-AT-web.de>. Now we have RPMs!
2625
2628
2626 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed lookup of default
2629 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed lookup of default
2627 editor when set to '0'. Problem was, '0' evaluates to True (it's a
2630 editor when set to '0'. Problem was, '0' evaluates to True (it's a
2628 string!). A. Schmolck caught this one.
2631 string!). A. Schmolck caught this one.
2629
2632
2630 2002-06-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2633 2002-06-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2631
2634
2632 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed bug when running user
2635 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed bug when running user
2633 defined files at the cmd line. __name__ wasn't being set to
2636 defined files at the cmd line. __name__ wasn't being set to
2634 __main__.
2637 __main__.
2635
2638
2636 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (zip_items): improved it so it can plot also
2639 * IPython/Gnuplot2.py (zip_items): improved it so it can plot also
2637 regular lists and tuples besides Numeric arrays.
2640 regular lists and tuples besides Numeric arrays.
2638
2641
2639 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__call__): Added output
2642 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__call__): Added output
2640 supression for input ending with ';'. Similar to Mathematica and
2643 supression for input ending with ';'. Similar to Mathematica and
2641 Matlab. The _* vars and Out[] list are still updated, just like
2644 Matlab. The _* vars and Out[] list are still updated, just like
2642 Mathematica behaves.
2645 Mathematica behaves.
2643
2646
2644 2002-06-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2647 2002-06-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2645
2648
2646 * IPython/ConfigLoader.py (ConfigLoader.load): fixed checking of
2649 * IPython/ConfigLoader.py (ConfigLoader.load): fixed checking of
2647 .ini extensions for profiels under Windows.
2650 .ini extensions for profiels under Windows.
2648
2651
2649 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): improved alignment of
2652 * IPython/OInspect.py (Inspector.pinfo): improved alignment of
2650 string form. Fix contributed by Alexander Schmolck
2653 string form. Fix contributed by Alexander Schmolck
2651 <a.schmolck-AT-gmx.net>
2654 <a.schmolck-AT-gmx.net>
2652
2655
2653 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py (gp_new): new function. Returns a
2656 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py (gp_new): new function. Returns a
2654 pre-configured Gnuplot instance.
2657 pre-configured Gnuplot instance.
2655
2658
2656 2002-06-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2659 2002-06-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2657
2660
2658 * IPython/numutils.py (exp_safe): new function, works around the
2661 * IPython/numutils.py (exp_safe): new function, works around the
2659 underflow problems in Numeric.
2662 underflow problems in Numeric.
2660 (log2): New fn. Safe log in base 2: returns exact integer answer
2663 (log2): New fn. Safe log in base 2: returns exact integer answer
2661 for exact integer powers of 2.
2664 for exact integer powers of 2.
2662
2665
2663 * IPython/Magic.py (get_py_filename): fixed it not expanding '~'
2666 * IPython/Magic.py (get_py_filename): fixed it not expanding '~'
2664 properly.
2667 properly.
2665
2668
2666 2002-06-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2669 2002-06-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2667
2670
2668 * IPython/genutils.py (timing): new function like
2671 * IPython/genutils.py (timing): new function like
2669 Mathematica's. Similar to time_test, but returns more info.
2672 Mathematica's. Similar to time_test, but returns more info.
2670
2673
2671 2002-06-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2674 2002-06-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2672
2675
2673 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_save): modified @save and @r
2676 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_save): modified @save and @r
2674 according to Mike Heeter's suggestions.
2677 according to Mike Heeter's suggestions.
2675
2678
2676 2002-06-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2679 2002-06-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2677
2680
2678 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py: Massive overhaul to the Gnuplot
2681 * IPython/GnuplotRuntime.py: Massive overhaul to the Gnuplot
2679 system. GnuplotMagic is gone as a user-directory option. New files
2682 system. GnuplotMagic is gone as a user-directory option. New files
2680 make it easier to use all the gnuplot stuff both from external
2683 make it easier to use all the gnuplot stuff both from external
2681 programs as well as from IPython. Had to rewrite part of
2684 programs as well as from IPython. Had to rewrite part of
2682 hardcopy() b/c of a strange bug: often the ps files simply don't
2685 hardcopy() b/c of a strange bug: often the ps files simply don't
2683 get created, and require a repeat of the command (often several
2686 get created, and require a repeat of the command (often several
2684 times).
2687 times).
2685
2688
2686 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__call__): changed to
2689 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__call__): changed to
2687 resolve output channel at call time, so that if sys.stderr has
2690 resolve output channel at call time, so that if sys.stderr has
2688 been redirected by user this gets honored.
2691 been redirected by user this gets honored.
2689
2692
2690 2002-06-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2693 2002-06-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2691
2694
2692 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShell.__init__): Changed IPythonShell to
2695 * IPython/Shell.py (IPShell.__init__): Changed IPythonShell to
2693 IPShell. Kept a copy with the old names to avoid breaking people's
2696 IPShell. Kept a copy with the old names to avoid breaking people's
2694 embedded code.
2697 embedded code.
2695
2698
2696 * IPython/ipython: simplified it to the bare minimum after
2699 * IPython/ipython: simplified it to the bare minimum after
2697 Holger's suggestions. Added info about how to use it in
2700 Holger's suggestions. Added info about how to use it in
2698 PYTHONSTARTUP.
2701 PYTHONSTARTUP.
2699
2702
2700 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShell): changed the options passing
2703 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShell): changed the options passing
2701 from a string with funky %s replacements to a straight list. Maybe
2704 from a string with funky %s replacements to a straight list. Maybe
2702 a bit more typing, but it follows sys.argv conventions, so there's
2705 a bit more typing, but it follows sys.argv conventions, so there's
2703 less special-casing to remember.
2706 less special-casing to remember.
2704
2707
2705 2002-06-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2708 2002-06-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2706
2709
2707 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_r): new magic auto-repeat
2710 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_r): new magic auto-repeat
2708 command. Thanks to a suggestion by Mike Heeter.
2711 command. Thanks to a suggestion by Mike Heeter.
2709 (Magic.magic_pfile): added behavior to look at filenames if given
2712 (Magic.magic_pfile): added behavior to look at filenames if given
2710 arg is not a defined object.
2713 arg is not a defined object.
2711 (Magic.magic_save): New @save function to save code snippets. Also
2714 (Magic.magic_save): New @save function to save code snippets. Also
2712 a Mike Heeter idea.
2715 a Mike Heeter idea.
2713
2716
2714 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (plot): Improvements to
2717 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (plot): Improvements to
2715 plot() and replot(). Much more convenient now, especially for
2718 plot() and replot(). Much more convenient now, especially for
2716 interactive use.
2719 interactive use.
2717
2720
2718 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Added .py automatically to
2721 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Added .py automatically to
2719 filenames.
2722 filenames.
2720
2723
2721 2002-06-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2724 2002-06-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2722
2725
2723 * IPython/Struct.py (Struct.__init__): modified to admit
2726 * IPython/Struct.py (Struct.__init__): modified to admit
2724 initialization via another struct.
2727 initialization via another struct.
2725
2728
2726 * IPython/genutils.py (SystemExec.__init__): New stateful
2729 * IPython/genutils.py (SystemExec.__init__): New stateful
2727 interface to xsys and bq. Useful for writing system scripts.
2730 interface to xsys and bq. Useful for writing system scripts.
2728
2731
2729 2002-05-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2732 2002-05-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2730
2733
2731 * MANIFEST.in: Changed docfile selection to exclude all the lyx
2734 * MANIFEST.in: Changed docfile selection to exclude all the lyx
2732 documents. This will make the user download smaller (it's getting
2735 documents. This will make the user download smaller (it's getting
2733 too big).
2736 too big).
2734
2737
2735 2002-05-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2738 2002-05-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2736
2739
2737 * IPython/iplib.py (_FakeModule.__init__): New class introduced to
2740 * IPython/iplib.py (_FakeModule.__init__): New class introduced to
2738 fix problems with shelve and pickle. Seems to work, but I don't
2741 fix problems with shelve and pickle. Seems to work, but I don't
2739 know if corner cases break it. Thanks to Mike Heeter
2742 know if corner cases break it. Thanks to Mike Heeter
2740 <korora-AT-SDF.LONESTAR.ORG> for the bug reports and test cases.
2743 <korora-AT-SDF.LONESTAR.ORG> for the bug reports and test cases.
2741
2744
2742 2002-05-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2745 2002-05-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2743
2746
2744 * IPython/Magic.py (Macro.__init__): fixed magics embedded in
2747 * IPython/Magic.py (Macro.__init__): fixed magics embedded in
2745 macros having broken.
2748 macros having broken.
2746
2749
2747 2002-05-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2750 2002-05-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2748
2751
2749 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_logstart): fixed recently
2752 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_logstart): fixed recently
2750 introduced logging bug: all history before logging started was
2753 introduced logging bug: all history before logging started was
2751 being written one character per line! This came from the redesign
2754 being written one character per line! This came from the redesign
2752 of the input history as a special list which slices to strings,
2755 of the input history as a special list which slices to strings,
2753 not to lists.
2756 not to lists.
2754
2757
2755 2002-05-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2758 2002-05-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2756
2759
2757 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__init__): made the color table
2760 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__init__): made the color table
2758 be an attribute of all classes in this module. The design of these
2761 be an attribute of all classes in this module. The design of these
2759 classes needs some serious overhauling.
2762 classes needs some serious overhauling.
2760
2763
2761 * IPython/DPyGetOpt.py (DPyGetOpt.setPosixCompliance): fixed bug
2764 * IPython/DPyGetOpt.py (DPyGetOpt.setPosixCompliance): fixed bug
2762 which was ignoring '_' in option names.
2765 which was ignoring '_' in option names.
2763
2766
2764 * IPython/ultraTB.py (FormattedTB.__init__): Changed
2767 * IPython/ultraTB.py (FormattedTB.__init__): Changed
2765 'Verbose_novars' to 'Context' and made it the new default. It's a
2768 'Verbose_novars' to 'Context' and made it the new default. It's a
2766 bit more readable and also safer than verbose.
2769 bit more readable and also safer than verbose.
2767
2770
2768 * IPython/PyColorize.py (Parser.__call__): Fixed coloring of
2771 * IPython/PyColorize.py (Parser.__call__): Fixed coloring of
2769 triple-quoted strings.
2772 triple-quoted strings.
2770
2773
2771 * IPython/OInspect.py (__all__): new module exposing the object
2774 * IPython/OInspect.py (__all__): new module exposing the object
2772 introspection facilities. Now the corresponding magics are dummy
2775 introspection facilities. Now the corresponding magics are dummy
2773 wrappers around this. Having this module will make it much easier
2776 wrappers around this. Having this module will make it much easier
2774 to put these functions into our modified pdb.
2777 to put these functions into our modified pdb.
2775 This new object inspector system uses the new colorizing module,
2778 This new object inspector system uses the new colorizing module,
2776 so source code and other things are nicely syntax highlighted.
2779 so source code and other things are nicely syntax highlighted.
2777
2780
2778 2002-05-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2781 2002-05-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2779
2782
2780 * IPython/ColorANSI.py: Split the coloring tools into a separate
2783 * IPython/ColorANSI.py: Split the coloring tools into a separate
2781 module so I can use them in other code easier (they were part of
2784 module so I can use them in other code easier (they were part of
2782 ultraTB).
2785 ultraTB).
2783
2786
2784 2002-05-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2787 2002-05-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2785
2788
2786 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (magic_gp_set_instance):
2789 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (magic_gp_set_instance):
2787 fixed it to set the global 'g' also to the called instance, as
2790 fixed it to set the global 'g' also to the called instance, as
2788 long as 'g' was still a gnuplot instance (so it doesn't overwrite
2791 long as 'g' was still a gnuplot instance (so it doesn't overwrite
2789 user's 'g' variables).
2792 user's 'g' variables).
2790
2793
2791 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added In/Out
2794 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added In/Out
2792 global variables (aliases to _ih,_oh) so that users which expect
2795 global variables (aliases to _ih,_oh) so that users which expect
2793 In[5] or Out[7] to work aren't unpleasantly surprised.
2796 In[5] or Out[7] to work aren't unpleasantly surprised.
2794 (InputList.__getslice__): new class to allow executing slices of
2797 (InputList.__getslice__): new class to allow executing slices of
2795 input history directly. Very simple class, complements the use of
2798 input history directly. Very simple class, complements the use of
2796 macros.
2799 macros.
2797
2800
2798 2002-05-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2801 2002-05-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2799
2802
2800 * setup.py (docdirbase): make doc directory be just doc/IPython
2803 * setup.py (docdirbase): make doc directory be just doc/IPython
2801 without version numbers, it will reduce clutter for users.
2804 without version numbers, it will reduce clutter for users.
2802
2805
2803 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Add explicit local dict to
2806 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): Add explicit local dict to
2804 execfile call to prevent possible memory leak. See for details:
2807 execfile call to prevent possible memory leak. See for details:
2805 http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-list/2002-February/088476.html
2808 http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-list/2002-February/088476.html
2806
2809
2807 2002-05-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2810 2002-05-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2808
2811
2809 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_psource): made the object
2812 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_psource): made the object
2810 introspection names be more standard: pdoc, pdef, pfile and
2813 introspection names be more standard: pdoc, pdef, pfile and
2811 psource. They all print/page their output, and it makes
2814 psource. They all print/page their output, and it makes
2812 remembering them easier. Kept old names for compatibility as
2815 remembering them easier. Kept old names for compatibility as
2813 aliases.
2816 aliases.
2814
2817
2815 2002-05-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2818 2002-05-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2816
2819
2817 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py: I think I finally understood
2820 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py: I think I finally understood
2818 what the mouse problem was. The trick is to use gnuplot with temp
2821 what the mouse problem was. The trick is to use gnuplot with temp
2819 files and NOT with pipes (for data communication), because having
2822 files and NOT with pipes (for data communication), because having
2820 both pipes and the mouse on is bad news.
2823 both pipes and the mouse on is bad news.
2821
2824
2822 2002-05-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2825 2002-05-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2823
2826
2824 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): fixed namespace order search
2827 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic._ofind): fixed namespace order search
2825 bug. Information would be reported about builtins even when
2828 bug. Information would be reported about builtins even when
2826 user-defined functions overrode them.
2829 user-defined functions overrode them.
2827
2830
2828 2002-05-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2831 2002-05-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2829
2832
2830 * IPython/__init__.py (__all__): removed FlexCompleter from
2833 * IPython/__init__.py (__all__): removed FlexCompleter from
2831 __all__ so that things don't fail in platforms without readline.
2834 __all__ so that things don't fail in platforms without readline.
2832
2835
2833 2002-05-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2836 2002-05-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2834
2837
2835 * IPython/__init__.py (__all__): removed numutils from __all__ b/c
2838 * IPython/__init__.py (__all__): removed numutils from __all__ b/c
2836 it requires Numeric, effectively making Numeric a dependency for
2839 it requires Numeric, effectively making Numeric a dependency for
2837 IPython.
2840 IPython.
2838
2841
2839 * Released 0.2.13
2842 * Released 0.2.13
2840
2843
2841 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): big overhaul to the
2844 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_prun): big overhaul to the
2842 profiler interface. Now all the major options from the profiler
2845 profiler interface. Now all the major options from the profiler
2843 module are directly supported in IPython, both for single
2846 module are directly supported in IPython, both for single
2844 expressions (@prun) and for full programs (@run -p).
2847 expressions (@prun) and for full programs (@run -p).
2845
2848
2846 2002-05-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2849 2002-05-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2847
2850
2848 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_doc): fixed to show docstrings of
2851 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_doc): fixed to show docstrings of
2849 magic properly formatted for screen.
2852 magic properly formatted for screen.
2850
2853
2851 * setup.py (make_shortcut): Changed things to put pdf version in
2854 * setup.py (make_shortcut): Changed things to put pdf version in
2852 doc/ instead of doc/manual (had to change lyxport a bit).
2855 doc/ instead of doc/manual (had to change lyxport a bit).
2853
2856
2854 * IPython/Magic.py (Profile.string_stats): made profile runs go
2857 * IPython/Magic.py (Profile.string_stats): made profile runs go
2855 through pager (they are long and a pager allows searching, saving,
2858 through pager (they are long and a pager allows searching, saving,
2856 etc.)
2859 etc.)
2857
2860
2858 2002-05-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2861 2002-05-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2859
2862
2860 * Released 0.2.12
2863 * Released 0.2.12
2861
2864
2862 2002-05-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2865 2002-05-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2863
2866
2864 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_hist): small bug fixed (recently
2867 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_hist): small bug fixed (recently
2865 introduced); 'hist n1 n2' was broken.
