Announcing the release of RIDE 2.1.3

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Robot Framework IDE 2.1.3

Please see the complete release notes here.

Below is an excerpt of it:

RIDE (Robot Framework IDE) v2.1.3 is a new release with some enhancements and bug fixes. The reference for valid arguments is Robot Framework previous version, which was 7.1.1 (currently is 7.2.2). However, internal library code is originally based on version 3.1.2, but adapted for new versions.

This version supports Python 3.8 up to 3.13.

There are some changes, or known issues:

  • :lady_beetle: - When upgrading RIDE and activate Restart, some errors are visible about missing /language file, and behaviour is not normal. Better to close RIDE and start a new instance.
  • :lady_beetle: - Problems with COPY/PASTE in Text Editor have been reported when using wxPython 4.2.0, but not with version 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, which we now recommend
  • :lady_beetle: - Rename Keywords, Find Usages/Find where used are not finding all occurrences. Please, double-check findings and changes.
  • :lady_beetle: - Some argument types detection (and colorization) is not correct in Grid Editor.
  • :lady_beetle: - RIDE DOES NOT KEEP Test Suites formatting or structure, causing differences in files when used on other IDE or Editors. The option to not reformat the file is not working.

New Features and Fixes Highlights

  • Better Search element in Text Editor which allows to be cleared.
  • When saving in Text Editor, the cursor remains at position, instead of jumping to Tree selection.
  • Improved autocompletion lists, by using existing words in Test Suite file (still needs more improvements).
  • Fixed not set text color on row labels in Grid Editor. Now the General secondary foreground is applied.
  • Added on Text Editor, tab indentation markers and tab markers boolean setting with default True.
  • Added on Text Editor, folding margin with markers style configurable with fold symbols in settings.cfg.
  • Create directories when needed in New Project dialog.
  • Improved the recognition of BDD/Gherkin prefixes when localized in autocomplete on Grid Editor.
  • Added syntax colorization for the GROUP marker.
  • Improved colorization for multiple Gherkin words, for example in the French language.
  • Fixed multiple scroll bars in Grid Editor when editing Test Cases or Keywords. This caused bad navigation on cells.
  • Regression fix from v2.1b1 - Fix wrong item selection, like Test Suite, when doing right-click actions in Project Explorer.

Linux users are advised to install first wxPython from .whl package at wxPython.org, or by using the system package manager.

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RIDE v2.1.3 was released on 24/March/2025.

Special Request

Anyone interested in collaborating on RIDE improvements, please contact me! I will be happy to help you helping me.
I started learning Python and wxPython, more than 10 years ago, because I wanted to improve the IDE I used in my job as Software Tester. So, if you are a user of Robot Framework, and want to have a tool which can have your own ideas, that may improve your daily work, just talk to me.

I plan to have some small videos, showing RIDE features, bugs and their fixes.
Already have some in my YouTube channel.

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