CHANGELOG.md

Change Log

0.1.3

• Allowed Values from Descriptions:
  • Allowed values for parameters are now also extracted from their descriptions for better accuracy. The more the better.

0.1.2

• New Feature: Robust Parser for PEST Files:

  • Developed a robust parser to handle .pst files, efficiently processing control data, SVD, and regularization sections.
  • Enhanced user experience by providing detailed logs and error handling during the parsing process.
  • Included console logs to track parsing progress and identify potential issues.

• Improved Section Detection:

  • Enhanced logic to detect and process different sections within .pst files.
  • Added support for handling control data, SVD, and regularization sections separately.
  • Included detailed console logs to provide insights into the section detection process.

• Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements:

  • Fixed issues related to section parsing and index generation.
  • Optimized the extension's performance for faster execution and smoother user experience.

0.1.1

• Contact information updated in README.md

0.1.0

• Enhanced Skip Warnings Configuration:
  • Added a new feature to handle skip warnings configuration more effectively. Users can now choose to skip warnings, show all warnings, or never show the skip warnings message again.
  • Improved user interaction with detailed messages and options for better control over the warning settings.
• Improved Diagnostic Collection:
  • Enhanced the diagnostic collection process to provide more accurate and detailed error messages.
  • Added a dedicated output channel for PestCheck results and raw output to help users debug and understand the diagnostics better.
• Temporary File Handling:
  • Implemented a mechanism to create and manage temporary files for PestCheck runs, ensuring the original .pst files remain unmodified.
  • Added console logs to track the creation and processing of temporary files for better transparency.
• User Interaction Enhancements:
  • Improved user prompts and messages for better clarity and guidance during PestCheck configuration and execution.
  • Added detailed console logs to provide insights into the decision-making process and actions taken by the extension.
• Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements:
  • Fixed various bugs related to file handling, configuration updates, and diagnostic collection.
  • Optimized the extension's performance for faster execution and smoother user experience.
• Documentation Updates:
  • Updated the README and CHANGELOG files to reflect the latest changes and improvements in the extension.
  • Added detailed descriptions and examples to help users understand and utilize the new features effectively.
• Important Note:
  • The Pestcheck tool is not bundled with this extension. Pestd3code requires you to have your own installation of Pestcheck
• Run Pestcheck and Clear Diagnostic Buttons:
  • Added new buttons in the top right of the file editor to run Pestcheck and clear diagnostics using native VS Code options
• Pestcheck Run with /s Option Configuration:
  • Added a configuration option to enable/disable the /s flag for Pestcheck runs
  • When enabled, /s skips warnings and template/instruction/coverage matrix file checking
  • Default setting is disabled (full checking enabled)
  • Diagnostic messages from referenced files are now properly tracked and displayed in VS Code's Problems panel for those files
• Pestcheck Diagnostics Integration:
  • Results from your Pestcheck installation are now shown as diagnostics that can be tracked in the native VS Code Problems panel
• Separation of Pestcheck Parsing:
  • Created a dedicated function to handle the parsing of your Pestcheck output, isolating it from the rest of the code for better modularity
• Autoset/Find Your Pestcheck executable:
  • The autoset feature helps locate your installed Pestcheck executable across different operating systems
• Pestcheck Webview for Raw Output:
  • Introduced a new webview to display raw output from your Pestcheck runs for better visualization
• Output Panel:
  • Added an output panel to debug and display detailed logs, errors, and diagnostic information before sending them to the Problems panel
• Enhanced Error Handling:
  • Improved error handling mechanisms to provide more detailed and user-friendly error messages
• Performance Improvements:
  • Optimized the extension's performance for faster load times and smoother operation
• Removed Support for .pest Files:
  • Due to the new implementation, support for .pest files has been removed. Only .pst files are managed by the extension
• Bug Fixes:
  • Resolved various bugs reported in the previous version to enhance stability and reliability
• OS Agnostic Enhancements:
  • Improved compatibility across different operating systems to ensure consistent performance
• Control Data Fixes (WIP):
  • Ongoing work to fix issues related to the Control Data section for better accuracy and performance
• Pestcheck Parser Enhancements (WIP):
  • Additional parse options are being developed to enhance the parsing of your Pestcheck output
• Model Command Line Enhancement:
  • Added support for handling multiple words in *model command line section, particularly useful for Python commands. The extension now creates a link using the last word as the target file path

0.0.7

• Pestcheck Installation Check:
  • Added a minor update to avoid displaying the "Pestcheck already installed" message if Pestcheck is already present

0.0.6

• Pestcheck Compatibility:
  • Now compatible with Pestcheck for enhanced validation and error checking. Pestcheck.exe is not provided by the extension
• Pestcheck Path and Settings:
  • Added a field to specify the path for Pestcheck and its settings
  • Implemented auto-setup commands to locate Pestcheck in the system path and common directories
• Quick Access Links:
  • Added links to files in .bat files for quick access to open files in a new window
• Identify External Change:
  • Implemented a feature to detect external changes in .pst and .pest files and notify the user

0.0.5

• Updated README.md:
  • Highlighted that the extension works WITHOUT modifying .pst files, emphasizing its seamless decorator functionality
  • Enhanced description of the extension's purpose and features for improved clarity
  • Added animated GIFs to illustrate functionality in the README.md
• Enhanced Language Support:
  • Now includes both spellings: Regularization and Regularisation for broader compatibility
  • Prior Information Improvement:
    • Removed asterisks (*) and equal signs (=) for cleaner formatting and better readability
  • Identify External Change:
    • Implemented a feature to detect external changes in .pst files and notify the user

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0.0.4

• Added support for Prior Information section with appropriate emoji
• Added support for Regularization section with descriptions for each value
• Improved handling of optional values in the Control Data section
• Added Open Manual to the Outline

0.0.3

• Added hover support for Control data, Singular value decomposition, Parameter Data, Observation Groups, and Observation Data sections
• Enhanced Outline panel with icons for each section for easier navigation
• Improved color coding for sections, floats, strings, and integers for better visualization
• Implemented clickable file paths in the Model Input/Output and Model Command Line sections
• Added Pest++ instructions with hover tooltips for Pest++ attributes
• Fixed issues with workspace activation for deeply nested .pst or .pest files
• Improved handling of optional values in the Control Data section

0.0.2

• Added collapsible sections for better navigation
• Included a quick access link to the PEST manual in the first line of the file
• Added hover descriptions for the Parameter Groups section
• Highlighted ongoing work on handling optional values in the Control Data section

0.0.1

• Initial release