2868 introduced); 'hist n1 n2' was broken.
2866 (Magic.magic_pdb): added optional on/off arguments to @pdb
2869 (Magic.magic_pdb): added optional on/off arguments to @pdb
2867 (Magic.magic_run): added option -i to @run, which executes code in
2870 (Magic.magic_run): added option -i to @run, which executes code in
2868 the IPython namespace instead of a clean one. Also added @irun as
2871 the IPython namespace instead of a clean one. Also added @irun as
2869 an alias to @run -i.
2872 an alias to @run -i.
2870
2873
2871 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (magic_gp_set_instance):
2874 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (magic_gp_set_instance):
2872 fixed (it didn't really do anything, the namespaces were wrong).
2875 fixed (it didn't really do anything, the namespaces were wrong).
2873
2876
2874 * IPython/Debugger.py (__init__): Added workaround for python 2.1
2877 * IPython/Debugger.py (__init__): Added workaround for python 2.1
2875
2878
2876 * IPython/__init__.py (__all__): Fixed package namespace, now
2879 * IPython/__init__.py (__all__): Fixed package namespace, now
2877 'import IPython' does give access to IPython.<all> as
2880 'import IPython' does give access to IPython.<all> as
2878 expected. Also renamed __release__ to Release.
2881 expected. Also renamed __release__ to Release.
2879
2882
2880 * IPython/Debugger.py (__license__): created new Pdb class which
2883 * IPython/Debugger.py (__license__): created new Pdb class which
2881 functions like a drop-in for the normal pdb.Pdb but does NOT
2884 functions like a drop-in for the normal pdb.Pdb but does NOT
2882 import readline by default. This way it doesn't muck up IPython's
2885 import readline by default. This way it doesn't muck up IPython's
2883 readline handling, and now tab-completion finally works in the
2886 readline handling, and now tab-completion finally works in the
2884 debugger -- sort of. It completes things globally visible, but the
2887 debugger -- sort of. It completes things globally visible, but the
2885 completer doesn't track the stack as pdb walks it. That's a bit
2888 completer doesn't track the stack as pdb walks it. That's a bit
2886 tricky, and I'll have to implement it later.
2889 tricky, and I'll have to implement it later.
2887
2890
2888 2002-05-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2891 2002-05-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2889
2892
2890 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_oinfo): fixed formatting bug for
2893 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_oinfo): fixed formatting bug for
2891 magic docstrings when printed via ? (explicit \'s were being
2894 magic docstrings when printed via ? (explicit \'s were being
2892 printed).
2895 printed).
2893
2896
2894 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed namespace
2897 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixed namespace
2895 identification bug. Now variables loaded via logs or command-line
2898 identification bug. Now variables loaded via logs or command-line
2896 files are recognized in the interactive namespace by @who.
2899 files are recognized in the interactive namespace by @who.
2897
2900
2898 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): Fixed bug in
2901 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): Fixed bug in
2899 log replay system stemming from the string form of Structs.
2902 log replay system stemming from the string form of Structs.
2900
2903
2901 * IPython/Magic.py (Macro.__init__): improved macros to properly
2904 * IPython/Magic.py (Macro.__init__): improved macros to properly
2902 handle magic commands in them.
2905 handle magic commands in them.
2903 (Magic.magic_logstart): usernames are now expanded so 'logstart
2906 (Magic.magic_logstart): usernames are now expanded so 'logstart
2904 ~/mylog' now works.
2907 ~/mylog' now works.
2905
2908
2906 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): fixed bug where paths starting with
2909 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): fixed bug where paths starting with
2907 '/' would be completed as magic names.
2910 '/' would be completed as magic names.
2908
2911
2909 2002-05-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2912 2002-05-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2910
2913
2911 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): added options -p and -f to
2914 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): added options -p and -f to
2912 allow running full programs under the profiler's control.
2915 allow running full programs under the profiler's control.
2913
2916
2914 * IPython/ultraTB.py (FormattedTB.__init__): Added Verbose_novars
2917 * IPython/ultraTB.py (FormattedTB.__init__): Added Verbose_novars
2915 mode to report exceptions verbosely but without formatting
2918 mode to report exceptions verbosely but without formatting
2916 variables. This addresses the issue of ipython 'freezing' (it's
2919 variables. This addresses the issue of ipython 'freezing' (it's
2917 not frozen, but caught in an expensive formatting loop) when huge
2920 not frozen, but caught in an expensive formatting loop) when huge
2918 variables are in the context of an exception.
2921 variables are in the context of an exception.
2919 (VerboseTB.text): Added '--->' markers at line where exception was
2922 (VerboseTB.text): Added '--->' markers at line where exception was
2920 triggered. Much clearer to read, especially in NoColor modes.
2923 triggered. Much clearer to read, especially in NoColor modes.
2921
2924
2922 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): bugfix: -n option had been
2925 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): bugfix: -n option had been
2923 implemented in reverse when changing to the new parse_options().
2926 implemented in reverse when changing to the new parse_options().
2924
2927
2925 2002-05-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2928 2002-05-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2926
2929
2927 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): new function so that
2930 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.parse_options): new function so that
2928 magics can parse options easier.
2931 magics can parse options easier.
2929 (Magic.magic_prun): new function similar to profile.run(),
2932 (Magic.magic_prun): new function similar to profile.run(),
2930 suggested by Chris Hart.
2933 suggested by Chris Hart.
2931 (Magic.magic_cd): fixed behavior so that it only changes if
2934 (Magic.magic_cd): fixed behavior so that it only changes if
2932 directory actually is in history.
2935 directory actually is in history.
2933
2936
2934 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): added information about potential
2937 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): added information about potential
2935 slowness of Verbose exception mode when there are huge data
2938 slowness of Verbose exception mode when there are huge data
2936 structures to be formatted (thanks to Archie Paulson).
2939 structures to be formatted (thanks to Archie Paulson).
2937
2940
2938 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Changed default logging
2941 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Changed default logging
2939 (when simply called with -log) to use curr_dir/ipython.log in
2942 (when simply called with -log) to use curr_dir/ipython.log in
2940 rotate mode. Fixed crash which was occuring with -log before
2943 rotate mode. Fixed crash which was occuring with -log before
2941 (thanks to Jim Boyle).
2944 (thanks to Jim Boyle).
2942
2945
2943 2002-05-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2946 2002-05-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2944
2947
2945 * Released 0.2.11 for these fixes (mainly the ultraTB one which
2948 * Released 0.2.11 for these fixes (mainly the ultraTB one which
2946 was nasty -- though somewhat of a corner case).
2949 was nasty -- though somewhat of a corner case).
2947
2950
2948 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.text): renamed __text to
2951 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.text): renamed __text to
2949 text (was a bug).
2952 text (was a bug).
2950
2953
2951 2002-04-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2954 2002-04-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2952
2955
2953 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (magic_gp): Minor fix to add
2956 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py (magic_gp): Minor fix to add
2954 a print after ^D or ^C from the user so that the In[] prompt
2957 a print after ^D or ^C from the user so that the In[] prompt
2955 doesn't over-run the gnuplot one.
2958 doesn't over-run the gnuplot one.
2956
2959
2957 2002-04-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2960 2002-04-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2958
2961
2959 * Released 0.2.10
2962 * Released 0.2.10
2960
2963
2961 * IPython/__release__.py (version): get date dynamically.
2964 * IPython/__release__.py (version): get date dynamically.
2962
2965
2963 * Misc. documentation updates thanks to Arnd's comments. Also ran
2966 * Misc. documentation updates thanks to Arnd's comments. Also ran
2964 a full spellcheck on the manual (hadn't been done in a while).
2967 a full spellcheck on the manual (hadn't been done in a while).
2965
2968
2966 2002-04-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2969 2002-04-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2967
2970
2968 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_logstart): Fixed bug where
2971 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_logstart): Fixed bug where
2969 starting a log in mid-session would reset the input history list.
2972 starting a log in mid-session would reset the input history list.
2970
2973
2971 2002-04-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2974 2002-04-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2972
2975
2973 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.wait): Fixed bug where not
2976 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.wait): Fixed bug where not
2974 all files were being included in an update. Now anything in
2977 all files were being included in an update. Now anything in
2975 UserConfig that matches [A-Za-z]*.py will go (this excludes
2978 UserConfig that matches [A-Za-z]*.py will go (this excludes
2976 __init__.py)
2979 __init__.py)
2977
2980
2978 2002-04-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2981 2002-04-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2979
2982
2980 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added __IPYTHON__
2983 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added __IPYTHON__
2981 to __builtins__ so that any form of embedded or imported code can
2984 to __builtins__ so that any form of embedded or imported code can
2982 test for being inside IPython.
2985 test for being inside IPython.
2983
2986
2984 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py: (magic_gp_set_instance):
2987 * IPython/UserConfig/GnuplotMagic.py: (magic_gp_set_instance):
2985 changed to GnuplotMagic because it's now an importable module,
2988 changed to GnuplotMagic because it's now an importable module,
2986 this makes the name follow that of the standard Gnuplot module.
2989 this makes the name follow that of the standard Gnuplot module.
2987 GnuplotMagic can now be loaded at any time in mid-session.
2990 GnuplotMagic can now be loaded at any time in mid-session.
2988
2991
2989 2002-04-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2992 2002-04-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
2990
2993
2991 * IPython/numutils.py: removed SIUnits. It doesn't properly set
2994 * IPython/numutils.py: removed SIUnits. It doesn't properly set
2992 the globals (IPython has its own namespace) and the
2995 the globals (IPython has its own namespace) and the
2993 PhysicalQuantity stuff is much better anyway.
2996 PhysicalQuantity stuff is much better anyway.
2994
2997
2995 * IPython/UserConfig/example-gnuplot.py (g2): Added gnuplot
2998 * IPython/UserConfig/example-gnuplot.py (g2): Added gnuplot
2996 embedding example to standard user directory for
2999 embedding example to standard user directory for
2997 distribution. Also put it in the manual.
3000 distribution. Also put it in the manual.
2998
3001
2999 * IPython/numutils.py (gnuplot_exec): Changed to take a gnuplot
3002 * IPython/numutils.py (gnuplot_exec): Changed to take a gnuplot
3000 instance as first argument (so it doesn't rely on some obscure
3003 instance as first argument (so it doesn't rely on some obscure
3001 hidden global).
3004 hidden global).
3002
3005
3003 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: put () back in accepted
3006 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc.py: put () back in accepted
3004 delimiters. While it prevents ().TAB from working, it allows
3007 delimiters. While it prevents ().TAB from working, it allows
3005 completions in open (... expressions. This is by far a more common
3008 completions in open (... expressions. This is by far a more common
3006 case.
3009 case.
3007
3010
3008 2002-04-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3011 2002-04-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3009
3012
3010 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterPasteInput.py: new
3013 * IPython/Extensions/InterpreterPasteInput.py: new
3011 syntax-processing module for pasting lines with >>> or ... at the
3014 syntax-processing module for pasting lines with >>> or ... at the
3012 start.
3015 start.
3013
3016
3014 * IPython/Extensions/PhysicalQ_Interactive.py
3017 * IPython/Extensions/PhysicalQ_Interactive.py
3015 (PhysicalQuantityInteractive.__int__): fixed to work with either
3018 (PhysicalQuantityInteractive.__int__): fixed to work with either
3016 Numeric or math.
3019 Numeric or math.
3017
3020
3018 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc-numeric.py: reorganized the
3021 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc-numeric.py: reorganized the
3019 provided profiles. Now we have:
3022 provided profiles. Now we have:
3020 -math -> math module as * and cmath with its own namespace.
3023 -math -> math module as * and cmath with its own namespace.
3021 -numeric -> Numeric as *, plus gnuplot & grace
3024 -numeric -> Numeric as *, plus gnuplot & grace
3022 -physics -> same as before
3025 -physics -> same as before
3023
3026
3024 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_magic): Fixed bug where
3027 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_magic): Fixed bug where
3025 user-defined magics wouldn't be found by @magic if they were
3028 user-defined magics wouldn't be found by @magic if they were
3026 defined as class methods. Also cleaned up the namespace search
3029 defined as class methods. Also cleaned up the namespace search
3027 logic and the string building (to use %s instead of many repeated
3030 logic and the string building (to use %s instead of many repeated
3028 string adds).
3031 string adds).
3029
3032
3030 * IPython/UserConfig/example-magic.py (magic_foo): updated example
3033 * IPython/UserConfig/example-magic.py (magic_foo): updated example
3031 of user-defined magics to operate with class methods (cleaner, in
3034 of user-defined magics to operate with class methods (cleaner, in
3032 line with the gnuplot code).
3035 line with the gnuplot code).
3033
3036
3034 2002-04-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3037 2002-04-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3035
3038
3036 * setup.py: updated dependency list so that manual is updated when
3039 * setup.py: updated dependency list so that manual is updated when
3037 all included files change.
3040 all included files change.
3038
3041
3039 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Fixed bug which was ignoring
3042 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): Fixed bug which was ignoring
3040 the delimiter removal option (the fix is ugly right now).
3043 the delimiter removal option (the fix is ugly right now).
3041
3044
3042 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc-physics.py: simplified not to load
3045 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc-physics.py: simplified not to load
3043 all of the math profile (quicker loading, no conflict between
3046 all of the math profile (quicker loading, no conflict between
3044 g-9.8 and g-gnuplot).
3047 g-9.8 and g-gnuplot).
3045
3048
3046 * IPython/CrashHandler.py (CrashHandler.__call__): changed default
3049 * IPython/CrashHandler.py (CrashHandler.__call__): changed default
3047 name of post-mortem files to IPython_crash_report.txt.
3050 name of post-mortem files to IPython_crash_report.txt.
3048
3051
3049 * Cleanup/update of the docs. Added all the new readline info and
3052 * Cleanup/update of the docs. Added all the new readline info and
3050 formatted all lists as 'real lists'.
3053 formatted all lists as 'real lists'.
3051
3054
3052 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): removed now-obsolete
3055 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): removed now-obsolete
3053 tab-completion options, since the full readline parse_and_bind is
3056 tab-completion options, since the full readline parse_and_bind is
3054 now accessible.
3057 now accessible.
3055
3058
3056 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Changed
3059 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Changed
3057 handling of readline options. Now users can specify any string to
3060 handling of readline options. Now users can specify any string to
3058 be passed to parse_and_bind(), as well as the delimiters to be
3061 be passed to parse_and_bind(), as well as the delimiters to be
3059 removed.
3062 removed.
3060 (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added __name__ to the global
3063 (InteractiveShell.__init__): Added __name__ to the global
3061 namespace so that things like Itpl which rely on its existence
3064 namespace so that things like Itpl which rely on its existence
3062 don't crash.
3065 don't crash.
3063 (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Defined the default with a _ so
3066 (InteractiveShell._prefilter): Defined the default with a _ so
3064 that prefilter() is easier to override, while the default one
3067 that prefilter() is easier to override, while the default one
3065 remains available.
3068 remains available.
3066
3069
3067 2002-04-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3070 2002-04-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3068
3071
3069 * Added information about pdb in the docs.
3072 * Added information about pdb in the docs.
3070
3073
3071 2002-04-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3074 2002-04-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3072
3075
3073 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added rc_override option to
3076 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added rc_override option to
3074 allow passing config options at creation time which may override
3077 allow passing config options at creation time which may override
3075 anything set in the config files or command line. This is
3078 anything set in the config files or command line. This is
3076 particularly useful for configuring embedded instances.
3079 particularly useful for configuring embedded instances.
3077
3080
3078 2002-04-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3081 2002-04-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3079
3082
3080 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): Fixed a nasty bug which could
3083 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.log): Fixed a nasty bug which could
3081 crash embedded instances because of the input cache falling out of
3084 crash embedded instances because of the input cache falling out of
3082 sync with the output counter.
3085 sync with the output counter.
3083
3086
3084 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__init__): added a debug
3087 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__init__): added a debug
3085 mode which calls pdb after an uncaught exception in IPython itself.
3088 mode which calls pdb after an uncaught exception in IPython itself.
3086
3089
3087 2002-04-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3090 2002-04-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3088
3091
3089 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.showtraceback): pdb mucks up
3092 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.showtraceback): pdb mucks up
3090 readline, fix it back after each call.
3093 readline, fix it back after each call.
3091
3094
3092 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__text): made text a private
3095 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__text): made text a private
3093 method to force all access via __call__(), which guarantees that
3096 method to force all access via __call__(), which guarantees that
3094 traceback references are properly deleted.
