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

[Jusctsch]

Hence the Machine Interface moniker. That makes a lot of sense actually,
thanks!


Pedro Alves-10 wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 

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