Enhance your development process with LiveEdit, a dynamic tool that allows for real-time editing of variables and objects in Solar2D projects. This capability streamlines the development and debugging process by enabling on-the-fly adjustments.

1. Download: Obtain the LiveEdit.lua and the edit.lua files from this repository.

2. Add to Project: Incorporate the file into your Solar2D project.

3. Include in Code: Import LiveEdit.lua in your main.lua or in other Lua files where debugging is required.

   require("LiveEdit")

There is two ways to use LiveEdit:

1. Selecting target: Select the object you want to edit by shift scrolling over it. The target object will be highlighted inside a rectangle with its name on the top. You can then edit the object's properties in edit.lua or just move it around with the mouse.

2. LiveEdit Function: Insert the following line at the desired points in your code to live stream the variables and manipulate them in real-time.

liveEdit(fn)

• fn (function): A callback function that allows you to manipulate variables live as the application runs.

When you activate LiveEdit, you can modify the attributes of existing variables on-the-fly. However, remember that the scope of variables is predetermined once the file is loaded; you cannot introduce new variables within the liveEdit context.

Important: Changes made via LiveEdit accumulate, so continuous adjustments like transitions must be managed carefully to avoid unintended behavior (e.g., make sure to stop a transition before initiating another).

local circle = display.newCircle(100, 100, 10)
circle:setFillColor(1, 0, 0)
transition.loop(circle, {
    time       = 1000,
    x          = 200,
    iterations = 0,
    transition = easing.inOutSine,
})


liveEdit(function()
    circle.y = math.random(100, 300) -- change the position
    circle:setFillColor(math.random(), math.random(), math.random()) -- change the color
end)

Creator: Depilz
Company: Studycat Limited
This tool is distributed as open-source under the MIT License, allowing for modification and redistribution. We encourage enhancements and would love to see how you adapt it for your needs.