3097 traceback references are properly deleted.
3095
3098
3096 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput._display): minor fixes to
3099 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput._display): minor fixes to
3097 improve printing when pprint is in use.
3100 improve printing when pprint is in use.
3098
3101
3099 2002-04-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3102 2002-04-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3100
3103
3101 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): SystemExit
3104 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): SystemExit
3102 exceptions aren't caught anymore. If the user triggers one, he
3105 exceptions aren't caught anymore. If the user triggers one, he
3103 should know why he's doing it and it should go all the way up,
3106 should know why he's doing it and it should go all the way up,
3104 just like any other exception. So now @abort will fully kill the
3107 just like any other exception. So now @abort will fully kill the
3105 embedded interpreter and the embedding code (unless that happens
3108 embedded interpreter and the embedding code (unless that happens
3106 to catch SystemExit).
3109 to catch SystemExit).
3107
3110
3108 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.__init__): added a call_pdb flag
3111 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.__init__): added a call_pdb flag
3109 and a debugger() method to invoke the interactive pdb debugger
3112 and a debugger() method to invoke the interactive pdb debugger
3110 after printing exception information. Also added the corresponding
3113 after printing exception information. Also added the corresponding
3111 -pdb option and @pdb magic to control this feature, and updated
3114 -pdb option and @pdb magic to control this feature, and updated
3112 the docs. After a suggestion from Christopher Hart
3115 the docs. After a suggestion from Christopher Hart
3113 (hart-AT-caltech.edu).
3116 (hart-AT-caltech.edu).
3114
3117
3115 2002-04-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3118 2002-04-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3116
3119
3117 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__init__): modified to use
3120 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__init__): modified to use
3118 the exception handlers defined by the user (not the CrashHandler)
3121 the exception handlers defined by the user (not the CrashHandler)
3119 so that user exceptions don't trigger an ipython bug report.
3122 so that user exceptions don't trigger an ipython bug report.
3120
3123
3121 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ColorTB.__init__): made the color scheme
3124 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ColorTB.__init__): made the color scheme
3122 configurable (it should have always been so).
3125 configurable (it should have always been so).
3123
3126
3124 2002-03-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3127 2002-03-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3125
3128
3126 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): many changes here
3129 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): many changes here
3127 and there to fix embedding namespace issues. This should all be
3130 and there to fix embedding namespace issues. This should all be
3128 done in a more elegant way.
3131 done in a more elegant way.
3129
3132
3130 2002-03-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3133 2002-03-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3131
3134
3132 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): Try to make it work under
3135 * IPython/genutils.py (get_home_dir): Try to make it work under
3133 win9x also.
3136 win9x also.
3134
3137
3135 2002-03-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3138 2002-03-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3136
3139
3137 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__init__): leave
3140 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__init__): leave
3138 sys.displayhook untouched upon __init__.
3141 sys.displayhook untouched upon __init__.
3139
3142
3140 2002-03-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3143 2002-03-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3141
3144
3142 * Released 0.2.9 (for embedding bug, basically).
3145 * Released 0.2.9 (for embedding bug, basically).
3143
3146
3144 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): Trap SystemExit
3147 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): Trap SystemExit
3145 exceptions so that enclosing shell's state can be restored.
3148 exceptions so that enclosing shell's state can be restored.
3146
3149
3147 * Changed magic_gnuplot.py to magic-gnuplot.py to standardize
3150 * Changed magic_gnuplot.py to magic-gnuplot.py to standardize
3148 naming conventions in the .ipython/ dir.
3151 naming conventions in the .ipython/ dir.
3149
3152
3150 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): removed '-'
3153 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): removed '-'
3151 from delimiters list so filenames with - in them get expanded.
3154 from delimiters list so filenames with - in them get expanded.
3152
3155
3153 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): fixed bug with
3156 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.__call__): fixed bug with
3154 sys.displayhook not being properly restored after an embedded call.
3157 sys.displayhook not being properly restored after an embedded call.
3155
3158
3156 2002-03-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3159 2002-03-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3157
3160
3158 * Released 0.2.8
3161 * Released 0.2.8
3159
3162
3160 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): fixed bug where
3163 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): fixed bug where
3161 some files weren't being included in a -upgrade.
3164 some files weren't being included in a -upgrade.
3162 (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Added 'set show-all-if-ambiguous
3165 (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Added 'set show-all-if-ambiguous
3163 on' so that the first tab completes.
3166 on' so that the first tab completes.
3164 (InteractiveShell.handle_magic): fixed bug with spaces around
3167 (InteractiveShell.handle_magic): fixed bug with spaces around
3165 quotes breaking many magic commands.
3168 quotes breaking many magic commands.
3166
3169
3167 * setup.py: added note about ignoring the syntax error messages at
3170 * setup.py: added note about ignoring the syntax error messages at
3168 installation.
3171 installation.
3169
3172
3170 * IPython/UserConfig/magic_gnuplot.py (magic_gp): finished
3173 * IPython/UserConfig/magic_gnuplot.py (magic_gp): finished
3171 streamlining the gnuplot interface, now there's only one magic @gp.
3174 streamlining the gnuplot interface, now there's only one magic @gp.
3172
3175
3173 2002-03-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3176 2002-03-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3174
3177
3175 * IPython/UserConfig/magic_gnuplot.py: new name for the
3178 * IPython/UserConfig/magic_gnuplot.py: new name for the
3176 example-magic_pm.py file. Much enhanced system, now with a shell
3179 example-magic_pm.py file. Much enhanced system, now with a shell
3177 for communicating directly with gnuplot, one command at a time.
3180 for communicating directly with gnuplot, one command at a time.
3178
3181
3179 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): added option -n to prevent
3182 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_run): added option -n to prevent
3180 setting __name__=='__main__'.
3183 setting __name__=='__main__'.
3181
3184
3182 * IPython/UserConfig/example-magic_pm.py (magic_pm): Added
3185 * IPython/UserConfig/example-magic_pm.py (magic_pm): Added
3183 mini-shell for accessing gnuplot from inside ipython. Should
3186 mini-shell for accessing gnuplot from inside ipython. Should
3184 extend it later for grace access too. Inspired by Arnd's
3187 extend it later for grace access too. Inspired by Arnd's
3185 suggestion.
3188 suggestion.
3186
3189
3187 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_magic): fixed bug when
3190 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.handle_magic): fixed bug when
3188 calling magic functions with () in their arguments. Thanks to Arnd
3191 calling magic functions with () in their arguments. Thanks to Arnd
3189 Baecker for pointing this to me.
3192 Baecker for pointing this to me.
3190
3193
3191 * IPython/numutils.py (sum_flat): fixed bug. Would recurse
3194 * IPython/numutils.py (sum_flat): fixed bug. Would recurse
3192 infinitely for integer or complex arrays (only worked with floats).
3195 infinitely for integer or complex arrays (only worked with floats).
3193
3196
3194 2002-03-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3197 2002-03-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3195
3198
3196 * setup.py: Merged setup and setup_windows into a single script
3199 * setup.py: Merged setup and setup_windows into a single script
3197 which properly handles things for windows users.
3200 which properly handles things for windows users.
3198
3201
3199 2002-03-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3202 2002-03-15 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3200
3203
3201 * Big change to the manual: now the magics are all automatically
3204 * Big change to the manual: now the magics are all automatically
3202 documented. This information is generated from their docstrings
3205 documented. This information is generated from their docstrings
3203 and put in a latex file included by the manual lyx file. This way
3206 and put in a latex file included by the manual lyx file. This way
3204 we get always up to date information for the magics. The manual
3207 we get always up to date information for the magics. The manual
3205 now also has proper version information, also auto-synced.
3208 now also has proper version information, also auto-synced.
3206
3209
3207 For this to work, an undocumented --magic_docstrings option was added.
3210 For this to work, an undocumented --magic_docstrings option was added.
3208
3211
3209 2002-03-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3212 2002-03-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3210
3213
3211 * IPython/ultraTB.py (TermColors): fixed problem with dark colors
3214 * IPython/ultraTB.py (TermColors): fixed problem with dark colors
3212 under CDE terminals. An explicit ;2 color reset is needed in the escapes.
3215 under CDE terminals. An explicit ;2 color reset is needed in the escapes.
3213
3216
3214 2002-03-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3217 2002-03-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3215
3218
3216 * IPython/ultraTB.py (TermColors): changed color escapes again to
3219 * IPython/ultraTB.py (TermColors): changed color escapes again to
3217 fix the (old, reintroduced) line-wrapping bug. Basically, if
3220 fix the (old, reintroduced) line-wrapping bug. Basically, if
3218 \001..\002 aren't given in the color escapes, lines get wrapped
3221 \001..\002 aren't given in the color escapes, lines get wrapped
3219 weirdly. But giving those screws up old xterms and emacs terms. So
3222 weirdly. But giving those screws up old xterms and emacs terms. So
3220 I added some logic for emacs terms to be ok, but I can't identify old
3223 I added some logic for emacs terms to be ok, but I can't identify old
3221 xterms separately ($TERM=='xterm' for many terminals, like konsole).
3224 xterms separately ($TERM=='xterm' for many terminals, like konsole).
3222
3225
3223 2002-03-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3226 2002-03-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3224
3227
3225 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): Various documentation cleanups and
3228 * IPython/usage.py (__doc__): Various documentation cleanups and
3226 updates, both in usage docstrings and in the manual.
3229 updates, both in usage docstrings and in the manual.
3227
3230
3228 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.set_colors): cleanups for
3231 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.set_colors): cleanups for
3229 handling of caching. Set minimum acceptabe value for having a
3232 handling of caching. Set minimum acceptabe value for having a
3230 cache at 20 values.
3233 cache at 20 values.
3231
3234
3232 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): moved the
3235 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.user_setup): moved the
3233 install_first_time function to a method, renamed it and added an
3236 install_first_time function to a method, renamed it and added an
3234 'upgrade' mode. Now people can update their config directory with
3237 'upgrade' mode. Now people can update their config directory with
3235 a simple command line switch (-upgrade, also new).
3238 a simple command line switch (-upgrade, also new).
3236
3239
3237 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_pfile): Made @pfile an alias to
3240 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_pfile): Made @pfile an alias to
3238 @file (convenient for automagic users under Python >= 2.2).
3241 @file (convenient for automagic users under Python >= 2.2).
3239 Removed @files (it seemed more like a plural than an abbrev. of
3242 Removed @files (it seemed more like a plural than an abbrev. of
3240 'file show').
3243 'file show').
3241
3244
3242 * IPython/iplib.py (install_first_time): Fixed crash if there were
3245 * IPython/iplib.py (install_first_time): Fixed crash if there were
3243 backup files ('~') in .ipython/ install directory.
3246 backup files ('~') in .ipython/ install directory.
3244
3247
3245 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixes for new prompt
3248 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): fixes for new prompt
3246 system. Things look fine, but these changes are fairly
3249 system. Things look fine, but these changes are fairly
3247 intrusive. Test them for a few days.
3250 intrusive. Test them for a few days.
3248
3251
3249 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__init__): Massive rewrite of
3252 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__init__): Massive rewrite of
3250 the prompts system. Now all in/out prompt strings are user
3253 the prompts system. Now all in/out prompt strings are user
3251 controllable. This is particularly useful for embedding, as one
3254 controllable. This is particularly useful for embedding, as one
3252 can tag embedded instances with particular prompts.
3255 can tag embedded instances with particular prompts.
3253
3256
3254 Also removed global use of sys.ps1/2, which now allows nested
3257 Also removed global use of sys.ps1/2, which now allows nested
3255 embeddings without any problems. Added command-line options for
3258 embeddings without any problems. Added command-line options for
3256 the prompt strings.
3259 the prompt strings.
3257
3260
3258 2002-03-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3261 2002-03-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3259
3262
3260 * IPython/UserConfig/example-embed-short.py (ipshell): added
3263 * IPython/UserConfig/example-embed-short.py (ipshell): added
3261 example file with the bare minimum code for embedding.
3264 example file with the bare minimum code for embedding.
3262
3265
3263 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.set_dummy_mode): added
3266 * IPython/Shell.py (IPythonShellEmbed.set_dummy_mode): added
3264 functionality for the embeddable shell to be activated/deactivated
3267 functionality for the embeddable shell to be activated/deactivated
3265 either globally or at each call.
3268 either globally or at each call.
3266
3269
3267 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt1.auto_rewrite): Fixes the problem of
3270 * IPython/Prompts.py (Prompt1.auto_rewrite): Fixes the problem of
3268 rewriting the prompt with '--->' for auto-inputs with proper
3271 rewriting the prompt with '--->' for auto-inputs with proper
3269 coloring. Now the previous UGLY hack in handle_auto() is gone, and
3272 coloring. Now the previous UGLY hack in handle_auto() is gone, and
3270 this is handled by the prompts class itself, as it should.
3273 this is handled by the prompts class itself, as it should.
3271
3274
3272 2002-03-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3275 2002-03-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3273
3276
3274 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_logstart): Changed @log to
3277 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_logstart): Changed @log to
3275 @logstart to avoid name clashes with the math log function.
3278 @logstart to avoid name clashes with the math log function.
3276
3279
3277 * Big updates to X/Emacs section of the manual.
3280 * Big updates to X/Emacs section of the manual.
3278
3281
3279 * Removed ipython_emacs. Milan explained to me how to pass
3282 * Removed ipython_emacs. Milan explained to me how to pass
3280 arguments to ipython through Emacs. Some day I'm going to end up
3283 arguments to ipython through Emacs. Some day I'm going to end up
3281 learning some lisp...
3284 learning some lisp...
3282
3285
3283 2002-03-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3286 2002-03-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3284
3287
3285 * IPython/ipython_emacs: Created script to be used as the
3288 * IPython/ipython_emacs: Created script to be used as the
3286 py-python-command Emacs variable so we can pass IPython
3289 py-python-command Emacs variable so we can pass IPython
3287 parameters. I can't figure out how to tell Emacs directly to pass
3290 parameters. I can't figure out how to tell Emacs directly to pass
3288 parameters to IPython, so a dummy shell script will do it.
3291 parameters to IPython, so a dummy shell script will do it.
3289
3292
3290 Other enhancements made for things to work better under Emacs'
3293 Other enhancements made for things to work better under Emacs'
3291 various types of terminals. Many thanks to Milan Zamazal
3294 various types of terminals. Many thanks to Milan Zamazal
3292 <pdm-AT-zamazal.org> for all the suggestions and pointers.
3295 <pdm-AT-zamazal.org> for all the suggestions and pointers.
3293
3296
3294 2002-03-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3297 2002-03-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3295
3298
3296 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added a --readline! option so
3299 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added a --readline! option so
3297 that loading of readline is now optional. This gives better
3300 that loading of readline is now optional. This gives better
3298 control to emacs users.
3301 control to emacs users.
3299
3302
3300 * IPython/ultraTB.py (__date__): Modified color escape sequences
3303 * IPython/ultraTB.py (__date__): Modified color escape sequences
3301 and now things work fine under xterm and in Emacs' term buffers
3304 and now things work fine under xterm and in Emacs' term buffers
3302 (though not shell ones). Well, in emacs you get colors, but all
3305 (though not shell ones). Well, in emacs you get colors, but all
3303 seem to be 'light' colors (no difference between dark and light
3306 seem to be 'light' colors (no difference between dark and light
3304 ones). But the garbage chars are gone, and also in xterms. It
3307 ones). But the garbage chars are gone, and also in xterms. It
3305 seems that now I'm using 'cleaner' ansi sequences.
3308 seems that now I'm using 'cleaner' ansi sequences.
3306
3309
3307 2002-02-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3310 2002-02-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3308
3311
3309 * Released 0.2.7 (mainly to publish the scoping fix).
3312 * Released 0.2.7 (mainly to publish the scoping fix).
3310
3313
3311 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.logstate): added. A corresponding
3314 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.logstate): added. A corresponding
3312 @logstate magic was created.
3315 @logstate magic was created.
3313
3316
3314 * IPython/Magic.py: fixed nested scoping problem under Python
3317 * IPython/Magic.py: fixed nested scoping problem under Python
3315 2.1.x (automagic wasn't working).
3318 2.1.x (automagic wasn't working).
3316
3319
3317 2002-02-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3320 2002-02-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3318
3321
3319 * Released 0.2.6.
3322 * Released 0.2.6.
3320
3323
3321 * IPython/OutputTrap.py (OutputTrap.__init__): added a 'quiet'
3324 * IPython/OutputTrap.py (OutputTrap.__init__): added a 'quiet'
3322 option so that logs can come out without any headers at all.
