GNU bug report logs - #60353
30.0.50; Make `repeat-echo-function` as a LIST of functions

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From: Ramesh Nedunchezian <rameshnedunchezian <at> outlook.com>
To: bug-gnu-emacs <at> gnu.org
Cc: Juri Linkov <juri <at> linkov.net>
Subject: 30.0.50; Make `repeat-echo-function` as a LIST of functions
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:42:29 +0530

I need some visual cues for when I am in "repeat-mode".

For example, down below I change the cursor shape and colour depending



Right now `repeat-echo-function` is NOT a list.  This means that I
LOSE the ability to see the repeatabe keys in the echo area.

If `repeat-echo-function` is SOMEHOW repelaced with a list of
functions, I can have BOTH the cues for repeatable state--the echo
area message, and the cursor shape.

(setq repeat-echo-function
      (defun my-repeat-echo-function (keymap)
    (cond
     (keymap
      (set-cursor-color "black")
      (setq cursor-type '(hbar . 7)))
     (t
      (set-cursor-color "red")
      (setq cursor-type t)))))

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From: Juri Linkov <juri <at> linkov.net>
To: Ramesh Nedunchezian <rameshnedunchezian <at> outlook.com>
Cc: 60353 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: Re: bug#60353: 30.0.50;
 Make `repeat-echo-function` as a LIST of functions
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:03:33 +0200

> I need some visual cues for when I am in "repeat-mode".
>
> For example, down below I change the cursor shape and colour depending
>
> Right now `repeat-echo-function` is NOT a list.  This means that I
> LOSE the ability to see the repeatabe keys in the echo area.
>
> If `repeat-echo-function` is SOMEHOW repelaced with a list of
> functions, I can have BOTH the cues for repeatable state--the echo
> area message, and the cursor shape.
>
> (setq repeat-echo-function
>       (defun my-repeat-echo-function (keymap)
>     (cond
>      (keymap
>       (set-cursor-color "black")
>       (setq cursor-type '(hbar . 7)))
>      (t
>       (set-cursor-color "red")
>       (setq cursor-type t)))))

A list of functions could be supported as well.
Until it's implemented you could use `add-function`
with something like this:

(add-function
 :after repeat-echo-function
 (defun my-repeat-echo-function (keymap)
   (cond
    (keymap
     (set-cursor-color "black")
     (setq cursor-type '(hbar . 7)))
    (t
     (set-cursor-color "red")
     (setq cursor-type t)))))

Message #11 received at 60353 <at> debbugs.gnu.org (full text, mbox):

From: Juri Linkov <juri <at> linkov.net>
To: Ramesh Nedunchezian <rameshnedunchezian <at> outlook.com>
Cc: 60353 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: Re: bug#60353: 30.0.50; Make `repeat-echo-function` as a LIST of
 functions
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:59:13 +0200

close 60353 30.0.50
thanks

>> If `repeat-echo-function` is SOMEHOW repelaced with a list of
>> functions, I can have BOTH the cues for repeatable state--the echo
>> area message, and the cursor shape.
>
> A list of functions could be supported as well.
> Until it's implemented you could use `add-function`
> with something like this:
>
> (add-function
>  :after repeat-echo-function
>  (defun my-repeat-echo-function (keymap)
>    (cond
>     (keymap
>      (set-cursor-color "black")
>      (setq cursor-type '(hbar . 7)))
>     (t
>      (set-cursor-color "red")
>      (setq cursor-type t)))))

I added a hint that suggests to use `add-function`
in the docstring of `repeat-echo-function`.
So probably this report could closed now.
It could be reopened if you have more questions.

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