Bug 145151

Version:           2.5.5 (using KDE 3.5.5, Debian Package 4:3.5.5a.dfsg.1-8 (4.0))
Compiler:          Target: i486-linux-gnu
OS:                Linux (i686) release 2.6.18-4-686

Hello!

I'd like to make a suggestion for a feature: highlighting of recent changes in a file, as made since last opening it. This would be useful to quickly review modifications made in a large complex file, for example. Sometimes when toggling parts of the code on and off or changing parts repeatedly, for example, one can lose track of pieces left behind unintentionally.

It could be implemented perhaps by embedding a Kdiff3 Kpart, and comparing against the equivalent of a "*~" backup file (even though saving of such files should not need to be turned on). Perhaps "~" files could be temporarily stored away as long as the main file is open, after the first save. Or maybe, to save space, only the changes would be saved, directly in a patch file (Kdiff3 is able to render those too).

Here is some information about Kdiff3 as a Kpart, for a quick read: http://docs.kde.org/development/en/extragear-utils/kdiff3/kpart.html

I hope this made sense, and perhaps arouses the interest of someone with a bit more knowhow than me?


Cheers!
Mihai