3325 option so that logs can come out without any headers at all.
3323
3326
3324 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc-scipy.py: created a profile for
3327 * IPython/UserConfig/ipythonrc-scipy.py: created a profile for
3325 SciPy.
3328 SciPy.
3326
3329
3327 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.embed_mainloop): Changed so
3330 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.embed_mainloop): Changed so
3328 that embedded IPython calls don't require vars() to be explicitly
3331 that embedded IPython calls don't require vars() to be explicitly
3329 passed. Now they are extracted from the caller's frame (code
3332 passed. Now they are extracted from the caller's frame (code
3330 snatched from Eric Jones' weave). Added better documentation to
3333 snatched from Eric Jones' weave). Added better documentation to
3331 the section on embedding and the example file.
3334 the section on embedding and the example file.
3332
3335
3333 * IPython/genutils.py (page): Changed so that under emacs, it just
3336 * IPython/genutils.py (page): Changed so that under emacs, it just
3334 prints the string. You can then page up and down in the emacs
3337 prints the string. You can then page up and down in the emacs
3335 buffer itself. This is how the builtin help() works.
3338 buffer itself. This is how the builtin help() works.
3336
3339
3337 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__call__): Fixed issue with
3340 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput.__call__): Fixed issue with
3338 macro scoping: macros need to be executed in the user's namespace
3341 macro scoping: macros need to be executed in the user's namespace
3339 to work as if they had been typed by the user.
3342 to work as if they had been typed by the user.
3340
3343
3341 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_macro): Changed macros so they
3344 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_macro): Changed macros so they
3342 execute automatically (no need to type 'exec...'). They then
3345 execute automatically (no need to type 'exec...'). They then
3343 behave like 'true macros'. The printing system was also modified
3346 behave like 'true macros'. The printing system was also modified
3344 for this to work.
3347 for this to work.
3345
3348
3346 2002-02-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3349 2002-02-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3347
3350
3348 * IPython/genutils.py (page_file): new function for paging files
3351 * IPython/genutils.py (page_file): new function for paging files
3349 in an OS-independent way. Also necessary for file viewing to work
3352 in an OS-independent way. Also necessary for file viewing to work
3350 well inside Emacs buffers.
3353 well inside Emacs buffers.
3351 (page): Added checks for being in an emacs buffer.
3354 (page): Added checks for being in an emacs buffer.
3352 (page): fixed bug for Windows ($TERM isn't set in Windows). Fixed
3355 (page): fixed bug for Windows ($TERM isn't set in Windows). Fixed
3353 same bug in iplib.
3356 same bug in iplib.
3354
3357
3355 2002-02-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3358 2002-02-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3356
3359
3357 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): modified use
3360 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): modified use
3358 of readline so that IPython can work inside an Emacs buffer.
3361 of readline so that IPython can work inside an Emacs buffer.
3359
3362
3360 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__call__): some fixes to
3363 * IPython/ultraTB.py (AutoFormattedTB.__call__): some fixes to
3361 method signatures (they weren't really bugs, but it looks cleaner
3364 method signatures (they weren't really bugs, but it looks cleaner
3362 and keeps PyChecker happy).
3365 and keeps PyChecker happy).
3363
3366
3364 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added hooks Struct to __IP
3367 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added hooks Struct to __IP
3365 for implementing various user-defined hooks. Currently only
3368 for implementing various user-defined hooks. Currently only
3366 display is done.
3369 display is done.
3367
3370
3368 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput._display): changed display
3371 * IPython/Prompts.py (CachedOutput._display): changed display
3369 functions so that they can be dynamically changed by users easily.
3372 functions so that they can be dynamically changed by users easily.
3370
3373
3371 * IPython/Extensions/numeric_formats.py (num_display): added an
3374 * IPython/Extensions/numeric_formats.py (num_display): added an
3372 extension for printing NumPy arrays in flexible manners. It
3375 extension for printing NumPy arrays in flexible manners. It
3373 doesn't do anything yet, but all the structure is in
3376 doesn't do anything yet, but all the structure is in
3374 place. Ultimately the plan is to implement output format control
3377 place. Ultimately the plan is to implement output format control
3375 like in Octave.
3378 like in Octave.
3376
3379
3377 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.lsmagic): changed so that bound magic
3380 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.lsmagic): changed so that bound magic
3378 methods are found at run-time by all the automatic machinery.
3381 methods are found at run-time by all the automatic machinery.
3379
3382
3380 2002-02-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3383 2002-02-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3381
3384
3382 * setup_Windows.py (make_shortcut): documented. Cleaned up the
3385 * setup_Windows.py (make_shortcut): documented. Cleaned up the
3383 whole file a little.
3386 whole file a little.
3384
3387
3385 * ToDo: closed this document. Now there's a new_design.lyx
3388 * ToDo: closed this document. Now there's a new_design.lyx
3386 document for all new ideas. Added making a pdf of it for the
3389 document for all new ideas. Added making a pdf of it for the
3387 end-user distro.
3390 end-user distro.
3388
3391
3389 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.switch_log): Created this to replace
3392 * IPython/Logger.py (Logger.switch_log): Created this to replace
3390 logon() and logoff(). It also fixes a nasty crash reported by
3393 logon() and logoff(). It also fixes a nasty crash reported by
3391 Philip Hisley <compsys-AT-starpower.net>. Many thanks to him.
3394 Philip Hisley <compsys-AT-starpower.net>. Many thanks to him.
3392
3395
3393 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): got auto-completion to work with
3396 * IPython/iplib.py (complete): got auto-completion to work with
3394 automagic (I had wanted this for a long time).
3397 automagic (I had wanted this for a long time).
3395
3398
3396 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_files): Added @files as an alias
3399 * IPython/Magic.py (Magic.magic_files): Added @files as an alias
3397 to @file, since file() is now a builtin and clashes with automagic
3400 to @file, since file() is now a builtin and clashes with automagic
3398 for @file.
3401 for @file.
3399
3402
3400 * Made some new files: Prompts, CrashHandler, Magic, Logger. All
3403 * Made some new files: Prompts, CrashHandler, Magic, Logger. All
3401 of this was previously in iplib, which had grown to more than 2000
3404 of this was previously in iplib, which had grown to more than 2000
3402 lines, way too long. No new functionality, but it makes managing
3405 lines, way too long. No new functionality, but it makes managing
3403 the code a bit easier.
3406 the code a bit easier.
3404
3407
3405 * IPython/iplib.py (IPythonCrashHandler.__call__): Added version
3408 * IPython/iplib.py (IPythonCrashHandler.__call__): Added version
3406 information to crash reports.
3409 information to crash reports.
3407
3410
3408 2002-02-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3411 2002-02-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3409
3412
3410 * Released 0.2.5.
3413 * Released 0.2.5.
3411
3414
3412 2002-02-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3415 2002-02-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3413
3416
3414 * Wrote a relatively complete Windows installer. It puts
3417 * Wrote a relatively complete Windows installer. It puts
3415 everything in place, creates Start Menu entries and fixes the
3418 everything in place, creates Start Menu entries and fixes the
3416 color issues. Nothing fancy, but it works.
3419 color issues. Nothing fancy, but it works.
3417
3420
3418 2002-02-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3421 2002-02-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3419
3422
3420 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): added an
3423 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): added an
3421 os.path.expanduser() call so that we can type @run ~/myfile.py and
3424 os.path.expanduser() call so that we can type @run ~/myfile.py and
3422 have thigs work as expected.
3425 have thigs work as expected.
3423
3426
3424 * IPython/genutils.py (page): fixed exception handling so things
3427 * IPython/genutils.py (page): fixed exception handling so things
3425 work both in Unix and Windows correctly. Quitting a pager triggers
3428 work both in Unix and Windows correctly. Quitting a pager triggers
3426 an IOError/broken pipe in Unix, and in windows not finding a pager
3429 an IOError/broken pipe in Unix, and in windows not finding a pager
3427 is also an IOError, so I had to actually look at the return value
3430 is also an IOError, so I had to actually look at the return value
3428 of the exception, not just the exception itself. Should be ok now.
3431 of the exception, not just the exception itself. Should be ok now.
3429
3432
3430 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ColorSchemeTable.set_active_scheme):
3433 * IPython/ultraTB.py (ColorSchemeTable.set_active_scheme):
3431 modified to allow case-insensitive color scheme changes.
3434 modified to allow case-insensitive color scheme changes.
3432
3435
3433 2002-02-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3436 2002-02-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3434
3437
3435 * IPython/genutils.py (native_line_ends): new function to leave
3438 * IPython/genutils.py (native_line_ends): new function to leave
3436 user config files with os-native line-endings.
3439 user config files with os-native line-endings.
3437
3440
3438 * README and manual updates.
3441 * README and manual updates.
3439
3442
3440 * IPython/genutils.py: fixed unicode bug: use types.StringTypes
3443 * IPython/genutils.py: fixed unicode bug: use types.StringTypes
3441 instead of StringType to catch Unicode strings.
3444 instead of StringType to catch Unicode strings.
3442
3445
3443 * IPython/genutils.py (filefind): fixed bug for paths with
3446 * IPython/genutils.py (filefind): fixed bug for paths with
3444 embedded spaces (very common in Windows).
3447 embedded spaces (very common in Windows).
3445
3448
3446 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added a '.ini' to the rc
3449 * IPython/ipmaker.py (make_IPython): added a '.ini' to the rc
3447 files under Windows, so that they get automatically associated
3450 files under Windows, so that they get automatically associated
3448 with a text editor. Windows makes it a pain to handle
3451 with a text editor. Windows makes it a pain to handle
3449 extension-less files.
3452 extension-less files.
3450
3453
3451 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Made the
3454 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.init_readline): Made the
3452 warning about readline only occur for Posix. In Windows there's no
3455 warning about readline only occur for Posix. In Windows there's no
3453 way to get readline, so why bother with the warning.
3456 way to get readline, so why bother with the warning.
3454
3457
3455 * IPython/Struct.py (Struct.__str__): fixed to use self.__dict__
3458 * IPython/Struct.py (Struct.__str__): fixed to use self.__dict__
3456 for __str__ instead of dir(self), since dir() changed in 2.2.
3459 for __str__ instead of dir(self), since dir() changed in 2.2.
3457
3460
3458 * Ported to Windows! Tested on XP, I suspect it should work fine
3461 * Ported to Windows! Tested on XP, I suspect it should work fine
3459 on NT/2000, but I don't think it will work on 98 et al. That
3462 on NT/2000, but I don't think it will work on 98 et al. That
3460 series of Windows is such a piece of junk anyway that I won't try
3463 series of Windows is such a piece of junk anyway that I won't try
3461 porting it there. The XP port was straightforward, showed a few
3464 porting it there. The XP port was straightforward, showed a few
3462 bugs here and there (fixed all), in particular some string
3465 bugs here and there (fixed all), in particular some string
3463 handling stuff which required considering Unicode strings (which
3466 handling stuff which required considering Unicode strings (which
3464 Windows uses). This is good, but hasn't been too tested :) No
3467 Windows uses). This is good, but hasn't been too tested :) No
3465 fancy installer yet, I'll put a note in the manual so people at
3468 fancy installer yet, I'll put a note in the manual so people at
3466 least make manually a shortcut.
3469 least make manually a shortcut.
3467
3470
3468 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_colors): Unified the color options
3471 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_colors): Unified the color options
3469 into a single one, "colors". This now controls both prompt and
3472 into a single one, "colors". This now controls both prompt and
3470 exception color schemes, and can be changed both at startup
3473 exception color schemes, and can be changed both at startup
3471 (either via command-line switches or via ipythonrc files) and at
3474 (either via command-line switches or via ipythonrc files) and at
3472 runtime, with @colors.
3475 runtime, with @colors.
3473 (Magic.magic_run): renamed @prun to @run and removed the old
3476 (Magic.magic_run): renamed @prun to @run and removed the old
3474 @run. The two were too similar to warrant keeping both.
3477 @run. The two were too similar to warrant keeping both.
3475
3478
3476 2002-02-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3479 2002-02-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3477
3480
3478 * IPython/iplib.py (install_first_time): Added comment on how to
3481 * IPython/iplib.py (install_first_time): Added comment on how to
3479 configure the color options for first-time users. Put a <return>
3482 configure the color options for first-time users. Put a <return>
3480 request at the end so that small-terminal users get a chance to
3483 request at the end so that small-terminal users get a chance to
3481 read the startup info.
3484 read the startup info.
3482
3485
3483 2002-01-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3486 2002-01-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3484
3487
3485 * IPython/iplib.py (CachedOutput.update): Changed output memory
3488 * IPython/iplib.py (CachedOutput.update): Changed output memory
3486 variable names from _o,_oo,_ooo,_o<n> to simply _,__,___,_<n>. For
3489 variable names from _o,_oo,_ooo,_o<n> to simply _,__,___,_<n>. For
3487 input history we still use _i. Did this b/c these variable are
3490 input history we still use _i. Did this b/c these variable are
3488 very commonly used in interactive work, so the less we need to
3491 very commonly used in interactive work, so the less we need to
3489 type the better off we are.
3492 type the better off we are.
3490 (Magic.magic_prun): updated @prun to better handle the namespaces
3493 (Magic.magic_prun): updated @prun to better handle the namespaces
3491 the file will run in, including a fix for __name__ not being set
3494 the file will run in, including a fix for __name__ not being set
3492 before.
3495 before.
3493
3496
3494 2002-01-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3497 2002-01-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3495
3498
3496 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.linereader): Fixed printing of
3499 * IPython/ultraTB.py (VerboseTB.linereader): Fixed printing of
3497 extra garbage for Python 2.2. Need to look more carefully into
3500 extra garbage for Python 2.2. Need to look more carefully into
3498 this later.
3501 this later.
3499
3502
3500 2002-01-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3503 2002-01-19 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3501
3504
3502 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.showtraceback): fixed to
3505 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.showtraceback): fixed to
3503 display SyntaxError exceptions properly formatted when they occur
3506 display SyntaxError exceptions properly formatted when they occur
3504 (they can be triggered by imported code).
3507 (they can be triggered by imported code).
3505
3508
3506 2002-01-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3509 2002-01-18 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3507
3510
3508 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): now
3511 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): now
3509 SyntaxError exceptions are reported nicely formatted, instead of
3512 SyntaxError exceptions are reported nicely formatted, instead of
3510 spitting out only offset information as before.
3513 spitting out only offset information as before.
3511 (Magic.magic_prun): Added the @prun function for executing
3514 (Magic.magic_prun): Added the @prun function for executing
3512 programs with command line args inside IPython.
3515 programs with command line args inside IPython.
3513
3516
3514 2002-01-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3517 2002-01-16 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3515
3518
3516 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_hist): Changed @hist and @dhist
3519 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_hist): Changed @hist and @dhist
3517 to *not* include the last item given in a range. This brings their
3520 to *not* include the last item given in a range. This brings their
3518 behavior in line with Python's slicing:
3521 behavior in line with Python's slicing:
3519 a[n1:n2] -> a[n1]...a[n2-1]
3522 a[n1:n2] -> a[n1]...a[n2-1]
3520 It may be a bit less convenient, but I prefer to stick to Python's
3523 It may be a bit less convenient, but I prefer to stick to Python's
3521 conventions *everywhere*, so users never have to wonder.
3524 conventions *everywhere*, so users never have to wonder.
3522 (Magic.magic_macro): Added @macro function to ease the creation of
3525 (Magic.magic_macro): Added @macro function to ease the creation of
3523 macros.
3526 macros.
3524
3527
3525 2002-01-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3528 2002-01-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3526
3529
3527 * Released 0.2.4.
3530 * Released 0.2.4.
3528
3531
3529 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_pdef):
3532 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_pdef):
3530 (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): report magic lines and error
3533 (InteractiveShell.safe_execfile): report magic lines and error
3531 lines without line numbers so one can easily copy/paste them for
3534 lines without line numbers so one can easily copy/paste them for
3532 re-execution.
3535 re-execution.
3533
3536
3534 * Updated manual with recent changes.
3537 * Updated manual with recent changes.
3535
3538
3536 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_oinfo): added constructor
3539 * IPython/iplib.py (Magic.magic_oinfo): added constructor
3537 docstring printing when class? is called. Very handy for knowing
3540 docstring printing when class? is called. Very handy for knowing
3538 how to create class instances (as long as __init__ is well
3541 how to create class instances (as long as __init__ is well
3539 documented, of course :)
3542 documented, of course :)
3540 (Magic.magic_doc): print both class and constructor docstrings.
