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  1. Allow the running of custom tools, i.e. custom compilers (in addition to the one you already use)

    This will allow for verification or manipulation of script code.

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  2. - Allow custom wrapper for the program mode, including custom assembly references.

    This should be a preset thing. This would enable LinqPad to be used as a scripting editor as well.

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  3. Bug - Intellisense does not working!

    Intellisense does not working on big queries. I've an query with about 6.000 lines of code and intellisense does not working inside. On other (smaller) queries intellisense works fine. Using LP v5-03-03 beta Any CPU.

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  4. Make a gallery for LinqPAD extensions

    I think it will be nice to have something like nuget for LinqPAD extensions. For example, it should be easy to find methods for using charts, manage administrative tasks, import\export data for different formats and so on. I'm sure a lot of people will start to contribute their own extensions and it will make LinqPAD is more popular!

    4 votes
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  5. api

    Quickly Generate "API" for each tab so that you can execute other tabs easily.

    Treat each tab as it's own exportable API/Library that can be executed by other tabs.

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  6. Find and replace dialog should not be modal

    A few issues with a modal dialog:

    1. If one wishes to undo a replace operation they must close the dialog, undo, then reopen it.

    2. If the user has the cursor in an undesirable position for starting a search, they must close the dialog, correct it, then reopen.

    26 votes
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  7. Make code snippets consistent with Visual Studio

    Make code snippets consistent with Visual Studio

    For example C# 'prop' snippet

    Visual Studio:

    public int MyProperty { get; set; }

    LINQPad:

    public object Foo { get; set; }

    int or object is discussable but MyProperty is so much more recognizable than Foo.
    For consistency just stick with Visual Studio definitions (which means int here).

    Using different content for the snippets is confusing when accustomed to Visual Studio.

    1 vote
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  8. Make it possible to call WinRT APIs from LinqPad

    As explained here: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/HowToCallWinRTAPIsInWindows8FromCDesktopApplicationsWinRTDiagram.aspx

    I often use LinqPad to test small pieces of code, but I can't do it when this code depends on WinRT APIs...

    4 votes
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  9. gui

    Integrated GUI builder

    If we had a GUI designer for win-forms (or similar) then small applications could be built. Things like combo-boxes, buttons, and standard controls with event handlers would be great.

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  10. BUG

    can't cannect with many db in the single instance.

    timeout error when populating on the tree list

    it's a good idea select the db first to begin to work.
    so the tree list will populated only with the selected db

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  11. allow executing only the line the cursor is on with F8

    I find this feature very convenient in Powershell. it would just mean not having to select the line before executing it.

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  12. Allow for Full Screen

    I commonly use the full screen option in VS and getting rid of all the superfluous toolbars/menus/tabs/ etc would be helpful

    6 votes
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  13. Save text files

    I would like to save text files, such as .txt, .csv, .config, etc.

    Sometimes I just need to tweak a line of text in a file I'm reading in. If I try to do this in LINQPad, when I save it tries to change the type to a LINQ query file.

    At this point I then need to open the file in a different editor, and copy/paste all the text to save my changes without losing them.

    Could there be an extra language option of "none", which just saves as plain text. When opening a file with an unrecognised extension…

    5 votes
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  14. Save As.. = Ctrl+Alt+S

    New shortcut for "Save As" command.

    4 votes
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  15. Enable LinqPad to parse '\a' escape code to trigger Bell

    I use the bell character for debugging as an audio watch signal (set some logical condition that returns the bell when true or place a bell character in a subroutine to see if it runs). Please add the 0x0007 code to the escape codes LinqPad recognizes.

    This code is silent in LinqPad but rings the bell in VS:
    Console.WriteLine("\a");

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  16. Add support for System.Console.Error.WriteLine

    As of v4.45.05, calls to System.Console.Error.WriteLine appear to be silently ignored. It would be nice to see this output, ideally in a red font. This post linked below suggests using Util.Highlight("text").Dump(). Perhaps System.Console.Error.WriteLine could automatically map to this, much as System.Console.WriteLine automatically maps now. This would make LINQPad samples more portable.

    http://linqpad.uservoice.com/forums/18302-linqpad-feature-suggestions/suggestions/690974-please-support-console-foregroundcolor

    5 votes
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  17. Add "Cancel All Threads and Reset" to query toolbar

    Consider adding another toolbar item for the Cancel All Threads and Reset (Ctrl+Shift+F5) menu option to the query toolbar. Hidden in the menu, it wasn't obvious that this existed, or what it was for. I've been closing LinqPad and re-launching regularly because I didn't realize this option existed.

    User error? Yes. But a toolbar button would be helpful for others like me.

    6 votes
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  18. Compile only command in menu

    It would be nice that there will be menu command (for example F6 would be shortcut) for compile only (compile query without run).

    1 vote
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  19. Export query and dependent assemblies

    Add the ability to export the query as well as external assemblies. This could just be a .zip file, so that you can share queries and assembly references with other people.

    7 votes
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  20. Generate POCO classes from right click on tables

    It would be handy if LINQPad could assist in quickly generate POCO classes for a table

    14 votes
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