JDK-8133948 : Add 'edit' function to allow external editing of scripts
  • Type: Sub-task
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: jdk.nashorn
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2015-08-19
  • Updated: 2015-09-10
  • Resolved: 2015-08-21
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JDK 9
9 b80Fixed
Description
'edit' top level function may allow external editing of scripts - external editor could be operating system executable configured or a simple swing edit pad. This is similar to /edit command of jshell.
Comments
jjs> edit(func) will open the editor with the current code function func. You can pass any string as initial code as well.
19-08-2015
Configuring external editor could be done by via "editor" property of "edit" function. jjs> edit.editor = "notepad"; jjs> edit();
19-08-2015