Re: [BUG] Unexpected result when evaluating python src block asynchronously [9.7-pre (release_9.6.17-1131-gc9ed03.dirty @ /home/yantar92/.emacs.d/straight/build/org/)]

[Bruno Barbier <brubar.cs@gmail.com>]

Ihor Radchenko <yantar92@posteo.net> writes:

> Bruno Barbier <brubar.cs@gmail.com> writes:
>
>> While the execution is pending, I'm using the same technique that Org is
>> using when a source block is being edited: the result is left untouched,
>> but below an overlay.  The overlay is used to know where to insert the
>> result and to display the status/progress of the execution.  If the file
>> is closed and the execution fails, nothing is lost, the old result is
>> still available.
>>
>> If that technique looks safe enough and interesting, I can prepare a set
>> of patches so that we can discuss it further and, maybe, add it in Org.
>
> Using overlay also sounds good.
>
> I am wondering what you do when there is no result yet or when user
> edits whatever is under the overlay,
> but that's just a technical detail.

I don't think it's really robust yet. We'll see how to improve/change
it.

I'll prepare the set of patchs.


Bruno


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