3543 (Magic.magic_doc): print both class and constructor docstrings.
3541 (Magic.magic_pdef): give constructor info if passed a class and
3544 (Magic.magic_pdef): give constructor info if passed a class and
3542 __call__ info for callable object instances.
3545 __call__ info for callable object instances.
3543
3546
3544 2002-01-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3547 2002-01-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3545
3548
3546 * Made deep_reload() off by default. It doesn't always work
3549 * Made deep_reload() off by default. It doesn't always work
3547 exactly as intended, so it's probably safer to have it off. It's
3550 exactly as intended, so it's probably safer to have it off. It's
3548 still available as dreload() anyway, so nothing is lost.
3551 still available as dreload() anyway, so nothing is lost.
3549
3552
3550 2002-01-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3553 2002-01-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3551
3554
3552 * Released 0.2.3 (contacted R.Singh at CU about biopython course,
3555 * Released 0.2.3 (contacted R.Singh at CU about biopython course,
3553 so I wanted an updated release).
3556 so I wanted an updated release).
3554
3557
3555 2001-12-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3558 2001-12-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3556
3559
3557 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): Added the original
3560 * IPython/iplib.py (InteractiveShell.interact): Added the original
3558 code from 'code.py' for this module in order to change the
3561 code from 'code.py' for this module in order to change the
3559 handling of a KeyboardInterrupt. This was necessary b/c otherwise
3562 handling of a KeyboardInterrupt. This was necessary b/c otherwise
3560 the history cache would break when the user hit Ctrl-C, and
3563 the history cache would break when the user hit Ctrl-C, and
3561 interact() offers no way to add any hooks to it.
3564 interact() offers no way to add any hooks to it.
3562
3565
3563 2001-12-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3566 2001-12-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3564
3567
3565 * setup.py: added check for 'MANIFEST' before trying to remove
3568 * setup.py: added check for 'MANIFEST' before trying to remove
3566 it. Thanks to Sean Reifschneider.
3569 it. Thanks to Sean Reifschneider.
3567
3570
3568 2001-12-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3571 2001-12-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3569
3572
3570 * Released 0.2.2.
3573 * Released 0.2.2.
3571
3574
3572 * Finished (reasonably) writing the manual. Later will add the
3575 * Finished (reasonably) writing the manual. Later will add the
3573 python-standard navigation stylesheets, but for the time being
3576 python-standard navigation stylesheets, but for the time being
3574 it's fairly complete. Distribution will include html and pdf
3577 it's fairly complete. Distribution will include html and pdf
3575 versions.
3578 versions.
3576
3579
3577 * Bugfix: '.' wasn't being added to sys.path. Thanks to Prabhu
3580 * Bugfix: '.' wasn't being added to sys.path. Thanks to Prabhu
3578 (MayaVi author).
3581 (MayaVi author).
3579
3582
3580 2001-12-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3583 2001-12-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3581
3584
3582 * Released 0.2.1. Barring any nasty bugs, this is it as far as a
3585 * Released 0.2.1. Barring any nasty bugs, this is it as far as a
3583 good public release, I think (with the manual and the distutils
3586 good public release, I think (with the manual and the distutils
3584 installer). The manual can use some work, but that can go
3587 installer). The manual can use some work, but that can go
3585 slowly. Otherwise I think it's quite nice for end users. Next
3588 slowly. Otherwise I think it's quite nice for end users. Next
3586 summer, rewrite the guts of it...
3589 summer, rewrite the guts of it...
3587
3590
3588 * Changed format of ipythonrc files to use whitespace as the
3591 * Changed format of ipythonrc files to use whitespace as the
3589 separator instead of an explicit '='. Cleaner.
3592 separator instead of an explicit '='. Cleaner.
3590
3593
3591 2001-12-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3594 2001-12-20 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3592
3595
3593 * Started a manual in LyX. For now it's just a quick merge of the
3596 * Started a manual in LyX. For now it's just a quick merge of the
3594 various internal docstrings and READMEs. Later it may grow into a
3597 various internal docstrings and READMEs. Later it may grow into a
3595 nice, full-blown manual.
3598 nice, full-blown manual.
3596
3599
3597 * Set up a distutils based installer. Installation should now be
3600 * Set up a distutils based installer. Installation should now be
3598 trivially simple for end-users.
3601 trivially simple for end-users.
3599
3602
3600 2001-12-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3603 2001-12-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3601
3604
3602 * Released 0.2.0. First public release, announced it at
3605 * Released 0.2.0. First public release, announced it at
3603 comp.lang.python. From now on, just bugfixes...
3606 comp.lang.python. From now on, just bugfixes...
3604
3607
3605 * Went through all the files, set copyright/license notices and
3608 * Went through all the files, set copyright/license notices and
3606 cleaned up things. Ready for release.
3609 cleaned up things. Ready for release.
3607
3610
3608 2001-12-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3611 2001-12-10 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3609
3612
3610 * Changed the first-time installer not to use tarfiles. It's more
3613 * Changed the first-time installer not to use tarfiles. It's more
3611 robust now and less unix-dependent. Also makes it easier for
3614 robust now and less unix-dependent. Also makes it easier for
3612 people to later upgrade versions.
3615 people to later upgrade versions.
3613
3616
3614 * Changed @exit to @abort to reflect the fact that it's pretty
3617 * Changed @exit to @abort to reflect the fact that it's pretty
3615 brutal (a sys.exit()). The difference between @abort and Ctrl-D
3618 brutal (a sys.exit()). The difference between @abort and Ctrl-D
3616 becomes significant only when IPyhton is embedded: in that case,
3619 becomes significant only when IPyhton is embedded: in that case,
3617 C-D closes IPython only, but @abort kills the enclosing program
3620 C-D closes IPython only, but @abort kills the enclosing program
3618 too (unless it had called IPython inside a try catching
3621 too (unless it had called IPython inside a try catching
3619 SystemExit).
3622 SystemExit).
3620
3623
3621 * Created Shell module which exposes the actuall IPython Shell
3624 * Created Shell module which exposes the actuall IPython Shell
3622 classes, currently the normal and the embeddable one. This at
3625 classes, currently the normal and the embeddable one. This at
3623 least offers a stable interface we won't need to change when
3626 least offers a stable interface we won't need to change when
3624 (later) the internals are rewritten. That rewrite will be confined
3627 (later) the internals are rewritten. That rewrite will be confined
3625 to iplib and ipmaker, but the Shell interface should remain as is.
3628 to iplib and ipmaker, but the Shell interface should remain as is.
3626
3629
3627 * Added embed module which offers an embeddable IPShell object,
3630 * Added embed module which offers an embeddable IPShell object,
3628 useful to fire up IPython *inside* a running program. Great for
3631 useful to fire up IPython *inside* a running program. Great for
3629 debugging or dynamical data analysis.
3632 debugging or dynamical data analysis.
3630
3633
3631 2001-12-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3634 2001-12-08 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3632
3635
3633 * Fixed small bug preventing seeing info from methods of defined
3636 * Fixed small bug preventing seeing info from methods of defined
3634 objects (incorrect namespace in _ofind()).
3637 objects (incorrect namespace in _ofind()).
3635
3638
3636 * Documentation cleanup. Moved the main usage docstrings to a
3639 * Documentation cleanup. Moved the main usage docstrings to a
3637 separate file, usage.py (cleaner to maintain, and hopefully in the
3640 separate file, usage.py (cleaner to maintain, and hopefully in the
3638 future some perlpod-like way of producing interactive, man and
3641 future some perlpod-like way of producing interactive, man and
3639 html docs out of it will be found).
3642 html docs out of it will be found).
3640
3643
3641 * Added @profile to see your profile at any time.
3644 * Added @profile to see your profile at any time.
3642
3645
3643 * Added @p as an alias for 'print'. It's especially convenient if
3646 * Added @p as an alias for 'print'. It's especially convenient if
3644 using automagic ('p x' prints x).
3647 using automagic ('p x' prints x).
3645
3648
3646 * Small cleanups and fixes after a pychecker run.
3649 * Small cleanups and fixes after a pychecker run.
3647
3650
3648 * Changed the @cd command to handle @cd - and @cd -<n> for
3651 * Changed the @cd command to handle @cd - and @cd -<n> for
3649 visiting any directory in _dh.
3652 visiting any directory in _dh.
3650
3653
3651 * Introduced _dh, a history of visited directories. @dhist prints
3654 * Introduced _dh, a history of visited directories. @dhist prints
3652 it out with numbers.
3655 it out with numbers.
3653
3656
3654 2001-12-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3657 2001-12-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3655
3658
3656 * Released 0.1.22
3659 * Released 0.1.22
3657
3660
3658 * Made initialization a bit more robust against invalid color
3661 * Made initialization a bit more robust against invalid color
3659 options in user input (exit, not traceback-crash).
3662 options in user input (exit, not traceback-crash).
3660
3663
3661 * Changed the bug crash reporter to write the report only in the
3664 * Changed the bug crash reporter to write the report only in the
3662 user's .ipython directory. That way IPython won't litter people's
3665 user's .ipython directory. That way IPython won't litter people's
3663 hard disks with crash files all over the place. Also print on
3666 hard disks with crash files all over the place. Also print on
3664 screen the necessary mail command.
3667 screen the necessary mail command.
3665
3668
3666 * With the new ultraTB, implemented LightBG color scheme for light
3669 * With the new ultraTB, implemented LightBG color scheme for light
3667 background terminals. A lot of people like white backgrounds, so I
3670 background terminals. A lot of people like white backgrounds, so I
3668 guess we should at least give them something readable.
3671 guess we should at least give them something readable.
3669
3672
3670 2001-12-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3673 2001-12-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3671
3674
3672 * Modified the structure of ultraTB. Now there's a proper class
3675 * Modified the structure of ultraTB. Now there's a proper class
3673 for tables of color schemes which allow adding schemes easily and
3676 for tables of color schemes which allow adding schemes easily and
3674 switching the active scheme without creating a new instance every
3677 switching the active scheme without creating a new instance every
3675 time (which was ridiculous). The syntax for creating new schemes
3678 time (which was ridiculous). The syntax for creating new schemes
3676 is also cleaner. I think ultraTB is finally done, with a clean
3679 is also cleaner. I think ultraTB is finally done, with a clean
3677 class structure. Names are also much cleaner (now there's proper
3680 class structure. Names are also much cleaner (now there's proper
3678 color tables, no need for every variable to also have 'color' in
3681 color tables, no need for every variable to also have 'color' in
3679 its name).
3682 its name).
3680
3683
3681 * Broke down genutils into separate files. Now genutils only
3684 * Broke down genutils into separate files. Now genutils only
3682 contains utility functions, and classes have been moved to their
3685 contains utility functions, and classes have been moved to their
3683 own files (they had enough independent functionality to warrant
3686 own files (they had enough independent functionality to warrant
3684 it): ConfigLoader, OutputTrap, Struct.
3687 it): ConfigLoader, OutputTrap, Struct.
3685
3688
3686 2001-12-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3689 2001-12-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3687
3690
3688 * IPython turns 21! Released version 0.1.21, as a candidate for
3691 * IPython turns 21! Released version 0.1.21, as a candidate for
3689 public consumption. If all goes well, release in a few days.
3692 public consumption. If all goes well, release in a few days.
3690
3693
3691 * Fixed path bug (files in Extensions/ directory wouldn't be found
3694 * Fixed path bug (files in Extensions/ directory wouldn't be found
3692 unless IPython/ was explicitly in sys.path).
3695 unless IPython/ was explicitly in sys.path).
3693
3696
3694 * Extended the FlexCompleter class as MagicCompleter to allow
3697 * Extended the FlexCompleter class as MagicCompleter to allow
3695 completion of @-starting lines.
3698 completion of @-starting lines.
3696
3699
3697 * Created __release__.py file as a central repository for release
3700 * Created __release__.py file as a central repository for release
3698 info that other files can read from.
3701 info that other files can read from.
3699
3702
3700 * Fixed small bug in logging: when logging was turned on in
3703 * Fixed small bug in logging: when logging was turned on in
3701 mid-session, old lines with special meanings (!@?) were being
3704 mid-session, old lines with special meanings (!@?) were being
3702 logged without the prepended comment, which is necessary since
3705 logged without the prepended comment, which is necessary since
3703 they are not truly valid python syntax. This should make session
3706 they are not truly valid python syntax. This should make session
3704 restores produce less errors.
3707 restores produce less errors.
3705
3708
3706 * The namespace cleanup forced me to make a FlexCompleter class
3709 * The namespace cleanup forced me to make a FlexCompleter class
3707 which is nothing but a ripoff of rlcompleter, but with selectable
3710 which is nothing but a ripoff of rlcompleter, but with selectable
3708 namespace (rlcompleter only works in __main__.__dict__). I'll try
3711 namespace (rlcompleter only works in __main__.__dict__). I'll try
3709 to submit a note to the authors to see if this change can be
3712 to submit a note to the authors to see if this change can be
3710 incorporated in future rlcompleter releases (Dec.6: done)
3713 incorporated in future rlcompleter releases (Dec.6: done)
3711
3714
3712 * More fixes to namespace handling. It was a mess! Now all
3715 * More fixes to namespace handling. It was a mess! Now all
3713 explicit references to __main__.__dict__ are gone (except when
3716 explicit references to __main__.__dict__ are gone (except when
3714 really needed) and everything is handled through the namespace
3717 really needed) and everything is handled through the namespace
3715 dicts in the IPython instance. We seem to be getting somewhere
3718 dicts in the IPython instance. We seem to be getting somewhere
3716 with this, finally...
3719 with this, finally...
3717
3720
3718 * Small documentation updates.
3721 * Small documentation updates.
3719
3722
3720 * Created the Extensions directory under IPython (with an
3723 * Created the Extensions directory under IPython (with an
3721 __init__.py). Put the PhysicalQ stuff there. This directory should
3724 __init__.py). Put the PhysicalQ stuff there. This directory should
3722 be used for all special-purpose extensions.
3725 be used for all special-purpose extensions.
3723
3726
3724 * File renaming:
3727 * File renaming:
3725 ipythonlib --> ipmaker
3728 ipythonlib --> ipmaker
3726 ipplib --> iplib
3729 ipplib --> iplib
3727 This makes a bit more sense in terms of what these files actually do.
3730 This makes a bit more sense in terms of what these files actually do.
3728
3731
3729 * Moved all the classes and functions in ipythonlib to ipplib, so
3732 * Moved all the classes and functions in ipythonlib to ipplib, so
3730 now ipythonlib only has make_IPython(). This will ease up its
3733 now ipythonlib only has make_IPython(). This will ease up its
3731 splitting in smaller functional chunks later.
3734 splitting in smaller functional chunks later.
3732
3735
3733 * Cleaned up (done, I think) output of @whos. Better column
3736 * Cleaned up (done, I think) output of @whos. Better column
3734 formatting, and now shows str(var) for as much as it can, which is
3737 formatting, and now shows str(var) for as much as it can, which is
3735 typically what one gets with a 'print var'.
3738 typically what one gets with a 'print var'.
3736
3739
3737 2001-12-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3740 2001-12-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3738
3741
3739 * Fixed namespace problems. Now builtin/IPyhton/user names get
3742 * Fixed namespace problems. Now builtin/IPyhton/user names get
3740 properly reported in their namespace. Internal namespace handling
3743 properly reported in their namespace. Internal namespace handling
3741 is finally getting decent (not perfect yet, but much better than
3744 is finally getting decent (not perfect yet, but much better than
3742 the ad-hoc mess we had).
3745 the ad-hoc mess we had).
3743
3746
3744 * Removed -exit option. If people just want to run a python
3747 * Removed -exit option. If people just want to run a python
3745 script, that's what the normal interpreter is for. Less
3748 script, that's what the normal interpreter is for. Less
3746 unnecessary options, less chances for bugs.
3749 unnecessary options, less chances for bugs.
3747
3750
3748 * Added a crash handler which generates a complete post-mortem if
3751 * Added a crash handler which generates a complete post-mortem if
3749 IPython crashes. This will help a lot in tracking bugs down the
3752 IPython crashes. This will help a lot in tracking bugs down the
3750 road.
3753 road.
3751
3754
3752 * Fixed nasty bug in auto-evaluation part of prefilter(). Names
3755 * Fixed nasty bug in auto-evaluation part of prefilter(). Names
3753 which were boud to functions being reassigned would bypass the
3756 which were boud to functions being reassigned would bypass the
3754 logger, breaking the sync of _il with the prompt counter. This
3757 logger, breaking the sync of _il with the prompt counter. This
3755 would then crash IPython later when a new line was logged.
