gdb-mi mode- issues with command history and left and right keys

[Pedro Alves]

On Thursday 08 September 2011 16:32:03, Jusctsch wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> When I enter gdb-mi mode on a bsd shell, I notice that I have no access to
> the up and down arrow keys for history, and left and right keys for
> travelling the line.
> Is there a way to configure gdb-mi mode for these codes? Is this a shell
> issue?

No, that's expected.  gdb-mi mode does not support command line editing
(it doesn't use readline), as it's meant to be driven by a machine.

The workaround is to start in normal cli mode, and use interpreter-exec mi.
That's not the same, but it's close enough in most cases.

(I've wished MI used readline myself before thought).

-- 
Pedro Alves