See where fields come from in Novulo applications

[j.batzke]

The Novulo trace formatter has got a new feature that allows one to quickly figure out which component a form row or grid comes from. This works in any 3.8 Novulo application that ends in “default.aspx”.

Install the newest version by choosing a link below:
Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/novulotraceformatter/
Chrome / Edge: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/novulotraceformatter/aoncjcaidgjomhdkjfkbflaeejlamdif

If you already have the latest version of the traceformatter installed, this option will appear in an application’s menu:

After reloading the application, the architect links and tooltips will appear on hover.
The links allow you to open the corresponding component revision in the architect with 1 click:

If you already have the traceformatter installed, but no new options appear, restart your browser so that you get version 4.0 or higher.

Also view this topic to see how to install the traceformatter:

How to find bugs in processes in applications?

One way to find bugs is by starting a trace analysis. A trace analysis is like a long HTML file where nearly every action that is executed in an application is logged. One can see the value of variables, which processes have been started with which parameters, which SQL has been executed (etc…) and how long each action took. Read this post to find out more about how to set up a trace for an application. To make the trace more readable, to immediately jump to errors and for finding the perform…

[StephanRS]

An exceptional addition as a browser plug-in. It simplifies the process of tracing components. Thank you for developing it!

[j.batzke]

Version 4.2 has just been released for Firefox and Chrome where more contextual information, such as the field name and the type, becomes accessible:

Feedback is appreciated

[Edwin]

Great tool, the only thing i got is after a ctrl hold for a copy the pop-up is following me. Even hide does not help.

Using chrome Versie 125.0.6422.142 (Officiële build) (64-bits)

[j.batzke]

Hey Edwin, thanks for letting me know!
Does the box disappear when you click on “Show architect links” and then open a new page with fields on it?
I can imagine that the box does not disappear because the start screen has been opened. I will try to reproduce the bug to fix it

[Edwin]

Hi Joachim,

No it does not disappear what ever i do. And i can replicate it to.

The problem starts when you hold the ctrl and select the data in the pop-up, then if the mouse is on a kind of blank spot the following starts.

[j.batzke]

Ah, I see! I can reproduce it as well. Thanks! I will let you know when it is fixed in a new version.

[j.batzke]

Hey Edwin, I just released version 4.3 for Firefox and Chrome. This should fix the issue you mentioned. It can take a while before the extension is up-to-date at your browser. If you encounter any other bugs, let me know

[Edwin]

Hi Joachim,

It did indeed fix the issue.
Thanks for the quick fix.

[ArnoldT]

Hi Joachim,
First of all great tool, it makes reading the trace a lot easier.
Right now the trace formatter is only supported on chrome and Firefox.
Are there also plans to release this on Edge, or maybe this is already possible as Edge and Chrome use the same underlying technology ?

[j.batzke]

Hey @ArnoldT
Thanks for your positive feedback

It is indeed already possible to use it in Edge.
Just open the chrome-link within edge: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/novulotraceformatter/aoncjcaidgjomhdkjfkbflaeejlamdif
Edge recognizes chrome plugins automatically and will show a banner to facilitate the installation. In my case, it shows that the plugin has already been installed:

[ArnoldT]

I did not know that is was possible to install extensions from the chrome store in Edge. Just tested and works fine, thanks for easy solution!

[j.batzke]

A new version of the trace formatter has been released for chrome, edge and firefox: Version 4.4.1.
The update is automatic on restarting your browser.

New features:

• Twice as fast for large traces with more than 10,000 lines
• ForEaches are also collapsable
• Architect links no longer overlap with checkmarks
• Minor bug fixes + styling
  If you encounter weird behaviour or crashes, please let me know!

Thanks

[j.batzke]

Hello everybody,

A new version of the Traceformatter has just been released for Firefox, Edge and Chrome: 5.0. It is installed automatically after restarting your browser.

The update includes the following features:

• Faster loading, processing and interaction for large traces
• SQL formatting for better readability
• Copy SQL and process IDs to the clipboard (Requires you to enable clipboard access in your browser)
• Improved backwards compatibility for reopening downloaded trace files
• Less scrolling required because of a sidebar for long content
• Integrated search features and highlighting
• Responsive menu
• More field names are recognized when architect links are enabled

Please let me know if you encounter any bugs or if you have suggestions for improvement!

[gweijman]

Nice work @j.batzke!