Feature wish: Sub modules

[mfuetterer]

Hi fxDreema,

the more complex my EAs are getting, the more I miss a sub module feature.
To make myself clear I made this mock-up:


A sub module should be saved independently, let's say as a subProject and should be usable from any other project like a standard block.
So essentially this should be a way to create our own blocks.

Is there a chance to get this implemented?

Mic

[mfuetterer]

Got the upload error again, here's the mock-up:

I think one input and several outputs would be fine.

... and now a 120s wait timer .... aaaaaaaa

[fxDreema]

I was also thinking about this for long time. There is a problem that some people tend to copy-paste groups of blocks and the result is projects that contain thousands of block. This is not very pretty. But even if I do what you want, then what will happen... people will make huge projects that only look small. I don't necessarily like this idea. I prefer people to make projects with less blocks, not more. I mean, I don't like the idea of fixing some problem only visually.

[mfuetterer]

It's not only visually, it helps structering the code.
For instance my harami detection, which I want to use in several EAs.
Today I have to copy them to every EA.
If I now want to change something in this detection, it'll be a mess.

I second your opnion, less is more, but this definitely helps to make it smaller.

[fxDreema]

You said smaller. And to fix this problem easily I did something in the past - blocks can be made to look smaller. Right click and look at the Resize option It's not the best option, but it's something.

[mfuetterer]

Smaller wasn't the right word.
I'd say more readable would fit better my need.

I try to structure the blocks, so I know, what's goint on.
A sub module would be really really helful.

I even work with pass blocks to omit line crossings: