Idea: `lsp-ui-doc-side 'other`

[dschrempf]

I often have the problem that the lsp-ui-doc overlay is hiding my cursors and I basically have to deactivate the doc to continue development. (I don't want to switch windows). Instead, I feel lsp-ui-doc should switch windows. It should show on the side I am not working on at the moment.

Do you think this is easy to implement?

Thanks for your consideration!

[dschrempf]

Anybody here? Is this something we can/should implement? Would a PR be welcome?

[jcs090218]

I think the option 'other is a bit confusing. 🤔

Instead, I feel lsp-ui-doc should switch windows. It should show on the side I am not working on at the moment.

What's your plan in mind? Sorry, I don't think I fully understand it. 😅

[dschrempf]

Ah, thanks for asking. Often, the UI shows just above the area I am currently editing. In this case, I want the UI to show up on the other side of the Emacs frame.

Let's say, I am working on a window on the right hand side, the UI should show on the left hand side, and vice versa.

Maybe we could call it 'opposite-of-point or so?
EDIT: Or 'mirror?