Re: Toolbox beta release with Unicode support

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On Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 3:05:00 PM UTC-3, Markus Alexander Kuppe wrote:
> Hi all,
>     
> Ron Pressler contributed Unicode support to the TLAToolbox.
>       Unicode support makes it possible to render TLA+ with Unicode
>       characters. We believe Unicode support to improve readability
>       especially for new users due to the more familiar syntax.
>     
> Unicode support works for all Toolbox windows: the TLA+ editor,
>       the Model Editor and the Error Trace. See the screenshot below
>       which show the TLA+ editor and the Error Trace with Unicode
>       support enabled. Unicode support works at the UI level only and
>       can be easily toggled via the File> "Use Unicode" menu entry.
>       Your .tla files do not get rewritten with Unicode characters. When
>       typing with Unicode support enabled, ASCII input is converted to
>       Unicode on-the-fly. You do not have to type Unicode.
> 
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> The Unicode support required significant changes in the Toolbox
>       code base and although the feature appears solid, we think it is
>       best to initially release a beta version. Once we will have
>       gathered sufficient feedback from the beta testers, we will
>       incorporate Unicode support into the regular Toolbox release. This
>       is why the download link at https://tla2.msr-inria.inria.fr/unicode/
>       wants you to enter an email address with which we might eventually
>       solicit feedback. We will not use your email address for any other
>       purpose.
>     Thanks,
>     
> Markus

With the intention of just give some feedback on this I'd like to note that I  miss Unicode support in the last toolbox release (i.e. 1.5.6)