3758 would then crash IPython later when a new line was logged.
3756
3759
3757 2001-12-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3760 2001-12-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3758
3761
3759 * Made IPython a package. This means people don't have to clutter
3762 * Made IPython a package. This means people don't have to clutter
3760 their sys.path with yet another directory. Changed the INSTALL
3763 their sys.path with yet another directory. Changed the INSTALL
3761 file accordingly.
3764 file accordingly.
3762
3765
3763 * Cleaned up the output of @who_ls, @who and @whos. @who_ls now
3766 * Cleaned up the output of @who_ls, @who and @whos. @who_ls now
3764 sorts its output (so @who shows it sorted) and @whos formats the
3767 sorts its output (so @who shows it sorted) and @whos formats the
3765 table according to the width of the first column. Nicer, easier to
3768 table according to the width of the first column. Nicer, easier to
3766 read. Todo: write a generic table_format() which takes a list of
3769 read. Todo: write a generic table_format() which takes a list of
3767 lists and prints it nicely formatted, with optional row/column
3770 lists and prints it nicely formatted, with optional row/column
3768 separators and proper padding and justification.
3771 separators and proper padding and justification.
3769
3772
3770 * Released 0.1.20
3773 * Released 0.1.20
3771
3774
3772 * Fixed bug in @log which would reverse the inputcache list (a
3775 * Fixed bug in @log which would reverse the inputcache list (a
3773 copy operation was missing).
3776 copy operation was missing).
3774
3777
3775 * Code cleanup. @config was changed to use page(). Better, since
3778 * Code cleanup. @config was changed to use page(). Better, since
3776 its output is always quite long.
3779 its output is always quite long.
3777
3780
3778 * Itpl is back as a dependency. I was having too many problems
3781 * Itpl is back as a dependency. I was having too many problems
3779 getting the parametric aliases to work reliably, and it's just
3782 getting the parametric aliases to work reliably, and it's just
3780 easier to code weird string operations with it than playing %()s
3783 easier to code weird string operations with it than playing %()s
3781 games. It's only ~6k, so I don't think it's too big a deal.
3784 games. It's only ~6k, so I don't think it's too big a deal.
3782
3785
3783 * Found (and fixed) a very nasty bug with history. !lines weren't
3786 * Found (and fixed) a very nasty bug with history. !lines weren't
3784 getting cached, and the out of sync caches would crash
3787 getting cached, and the out of sync caches would crash
3785 IPython. Fixed it by reorganizing the prefilter/handlers/logger
3788 IPython. Fixed it by reorganizing the prefilter/handlers/logger
3786 division of labor a bit better. Bug fixed, cleaner structure.
3789 division of labor a bit better. Bug fixed, cleaner structure.
3787
3790
3788 2001-12-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3791 2001-12-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3789
3792
3790 * Released 0.1.19
3793 * Released 0.1.19
3791
3794
3792 * Added option -n to @hist to prevent line number printing. Much
3795 * Added option -n to @hist to prevent line number printing. Much
3793 easier to copy/paste code this way.
3796 easier to copy/paste code this way.
3794
3797
3795 * Created global _il to hold the input list. Allows easy
3798 * Created global _il to hold the input list. Allows easy
3796 re-execution of blocks of code by slicing it (inspired by Janko's
3799 re-execution of blocks of code by slicing it (inspired by Janko's
3797 comment on 'macros').
3800 comment on 'macros').
3798
3801
3799 * Small fixes and doc updates.
3802 * Small fixes and doc updates.
3800
3803
3801 * Rewrote @history function (was @h). Renamed it to @hist, @h is
3804 * Rewrote @history function (was @h). Renamed it to @hist, @h is
3802 much too fragile with automagic. Handles properly multi-line
3805 much too fragile with automagic. Handles properly multi-line
3803 statements and takes parameters.
3806 statements and takes parameters.
3804
3807
3805 2001-11-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3808 2001-11-30 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3806
3809
3807 * Version 0.1.18 released.
3810 * Version 0.1.18 released.
3808
3811
3809 * Fixed nasty namespace bug in initial module imports.
3812 * Fixed nasty namespace bug in initial module imports.
3810
3813
3811 * Added copyright/license notes to all code files (except
3814 * Added copyright/license notes to all code files (except
3812 DPyGetOpt). For the time being, LGPL. That could change.
3815 DPyGetOpt). For the time being, LGPL. That could change.
3813
3816
3814 * Rewrote a much nicer README, updated INSTALL, cleaned up
3817 * Rewrote a much nicer README, updated INSTALL, cleaned up
3815 ipythonrc-* samples.
3818 ipythonrc-* samples.
3816
3819
3817 * Overall code/documentation cleanup. Basically ready for
3820 * Overall code/documentation cleanup. Basically ready for
3818 release. Only remaining thing: licence decision (LGPL?).
3821 release. Only remaining thing: licence decision (LGPL?).
3819
3822
3820 * Converted load_config to a class, ConfigLoader. Now recursion
3823 * Converted load_config to a class, ConfigLoader. Now recursion
3821 control is better organized. Doesn't include the same file twice.
3824 control is better organized. Doesn't include the same file twice.
3822
3825
3823 2001-11-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3826 2001-11-29 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3824
3827
3825 * Got input history working. Changed output history variables from
3828 * Got input history working. Changed output history variables from
3826 _p to _o so that _i is for input and _o for output. Just cleaner
3829 _p to _o so that _i is for input and _o for output. Just cleaner
3827 convention.
3830 convention.
3828
3831
3829 * Implemented parametric aliases. This pretty much allows the
3832 * Implemented parametric aliases. This pretty much allows the
3830 alias system to offer full-blown shell convenience, I think.
3833 alias system to offer full-blown shell convenience, I think.
3831
3834
3832 * Version 0.1.17 released, 0.1.18 opened.
3835 * Version 0.1.17 released, 0.1.18 opened.
3833
3836
3834 * dot_ipython/ipythonrc (alias): added documentation.
3837 * dot_ipython/ipythonrc (alias): added documentation.
3835 (xcolor): Fixed small bug (xcolors -> xcolor)
3838 (xcolor): Fixed small bug (xcolors -> xcolor)
3836
3839
3837 * Changed the alias system. Now alias is a magic command to define
3840 * Changed the alias system. Now alias is a magic command to define
3838 aliases just like the shell. Rationale: the builtin magics should
3841 aliases just like the shell. Rationale: the builtin magics should
3839 be there for things deeply connected to IPython's
3842 be there for things deeply connected to IPython's
3840 architecture. And this is a much lighter system for what I think
3843 architecture. And this is a much lighter system for what I think
3841 is the really important feature: allowing users to define quickly
3844 is the really important feature: allowing users to define quickly
3842 magics that will do shell things for them, so they can customize
3845 magics that will do shell things for them, so they can customize
3843 IPython easily to match their work habits. If someone is really
3846 IPython easily to match their work habits. If someone is really
3844 desperate to have another name for a builtin alias, they can
3847 desperate to have another name for a builtin alias, they can
3845 always use __IP.magic_newname = __IP.magic_oldname. Hackish but
3848 always use __IP.magic_newname = __IP.magic_oldname. Hackish but
3846 works.
3849 works.
3847
3850
3848 2001-11-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3851 2001-11-28 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3849
3852
3850 * Changed @file so that it opens the source file at the proper
3853 * Changed @file so that it opens the source file at the proper
3851 line. Since it uses less, if your EDITOR environment is
3854 line. Since it uses less, if your EDITOR environment is
3852 configured, typing v will immediately open your editor of choice
3855 configured, typing v will immediately open your editor of choice
3853 right at the line where the object is defined. Not as quick as
3856 right at the line where the object is defined. Not as quick as
3854 having a direct @edit command, but for all intents and purposes it
3857 having a direct @edit command, but for all intents and purposes it
3855 works. And I don't have to worry about writing @edit to deal with
3858 works. And I don't have to worry about writing @edit to deal with
3856 all the editors, less does that.
3859 all the editors, less does that.
3857
3860
3858 * Version 0.1.16 released, 0.1.17 opened.
3861 * Version 0.1.16 released, 0.1.17 opened.
3859
3862
3860 * Fixed some nasty bugs in the page/page_dumb combo that could
3863 * Fixed some nasty bugs in the page/page_dumb combo that could
3861 crash IPython.
3864 crash IPython.
3862
3865
3863 2001-11-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3866 2001-11-27 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3864
3867
3865 * Version 0.1.15 released, 0.1.16 opened.
3868 * Version 0.1.15 released, 0.1.16 opened.
3866
3869
3867 * Finally got ? and ?? to work for undefined things: now it's
3870 * Finally got ? and ?? to work for undefined things: now it's
3868 possible to type {}.get? and get information about the get method
3871 possible to type {}.get? and get information about the get method
3869 of dicts, or os.path? even if only os is defined (so technically
3872 of dicts, or os.path? even if only os is defined (so technically
3870 os.path isn't). Works at any level. For example, after import os,
3873 os.path isn't). Works at any level. For example, after import os,
3871 os?, os.path?, os.path.abspath? all work. This is great, took some
3874 os?, os.path?, os.path.abspath? all work. This is great, took some
3872 work in _ofind.
3875 work in _ofind.
3873
3876
3874 * Fixed more bugs with logging. The sanest way to do it was to add
3877 * Fixed more bugs with logging. The sanest way to do it was to add
3875 to @log a 'mode' parameter. Killed two in one shot (this mode
3878 to @log a 'mode' parameter. Killed two in one shot (this mode
3876 option was a request of Janko's). I think it's finally clean
3879 option was a request of Janko's). I think it's finally clean
3877 (famous last words).
3880 (famous last words).
3878
3881
3879 * Added a page_dumb() pager which does a decent job of paging on
3882 * Added a page_dumb() pager which does a decent job of paging on
3880 screen, if better things (like less) aren't available. One less
3883 screen, if better things (like less) aren't available. One less
3881 unix dependency (someday maybe somebody will port this to
3884 unix dependency (someday maybe somebody will port this to
3882 windows).
3885 windows).
3883
3886
3884 * Fixed problem in magic_log: would lock of logging out if log
3887 * Fixed problem in magic_log: would lock of logging out if log
3885 creation failed (because it would still think it had succeeded).
3888 creation failed (because it would still think it had succeeded).
3886
3889
3887 * Improved the page() function using curses to auto-detect screen
3890 * Improved the page() function using curses to auto-detect screen
3888 size. Now it can make a much better decision on whether to print
3891 size. Now it can make a much better decision on whether to print
3889 or page a string. Option screen_length was modified: a value 0
3892 or page a string. Option screen_length was modified: a value 0
3890 means auto-detect, and that's the default now.
3893 means auto-detect, and that's the default now.
3891
3894
3892 * Version 0.1.14 released, 0.1.15 opened. I think this is ready to
3895 * Version 0.1.14 released, 0.1.15 opened. I think this is ready to
3893 go out. I'll test it for a few days, then talk to Janko about
3896 go out. I'll test it for a few days, then talk to Janko about
3894 licences and announce it.
3897 licences and announce it.
3895
3898
3896 * Fixed the length of the auto-generated ---> prompt which appears
3899 * Fixed the length of the auto-generated ---> prompt which appears
3897 for auto-parens and auto-quotes. Getting this right isn't trivial,
3900 for auto-parens and auto-quotes. Getting this right isn't trivial,
3898 with all the color escapes, different prompt types and optional
3901 with all the color escapes, different prompt types and optional
3899 separators. But it seems to be working in all the combinations.
3902 separators. But it seems to be working in all the combinations.
3900
3903
3901 2001-11-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3904 2001-11-26 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3902
3905
3903 * Wrote a regexp filter to get option types from the option names
3906 * Wrote a regexp filter to get option types from the option names
3904 string. This eliminates the need to manually keep two duplicate
3907 string. This eliminates the need to manually keep two duplicate
3905 lists.
3908 lists.
3906
3909
3907 * Removed the unneeded check_option_names. Now options are handled
3910 * Removed the unneeded check_option_names. Now options are handled
3908 in a much saner manner and it's easy to visually check that things
3911 in a much saner manner and it's easy to visually check that things
3909 are ok.
3912 are ok.
3910
3913
3911 * Updated version numbers on all files I modified to carry a
3914 * Updated version numbers on all files I modified to carry a
3912 notice so Janko and Nathan have clear version markers.
3915 notice so Janko and Nathan have clear version markers.
3913
3916
3914 * Updated docstring for ultraTB with my changes. I should send
3917 * Updated docstring for ultraTB with my changes. I should send
3915 this to Nathan.
3918 this to Nathan.
3916
3919
3917 * Lots of small fixes. Ran everything through pychecker again.
3920 * Lots of small fixes. Ran everything through pychecker again.
3918
3921
3919 * Made loading of deep_reload an cmd line option. If it's not too
3922 * Made loading of deep_reload an cmd line option. If it's not too
3920 kosher, now people can just disable it. With -nodeep_reload it's
3923 kosher, now people can just disable it. With -nodeep_reload it's
3921 still available as dreload(), it just won't overwrite reload().
3924 still available as dreload(), it just won't overwrite reload().
3922
3925
3923 * Moved many options to the no| form (-opt and -noopt
3926 * Moved many options to the no| form (-opt and -noopt
3924 accepted). Cleaner.
3927 accepted). Cleaner.
3925
3928
3926 * Changed magic_log so that if called with no parameters, it uses
3929 * Changed magic_log so that if called with no parameters, it uses
3927 'rotate' mode. That way auto-generated logs aren't automatically
3930 'rotate' mode. That way auto-generated logs aren't automatically
3928 over-written. For normal logs, now a backup is made if it exists
3931 over-written. For normal logs, now a backup is made if it exists
3929 (only 1 level of backups). A new 'backup' mode was added to the
3932 (only 1 level of backups). A new 'backup' mode was added to the
3930 Logger class to support this. This was a request by Janko.
3933 Logger class to support this. This was a request by Janko.
3931
3934
3932 * Added @logoff/@logon to stop/restart an active log.
3935 * Added @logoff/@logon to stop/restart an active log.
3933
3936
3934 * Fixed a lot of bugs in log saving/replay. It was pretty
3937 * Fixed a lot of bugs in log saving/replay. It was pretty
3935 broken. Now special lines (!@,/) appear properly in the command
3938 broken. Now special lines (!@,/) appear properly in the command
3936 history after a log replay.
3939 history after a log replay.
3937
3940
3938 * Tried and failed to implement full session saving via pickle. My
3941 * Tried and failed to implement full session saving via pickle. My
3939 idea was to pickle __main__.__dict__, but modules can't be
3942 idea was to pickle __main__.__dict__, but modules can't be
3940 pickled. This would be a better alternative to replaying logs, but
3943 pickled. This would be a better alternative to replaying logs, but
3941 seems quite tricky to get to work. Changed -session to be called
3944 seems quite tricky to get to work. Changed -session to be called
3942 -logplay, which more accurately reflects what it does. And if we
3945 -logplay, which more accurately reflects what it does. And if we
3943 ever get real session saving working, -session is now available.
3946 ever get real session saving working, -session is now available.
3944
3947
3945 * Implemented color schemes for prompts also. As for tracebacks,
3948 * Implemented color schemes for prompts also. As for tracebacks,
3946 currently only NoColor and Linux are supported. But now the
3949 currently only NoColor and Linux are supported. But now the
3947 infrastructure is in place, based on a generic ColorScheme
3950 infrastructure is in place, based on a generic ColorScheme
3948 class. So writing and activating new schemes both for the prompts
3951 class. So writing and activating new schemes both for the prompts
3949 and the tracebacks should be straightforward.
3952 and the tracebacks should be straightforward.
3950
3953
3951 * Version 0.1.13 released, 0.1.14 opened.
3954 * Version 0.1.13 released, 0.1.14 opened.
3952
3955
3953 * Changed handling of options for output cache. Now counter is
3956 * Changed handling of options for output cache. Now counter is
3954 hardwired starting at 1 and one specifies the maximum number of
3957 hardwired starting at 1 and one specifies the maximum number of
3955 entries *in the outcache* (not the max prompt counter). This is
3958 entries *in the outcache* (not the max prompt counter). This is
3956 much better, since many statements won't increase the cache
3959 much better, since many statements won't increase the cache
3957 count. It also eliminated some confusing options, now there's only
3960 count. It also eliminated some confusing options, now there's only
3958 one: cache_size.
3961 one: cache_size.
