How to contribute to Object Explorer

January 19, 2023 ยท View on GitHub

Bug report?

  • Please check issues if the bug is reported
  • If you're unable to find an open issue addressing the problem, open a new one. Be sure to include a title and clear description, as much relevant information as possible, and a code sample or an executable test case demonstrating the expected behavior that is not occurring.

Did you write a patch that fixes a bug?

  • Open a new GitHub merge request with the patch.
  • Ensure the PR description clearly describes the problem and solution.
    • Include the relevant version number if applicable.
  • See New version for additional tasks

New version

Here are the steps to updating to a new version:

  1. Create a fork at github
    • See this guide for setting up and using a fork
  2. Make whatever changes are necessary.
  1. Edit the Version setting in BuildProcess\ProjectSettings.txt.
  2. Update the version and date in README.md.
  3. Describe the changes in the top of docs\Change Log.md.
  4. Run the VFPX Deployment tool to create the installation files by
    • Invoking menu item Thor Tools -> Application -> VFPX Project Deployment
    • Or executing EXECSCRIPT(_screen.cThorDispatcher, 'Thor_Tool_DeployVFPXProject')
    • Or executing Thor tool "VFPX Project Deployment"
  1. Commit
  2. Push to your fork
  3. Create a pull request

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