Debug: Code editor: command to debug content of Object variable under cursor/caret in remote Inspector

[hsandt]

Describe the project you are working on

A platformer

Describe the problem or limitation you are having in your project

During play, I must often debug Object variables (such as PackedScene or a custom Node class) and my first reflex is to hover the variable name, but it will show an ID like this:

It's not usable, so I must go to the Debugger panel to find the variable name and click it to display its content in the Inspector.

Describe the feature / enhancement and how it helps to overcome the problem or limitation

An action that allows the user to open a certain variable in the code editor, directly in the Inspector.

Describe how your proposal will work, with code, pseudo-code, mock-ups, and/or diagrams

There could be done via:

• a special click (e.g. Click on tooltip)
• a contextual menu item (right-click > Inspect that only shows during Play)
• a command (only worth it when bound to a shortcut (e.g. Ctrl+Alt+I)

which would open the variable under the cursor/caret in the Inspector.

If this enhancement will not be used often, can it be worked around with a few lines of script?

No

Is there a reason why this should be core and not an add-on in the asset library?

It affects the code editor and connects it to the Inspector directly.