3959
3962
3960 * Added 'alias' magic function and magic_alias option in the
3963 * Added 'alias' magic function and magic_alias option in the
3961 ipythonrc file. Now the user can easily define whatever names he
3964 ipythonrc file. Now the user can easily define whatever names he
3962 wants for the magic functions without having to play weird
3965 wants for the magic functions without having to play weird
3963 namespace games. This gives IPython a real shell-like feel.
3966 namespace games. This gives IPython a real shell-like feel.
3964
3967
3965 * Fixed doc/?/?? for magics. Now all work, in all forms (explicit
3968 * Fixed doc/?/?? for magics. Now all work, in all forms (explicit
3966 @ or not).
3969 @ or not).
3967
3970
3968 This was one of the last remaining 'visible' bugs (that I know
3971 This was one of the last remaining 'visible' bugs (that I know
3969 of). I think if I can clean up the session loading so it works
3972 of). I think if I can clean up the session loading so it works
3970 100% I'll release a 0.2.0 version on c.p.l (talk to Janko first
3973 100% I'll release a 0.2.0 version on c.p.l (talk to Janko first
3971 about licensing).
3974 about licensing).
3972
3975
3973 2001-11-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3976 2001-11-25 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
3974
3977
3975 * Rewrote somewhat oinfo (?/??). Nicer, now uses page() and
3978 * Rewrote somewhat oinfo (?/??). Nicer, now uses page() and
3976 there's a cleaner distinction between what ? and ?? show.
3979 there's a cleaner distinction between what ? and ?? show.
3977
3980
3978 * Added screen_length option. Now the user can define his own
3981 * Added screen_length option. Now the user can define his own
3979 screen size for page() operations.
3982 screen size for page() operations.
3980
3983
3981 * Implemented magic shell-like functions with automatic code
3984 * Implemented magic shell-like functions with automatic code
3982 generation. Now adding another function is just a matter of adding
3985 generation. Now adding another function is just a matter of adding
3983 an entry to a dict, and the function is dynamically generated at
3986 an entry to a dict, and the function is dynamically generated at
3984 run-time. Python has some really cool features!
3987 run-time. Python has some really cool features!
3985
3988
3986 * Renamed many options to cleanup conventions a little. Now all
3989 * Renamed many options to cleanup conventions a little. Now all
3987 are lowercase, and only underscores where needed. Also in the code
3990 are lowercase, and only underscores where needed. Also in the code
3988 option name tables are clearer.
3991 option name tables are clearer.
3989
3992
3990 * Changed prompts a little. Now input is 'In [n]:' instead of
3993 * Changed prompts a little. Now input is 'In [n]:' instead of
3991 'In[n]:='. This allows it the numbers to be aligned with the
3994 'In[n]:='. This allows it the numbers to be aligned with the
3992 Out[n] numbers, and removes usage of ':=' which doesn't exist in
3995 Out[n] numbers, and removes usage of ':=' which doesn't exist in
3993 Python (it was a Mathematica thing). The '...' continuation prompt
3996 Python (it was a Mathematica thing). The '...' continuation prompt
3994 was also changed a little to align better.
3997 was also changed a little to align better.
3995
3998
3996 * Fixed bug when flushing output cache. Not all _p<n> variables
3999 * Fixed bug when flushing output cache. Not all _p<n> variables
3997 exist, so their deletion needs to be wrapped in a try:
4000 exist, so their deletion needs to be wrapped in a try:
3998
4001
3999 * Figured out how to properly use inspect.formatargspec() (it
4002 * Figured out how to properly use inspect.formatargspec() (it
4000 requires the args preceded by *). So I removed all the code from
4003 requires the args preceded by *). So I removed all the code from
4001 _get_pdef in Magic, which was just replicating that.
4004 _get_pdef in Magic, which was just replicating that.
4002
4005
4003 * Added test to prefilter to allow redefining magic function names
4006 * Added test to prefilter to allow redefining magic function names
4004 as variables. This is ok, since the @ form is always available,
4007 as variables. This is ok, since the @ form is always available,
4005 but whe should allow the user to define a variable called 'ls' if
4008 but whe should allow the user to define a variable called 'ls' if
4006 he needs it.
4009 he needs it.
4007
4010
4008 * Moved the ToDo information from README into a separate ToDo.
4011 * Moved the ToDo information from README into a separate ToDo.
4009
4012
4010 * General code cleanup and small bugfixes. I think it's close to a
4013 * General code cleanup and small bugfixes. I think it's close to a
4011 state where it can be released, obviously with a big 'beta'
4014 state where it can be released, obviously with a big 'beta'
4012 warning on it.
4015 warning on it.
4013
4016
4014 * Got the magic function split to work. Now all magics are defined
4017 * Got the magic function split to work. Now all magics are defined
4015 in a separate class. It just organizes things a bit, and now
4018 in a separate class. It just organizes things a bit, and now
4016 Xemacs behaves nicer (it was choking on InteractiveShell b/c it
4019 Xemacs behaves nicer (it was choking on InteractiveShell b/c it
4017 was too long).
4020 was too long).
4018
4021
4019 * Changed @clear to @reset to avoid potential confusions with
4022 * Changed @clear to @reset to avoid potential confusions with
4020 the shell command clear. Also renamed @cl to @clear, which does
4023 the shell command clear. Also renamed @cl to @clear, which does
4021 exactly what people expect it to from their shell experience.
4024 exactly what people expect it to from their shell experience.
4022
4025
4023 Added a check to the @reset command (since it's so
4026 Added a check to the @reset command (since it's so
4024 destructive, it's probably a good idea to ask for confirmation).
4027 destructive, it's probably a good idea to ask for confirmation).
4025 But now reset only works for full namespace resetting. Since the
4028 But now reset only works for full namespace resetting. Since the
4026 del keyword is already there for deleting a few specific
4029 del keyword is already there for deleting a few specific
4027 variables, I don't see the point of having a redundant magic
4030 variables, I don't see the point of having a redundant magic
4028 function for the same task.
4031 function for the same task.
4029
4032
4030 2001-11-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4033 2001-11-24 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4031
4034
4032 * Updated the builtin docs (esp. the ? ones).
4035 * Updated the builtin docs (esp. the ? ones).
4033
4036
4034 * Ran all the code through pychecker. Not terribly impressed with
4037 * Ran all the code through pychecker. Not terribly impressed with
4035 it: lots of spurious warnings and didn't really find anything of
4038 it: lots of spurious warnings and didn't really find anything of
4036 substance (just a few modules being imported and not used).
4039 substance (just a few modules being imported and not used).
4037
4040
4038 * Implemented the new ultraTB functionality into IPython. New
4041 * Implemented the new ultraTB functionality into IPython. New
4039 option: xcolors. This chooses color scheme. xmode now only selects
4042 option: xcolors. This chooses color scheme. xmode now only selects
4040 between Plain and Verbose. Better orthogonality.
4043 between Plain and Verbose. Better orthogonality.
4041
4044
4042 * Large rewrite of ultraTB. Much cleaner now, with a separation of
4045 * Large rewrite of ultraTB. Much cleaner now, with a separation of
4043 mode and color scheme for the exception handlers. Now it's
4046 mode and color scheme for the exception handlers. Now it's
4044 possible to have the verbose traceback with no coloring.
4047 possible to have the verbose traceback with no coloring.
4045
4048
4046 2001-11-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4049 2001-11-23 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4047
4050
4048 * Version 0.1.12 released, 0.1.13 opened.
4051 * Version 0.1.12 released, 0.1.13 opened.
4049
4052
4050 * Removed option to set auto-quote and auto-paren escapes by
4053 * Removed option to set auto-quote and auto-paren escapes by
4051 user. The chances of breaking valid syntax are just too high. If
4054 user. The chances of breaking valid syntax are just too high. If
4052 someone *really* wants, they can always dig into the code.
4055 someone *really* wants, they can always dig into the code.
4053
4056
4054 * Made prompt separators configurable.
4057 * Made prompt separators configurable.
4055
4058
4056 2001-11-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4059 2001-11-22 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4057
4060
4058 * Small bugfixes in many places.
4061 * Small bugfixes in many places.
4059
4062
4060 * Removed the MyCompleter class from ipplib. It seemed redundant
4063 * Removed the MyCompleter class from ipplib. It seemed redundant
4061 with the C-p,C-n history search functionality. Less code to
4064 with the C-p,C-n history search functionality. Less code to
4062 maintain.
4065 maintain.
4063
4066
4064 * Moved all the original ipython.py code into ipythonlib.py. Right
4067 * Moved all the original ipython.py code into ipythonlib.py. Right
4065 now it's just one big dump into a function called make_IPython, so
4068 now it's just one big dump into a function called make_IPython, so
4066 no real modularity has been gained. But at least it makes the
4069 no real modularity has been gained. But at least it makes the
4067 wrapper script tiny, and since ipythonlib is a module, it gets
4070 wrapper script tiny, and since ipythonlib is a module, it gets
4068 compiled and startup is much faster.
4071 compiled and startup is much faster.
4069
4072
4070 This is a reasobably 'deep' change, so we should test it for a
4073 This is a reasobably 'deep' change, so we should test it for a
4071 while without messing too much more with the code.
4074 while without messing too much more with the code.
4072
4075
4073 2001-11-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4076 2001-11-21 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4074
4077
4075 * Version 0.1.11 released, 0.1.12 opened for further work.
4078 * Version 0.1.11 released, 0.1.12 opened for further work.
4076
4079
4077 * Removed dependency on Itpl. It was only needed in one place. It
4080 * Removed dependency on Itpl. It was only needed in one place. It
4078 would be nice if this became part of python, though. It makes life
4081 would be nice if this became part of python, though. It makes life
4079 *a lot* easier in some cases.
4082 *a lot* easier in some cases.
4080
4083
4081 * Simplified the prefilter code a bit. Now all handlers are
4084 * Simplified the prefilter code a bit. Now all handlers are
4082 expected to explicitly return a value (at least a blank string).
4085 expected to explicitly return a value (at least a blank string).
4083
4086
4084 * Heavy edits in ipplib. Removed the help system altogether. Now
4087 * Heavy edits in ipplib. Removed the help system altogether. Now
4085 obj?/?? is used for inspecting objects, a magic @doc prints
4088 obj?/?? is used for inspecting objects, a magic @doc prints
4086 docstrings, and full-blown Python help is accessed via the 'help'
4089 docstrings, and full-blown Python help is accessed via the 'help'
4087 keyword. This cleans up a lot of code (less to maintain) and does
4090 keyword. This cleans up a lot of code (less to maintain) and does
4088 the job. Since 'help' is now a standard Python component, might as
4091 the job. Since 'help' is now a standard Python component, might as
4089 well use it and remove duplicate functionality.
4092 well use it and remove duplicate functionality.
4090
4093
4091 Also removed the option to use ipplib as a standalone program. By
4094 Also removed the option to use ipplib as a standalone program. By
4092 now it's too dependent on other parts of IPython to function alone.
4095 now it's too dependent on other parts of IPython to function alone.
4093
4096
4094 * Fixed bug in genutils.pager. It would crash if the pager was
4097 * Fixed bug in genutils.pager. It would crash if the pager was
4095 exited immediately after opening (broken pipe).
4098 exited immediately after opening (broken pipe).
4096
4099
4097 * Trimmed down the VerboseTB reporting a little. The header is
4100 * Trimmed down the VerboseTB reporting a little. The header is
4098 much shorter now and the repeated exception arguments at the end
4101 much shorter now and the repeated exception arguments at the end
4099 have been removed. For interactive use the old header seemed a bit
4102 have been removed. For interactive use the old header seemed a bit
4100 excessive.
4103 excessive.
4101
4104
4102 * Fixed small bug in output of @whos for variables with multi-word
4105 * Fixed small bug in output of @whos for variables with multi-word
4103 types (only first word was displayed).
4106 types (only first word was displayed).
4104
4107
4105 2001-11-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4108 2001-11-17 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4106
4109
4107 * Version 0.1.10 released, 0.1.11 opened for further work.
4110 * Version 0.1.10 released, 0.1.11 opened for further work.
4108
4111
4109 * Modified dirs and friends. dirs now *returns* the stack (not
4112 * Modified dirs and friends. dirs now *returns* the stack (not
4110 prints), so one can manipulate it as a variable. Convenient to
4113 prints), so one can manipulate it as a variable. Convenient to
4111 travel along many directories.
4114 travel along many directories.
4112
4115
4113 * Fixed bug in magic_pdef: would only work with functions with
4116 * Fixed bug in magic_pdef: would only work with functions with
4114 arguments with default values.
4117 arguments with default values.
4115
4118
4116 2001-11-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4119 2001-11-14 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4117
4120
4118 * Added the PhysicsInput stuff to dot_ipython so it ships as an
4121 * Added the PhysicsInput stuff to dot_ipython so it ships as an
4119 example with IPython. Various other minor fixes and cleanups.
4122 example with IPython. Various other minor fixes and cleanups.
4120
4123
4121 * Version 0.1.9 released, 0.1.10 opened for further work.
4124 * Version 0.1.9 released, 0.1.10 opened for further work.
4122
4125
4123 * Added sys.path to the list of directories searched in the
4126 * Added sys.path to the list of directories searched in the
4124 execfile= option. It used to be the current directory and the
4127 execfile= option. It used to be the current directory and the
4125 user's IPYTHONDIR only.
4128 user's IPYTHONDIR only.
4126
4129
4127 2001-11-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4130 2001-11-13 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4128
4131
4129 * Reinstated the raw_input/prefilter separation that Janko had
4132 * Reinstated the raw_input/prefilter separation that Janko had
4130 initially. This gives a more convenient setup for extending the
4133 initially. This gives a more convenient setup for extending the
4131 pre-processor from the outside: raw_input always gets a string,
4134 pre-processor from the outside: raw_input always gets a string,
4132 and prefilter has to process it. We can then redefine prefilter
4135 and prefilter has to process it. We can then redefine prefilter
4133 from the outside and implement extensions for special
4136 from the outside and implement extensions for special
4134 purposes.
4137 purposes.
4135
4138
4136 Today I got one for inputting PhysicalQuantity objects
4139 Today I got one for inputting PhysicalQuantity objects
4137 (from Scientific) without needing any function calls at
4140 (from Scientific) without needing any function calls at
4138 all. Extremely convenient, and it's all done as a user-level
4141 all. Extremely convenient, and it's all done as a user-level
4139 extension (no IPython code was touched). Now instead of:
4142 extension (no IPython code was touched). Now instead of:
4140 a = PhysicalQuantity(4.2,'m/s**2')
4143 a = PhysicalQuantity(4.2,'m/s**2')
4141 one can simply say
4144 one can simply say
4142 a = 4.2 m/s**2
4145 a = 4.2 m/s**2
4143 or even
4146 or even
4144 a = 4.2 m/s^2
4147 a = 4.2 m/s^2
4145
4148
4146 I use this, but it's also a proof of concept: IPython really is
4149 I use this, but it's also a proof of concept: IPython really is
4147 fully user-extensible, even at the level of the parsing of the
4150 fully user-extensible, even at the level of the parsing of the
4148 command line. It's not trivial, but it's perfectly doable.
4151 command line. It's not trivial, but it's perfectly doable.
4149
4152
4150 * Added 'add_flip' method to inclusion conflict resolver. Fixes
4153 * Added 'add_flip' method to inclusion conflict resolver. Fixes
4151 the problem of modules being loaded in the inverse order in which
4154 the problem of modules being loaded in the inverse order in which
4152 they were defined in
4155 they were defined in
4153
4156
4154 * Version 0.1.8 released, 0.1.9 opened for further work.
4157 * Version 0.1.8 released, 0.1.9 opened for further work.
4155
4158
4156 * Added magics pdef, source and file. They respectively show the
4159 * Added magics pdef, source and file. They respectively show the
4157 definition line ('prototype' in C), source code and full python
4160 definition line ('prototype' in C), source code and full python
4158 file for any callable object. The object inspector oinfo uses
4161 file for any callable object. The object inspector oinfo uses
4159 these to show the same information.
4162 these to show the same information.
4160
4163
4161 * Version 0.1.7 released, 0.1.8 opened for further work.
4164 * Version 0.1.7 released, 0.1.8 opened for further work.
4162
4165
4163 * Separated all the magic functions into a class called Magic. The
4166 * Separated all the magic functions into a class called Magic. The
4164 InteractiveShell class was becoming too big for Xemacs to handle
4167 InteractiveShell class was becoming too big for Xemacs to handle
4165 (de-indenting a line would lock it up for 10 seconds while it
4168 (de-indenting a line would lock it up for 10 seconds while it
4166 backtracked on the whole class!)
