big console window!

Development Tools IDE 1.x
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Why the heck is the console window below where errors show in 1.8.10 SO HUGE?

I have limited res avail

It wont size down.... MAD

2

Hmm, on my 1.8.10 (windows) I am able to size it down to only fit a couple lines, or up so it takes up almost the whole window.

3

To reduce the minimum height of the console, do this:

  • File > Preferences
  • Click the link at the line following More preferences can be edited directly in the file. This will open the Arduino15 (or similar name depending on OS) folder.
  • Close the Arduino IDE.
  • Open Arduino15/preferences.txt in a text editor.
  • Edit the value of the console.lines property according to your preferences. If you set it to 0, you will be able to hide the console completely.

I can understand why you may prefer a smaller console window, but please don't ignore the contents of the console, since the warnings, errors, and other information shown in the console is often very important.

4

Thanks pert... you are always helpful! I got memory problems and depression... wanna build my DomEStat system (security, etc)

5

You're welcome. I'm glad if I was able to be of assistance. Good luck with your project. Enjoy!
Per