4169 backtracked on the whole class!)
4167
4170
4168 FIXME: didn't work. It can be done, but right now namespaces are
4171 FIXME: didn't work. It can be done, but right now namespaces are
4169 all messed up. Do it later (reverted it for now, so at least
4172 all messed up. Do it later (reverted it for now, so at least
4170 everything works as before).
4173 everything works as before).
4171
4174
4172 * Got the object introspection system (magic_oinfo) working! I
4175 * Got the object introspection system (magic_oinfo) working! I
4173 think this is pretty much ready for release to Janko, so he can
4176 think this is pretty much ready for release to Janko, so he can
4174 test it for a while and then announce it. Pretty much 100% of what
4177 test it for a while and then announce it. Pretty much 100% of what
4175 I wanted for the 'phase 1' release is ready. Happy, tired.
4178 I wanted for the 'phase 1' release is ready. Happy, tired.
4176
4179
4177 2001-11-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4180 2001-11-12 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4178
4181
4179 * Version 0.1.6 released, 0.1.7 opened for further work.
4182 * Version 0.1.6 released, 0.1.7 opened for further work.
4180
4183
4181 * Fixed bug in printing: it used to test for truth before
4184 * Fixed bug in printing: it used to test for truth before
4182 printing, so 0 wouldn't print. Now checks for None.
4185 printing, so 0 wouldn't print. Now checks for None.
4183
4186
4184 * Fixed bug where auto-execs increase the prompt counter by 2 (b/c
4187 * Fixed bug where auto-execs increase the prompt counter by 2 (b/c
4185 they have to call len(str(sys.ps1)) ). But the fix is ugly, it
4188 they have to call len(str(sys.ps1)) ). But the fix is ugly, it
4186 reaches by hand into the outputcache. Think of a better way to do
4189 reaches by hand into the outputcache. Think of a better way to do
4187 this later.
4190 this later.
4188
4191
4189 * Various small fixes thanks to Nathan's comments.
4192 * Various small fixes thanks to Nathan's comments.
4190
4193
4191 * Changed magic_pprint to magic_Pprint. This way it doesn't
4194 * Changed magic_pprint to magic_Pprint. This way it doesn't
4192 collide with pprint() and the name is consistent with the command
4195 collide with pprint() and the name is consistent with the command
4193 line option.
4196 line option.
4194
4197
4195 * Changed prompt counter behavior to be fully like
4198 * Changed prompt counter behavior to be fully like
4196 Mathematica's. That is, even input that doesn't return a result
4199 Mathematica's. That is, even input that doesn't return a result
4197 raises the prompt counter. The old behavior was kind of confusing
4200 raises the prompt counter. The old behavior was kind of confusing
4198 (getting the same prompt number several times if the operation
4201 (getting the same prompt number several times if the operation
4199 didn't return a result).
4202 didn't return a result).
4200
4203
4201 * Fixed Nathan's last name in a couple of places (Gray, not Graham).
4204 * Fixed Nathan's last name in a couple of places (Gray, not Graham).
4202
4205
4203 * Fixed -Classic mode (wasn't working anymore).
4206 * Fixed -Classic mode (wasn't working anymore).
4204
4207
4205 * Added colored prompts using Nathan's new code. Colors are
4208 * Added colored prompts using Nathan's new code. Colors are
4206 currently hardwired, they can be user-configurable. For
4209 currently hardwired, they can be user-configurable. For
4207 developers, they can be chosen in file ipythonlib.py, at the
4210 developers, they can be chosen in file ipythonlib.py, at the
4208 beginning of the CachedOutput class def.
4211 beginning of the CachedOutput class def.
4209
4212
4210 2001-11-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4213 2001-11-11 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4211
4214
4212 * Version 0.1.5 released, 0.1.6 opened for further work.
4215 * Version 0.1.5 released, 0.1.6 opened for further work.
4213
4216
4214 * Changed magic_env to *return* the environment as a dict (not to
4217 * Changed magic_env to *return* the environment as a dict (not to
4215 print it). This way it prints, but it can also be processed.
4218 print it). This way it prints, but it can also be processed.
4216
4219
4217 * Added Verbose exception reporting to interactive
4220 * Added Verbose exception reporting to interactive
4218 exceptions. Very nice, now even 1/0 at the prompt gives a verbose
4221 exceptions. Very nice, now even 1/0 at the prompt gives a verbose
4219 traceback. Had to make some changes to the ultraTB file. This is
4222 traceback. Had to make some changes to the ultraTB file. This is
4220 probably the last 'big' thing in my mental todo list. This ties
4223 probably the last 'big' thing in my mental todo list. This ties
4221 in with the next entry:
4224 in with the next entry:
4222
4225
4223 * Changed -Xi and -Xf to a single -xmode option. Now all the user
4226 * Changed -Xi and -Xf to a single -xmode option. Now all the user
4224 has to specify is Plain, Color or Verbose for all exception
4227 has to specify is Plain, Color or Verbose for all exception
4225 handling.
4228 handling.
4226
4229
4227 * Removed ShellServices option. All this can really be done via
4230 * Removed ShellServices option. All this can really be done via
4228 the magic system. It's easier to extend, cleaner and has automatic
4231 the magic system. It's easier to extend, cleaner and has automatic
4229 namespace protection and documentation.
4232 namespace protection and documentation.
4230
4233
4231 2001-11-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4234 2001-11-09 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4232
4235
4233 * Fixed bug in output cache flushing (missing parameter to
4236 * Fixed bug in output cache flushing (missing parameter to
4234 __init__). Other small bugs fixed (found using pychecker).
4237 __init__). Other small bugs fixed (found using pychecker).
4235
4238
4236 * Version 0.1.4 opened for bugfixing.
4239 * Version 0.1.4 opened for bugfixing.
4237
4240
4238 2001-11-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4241 2001-11-07 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4239
4242
4240 * Version 0.1.3 released, mainly because of the raw_input bug.
4243 * Version 0.1.3 released, mainly because of the raw_input bug.
4241
4244
4242 * Fixed NASTY bug in raw_input: input line wasn't properly parsed
4245 * Fixed NASTY bug in raw_input: input line wasn't properly parsed
4243 and when testing for whether things were callable, a call could
4246 and when testing for whether things were callable, a call could
4244 actually be made to certain functions. They would get called again
4247 actually be made to certain functions. They would get called again
4245 once 'really' executed, with a resulting double call. A disaster
4248 once 'really' executed, with a resulting double call. A disaster
4246 in many cases (list.reverse() would never work!).
4249 in many cases (list.reverse() would never work!).
4247
4250
4248 * Removed prefilter() function, moved its code to raw_input (which
4251 * Removed prefilter() function, moved its code to raw_input (which
4249 after all was just a near-empty caller for prefilter). This saves
4252 after all was just a near-empty caller for prefilter). This saves
4250 a function call on every prompt, and simplifies the class a tiny bit.
4253 a function call on every prompt, and simplifies the class a tiny bit.
4251
4254
4252 * Fix _ip to __ip name in magic example file.
4255 * Fix _ip to __ip name in magic example file.
4253
4256
4254 * Changed 'tar -x -f' to 'tar xvf' in auto-installer. This should
4257 * Changed 'tar -x -f' to 'tar xvf' in auto-installer. This should
4255 work with non-gnu versions of tar.
4258 work with non-gnu versions of tar.
4256
4259
4257 2001-11-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4260 2001-11-06 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4258
4261
4259 * Version 0.1.2. Just to keep track of the recent changes.
4262 * Version 0.1.2. Just to keep track of the recent changes.
4260
4263
4261 * Fixed nasty bug in output prompt routine. It used to check 'if
4264 * Fixed nasty bug in output prompt routine. It used to check 'if
4262 arg != None...'. Problem is, this fails if arg implements a
4265 arg != None...'. Problem is, this fails if arg implements a
4263 special comparison (__cmp__) which disallows comparing to
4266 special comparison (__cmp__) which disallows comparing to
4264 None. Found it when trying to use the PhysicalQuantity module from
4267 None. Found it when trying to use the PhysicalQuantity module from
4265 ScientificPython.
4268 ScientificPython.
4266
4269
4267 2001-11-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4270 2001-11-05 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4268
4271
4269 * Also added dirs. Now the pushd/popd/dirs family functions
4272 * Also added dirs. Now the pushd/popd/dirs family functions
4270 basically like the shell, with the added convenience of going home
4273 basically like the shell, with the added convenience of going home
4271 when called with no args.
4274 when called with no args.
4272
4275
4273 * pushd/popd slightly modified to mimic shell behavior more
4276 * pushd/popd slightly modified to mimic shell behavior more
4274 closely.
4277 closely.
4275
4278
4276 * Added env,pushd,popd from ShellServices as magic functions. I
4279 * Added env,pushd,popd from ShellServices as magic functions. I
4277 think the cleanest will be to port all desired functions from
4280 think the cleanest will be to port all desired functions from
4278 ShellServices as magics and remove ShellServices altogether. This
4281 ShellServices as magics and remove ShellServices altogether. This
4279 will provide a single, clean way of adding functionality
4282 will provide a single, clean way of adding functionality
4280 (shell-type or otherwise) to IP.
4283 (shell-type or otherwise) to IP.
4281
4284
4282 2001-11-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4285 2001-11-04 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4283
4286
4284 * Added .ipython/ directory to sys.path. This way users can keep
4287 * Added .ipython/ directory to sys.path. This way users can keep
4285 customizations there and access them via import.
4288 customizations there and access them via import.
4286
4289
4287 2001-11-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4290 2001-11-03 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4288
4291
4289 * Opened version 0.1.1 for new changes.
4292 * Opened version 0.1.1 for new changes.
4290
4293
4291 * Changed version number to 0.1.0: first 'public' release, sent to
4294 * Changed version number to 0.1.0: first 'public' release, sent to
4292 Nathan and Janko.
4295 Nathan and Janko.
4293
4296
4294 * Lots of small fixes and tweaks.
4297 * Lots of small fixes and tweaks.
4295
4298
4296 * Minor changes to whos format. Now strings are shown, snipped if
4299 * Minor changes to whos format. Now strings are shown, snipped if
4297 too long.
4300 too long.
4298
4301
4299 * Changed ShellServices to work on __main__ so they show up in @who
4302 * Changed ShellServices to work on __main__ so they show up in @who
4300
4303
4301 * Help also works with ? at the end of a line:
4304 * Help also works with ? at the end of a line:
4302 ?sin and sin?
4305 ?sin and sin?
4303 both produce the same effect. This is nice, as often I use the
4306 both produce the same effect. This is nice, as often I use the
4304 tab-complete to find the name of a method, but I used to then have
4307 tab-complete to find the name of a method, but I used to then have
4305 to go to the beginning of the line to put a ? if I wanted more
4308 to go to the beginning of the line to put a ? if I wanted more
4306 info. Now I can just add the ? and hit return. Convenient.
4309 info. Now I can just add the ? and hit return. Convenient.
4307
4310
4308 2001-11-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4311 2001-11-02 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4309
4312
4310 * Python version check (>=2.1) added.
4313 * Python version check (>=2.1) added.
4311
4314
4312 * Added LazyPython documentation. At this point the docs are quite
4315 * Added LazyPython documentation. At this point the docs are quite
4313 a mess. A cleanup is in order.
4316 a mess. A cleanup is in order.
4314
4317
4315 * Auto-installer created. For some bizarre reason, the zipfiles
4318 * Auto-installer created. For some bizarre reason, the zipfiles
4316 module isn't working on my system. So I made a tar version
4319 module isn't working on my system. So I made a tar version
4317 (hopefully the command line options in various systems won't kill
4320 (hopefully the command line options in various systems won't kill
4318 me).
4321 me).
4319
4322
4320 * Fixes to Struct in genutils. Now all dictionary-like methods are
4323 * Fixes to Struct in genutils. Now all dictionary-like methods are
4321 protected (reasonably).
4324 protected (reasonably).
4322
4325
4323 * Added pager function to genutils and changed ? to print usage
4326 * Added pager function to genutils and changed ? to print usage
4324 note through it (it was too long).
4327 note through it (it was too long).
4325
4328
4326 * Added the LazyPython functionality. Works great! I changed the
4329 * Added the LazyPython functionality. Works great! I changed the
4327 auto-quote escape to ';', it's on home row and next to '. But
4330 auto-quote escape to ';', it's on home row and next to '. But
4328 both auto-quote and auto-paren (still /) escapes are command-line
4331 both auto-quote and auto-paren (still /) escapes are command-line
4329 parameters.
4332 parameters.
4330
4333
4331
4334
4332 2001-11-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4335 2001-11-01 Fernando Perez <fperez@colorado.edu>
4333
4336
4334 * Version changed to 0.0.7. Fairly large change: configuration now
4337 * Version changed to 0.0.7. Fairly large change: configuration now
4335 is all stored in a directory, by default .ipython. There, all
4338 is all stored in a directory, by default .ipython. There, all
4336 config files have normal looking names (not .names)
4339 config files have normal looking names (not .names)
4337
4340
4338 * Version 0.0.6 Released first to Lucas and Archie as a test
4341 * Version 0.0.6 Released first to Lucas and Archie as a test
4339 run. Since it's the first 'semi-public' release, change version to
4342 run. Since it's the first 'semi-public' release, change version to
4340 > 0.0.6 for any changes now.
4343 > 0.0.6 for any changes now.
4341
4344
4342 * Stuff I had put in the ipplib.py changelog:
4345 * Stuff I had put in the ipplib.py changelog:
4343
4346
4344 Changes to InteractiveShell:
4347 Changes to InteractiveShell:
4345
4348
4346 - Made the usage message a parameter.
4349 - Made the usage message a parameter.
4347
4350
4348 - Require the name of the shell variable to be given. It's a bit
4351 - Require the name of the shell variable to be given. It's a bit
4349 of a hack, but allows the name 'shell' not to be hardwire in the
4352 of a hack, but allows the name 'shell' not to be hardwire in the
4350 magic (@) handler, which is problematic b/c it requires
4353 magic (@) handler, which is problematic b/c it requires
4351 polluting the global namespace with 'shell'. This in turn is
4354 polluting the global namespace with 'shell'. This in turn is
4352 fragile: if a user redefines a variable called shell, things
4355 fragile: if a user redefines a variable called shell, things
4353 break.
4356 break.
4354
4357
4355 - magic @: all functions available through @ need to be defined
4358 - magic @: all functions available through @ need to be defined
4356 as magic_<name>, even though they can be called simply as
4359 as magic_<name>, even though they can be called simply as
4357 @<name>. This allows the special command @magic to gather
4360 @<name>. This allows the special command @magic to gather
4358 information automatically about all existing magic functions,
4361 information automatically about all existing magic functions,
4359 even if they are run-time user extensions, by parsing the shell
4362 even if they are run-time user extensions, by parsing the shell
4360 instance __dict__ looking for special magic_ names.
4363 instance __dict__ looking for special magic_ names.
4361
4364
4362 - mainloop: added *two* local namespace parameters. This allows
4365 - mainloop: added *two* local namespace parameters. This allows
4363 the class to differentiate between parameters which were there
4366 the class to differentiate between parameters which were there
4364 before and after command line initialization was processed. This
4367 before and after command line initialization was processed. This
4365 way, later @who can show things loaded at startup by the
4368 way, later @who can show things loaded at startup by the
4366 user. This trick was necessary to make session saving/reloading
4369 user. This trick was necessary to make session saving/reloading
4367 really work: ideally after saving/exiting/reloading a session,
4370 really work: ideally after saving/exiting/reloading a session,
4368 *everythin* should look the same, including the output of @who. I
4371 *everythin* should look the same, including the output of @who. I
4369 was only able to make this work with this double namespace
4372 was only able to make this work with this double namespace
4370 trick.
4373 trick.
4371
4374
4372 - added a header to the logfile which allows (almost) full
4375 - added a header to the logfile which allows (almost) full
4373 session restoring.
4376 session restoring.
4374
4377
4375 - prepend lines beginning with @ or !, with a and log
4378 - prepend lines beginning with @ or !, with a and log
4376 them. Why? !lines: may be useful to know what you did @lines:
4379 them. Why? !lines: may be useful to know what you did @lines:
4377 they may affect session state. So when restoring a session, at
4380 they may affect session state. So when restoring a session, at
4378 least inform the user of their presence. I couldn't quite get
4381 least inform the user of their presence. I couldn't quite get
4379 them to properly re-execute, but at least the user is warned.
4382 them to properly re-execute, but at least the user is warned.
4380
4383
4381 * Started ChangeLog.
4384 * Started ChangeLog.
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