STM32CubeIDE dark mode preprocessor highlighting bug

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May 28, 2019
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I'm running STM32CubeIDE on a Ubuntu 18.04 system. I've switched it to dark mode for programming, but any "#if" preprocessor directives in the code have a light background. Which, makes it impossible to read. I've looked through all the properties on syntax coloring, and I don't even see a place where I can choose a background color for preprocessor directives.

I'd happily install another theme, but I'm not sure how I'm supposed to do that.

Here's a screen shot: https://i.imgur.com/CuaDg4E.png

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Best answer by Yuk117

I recommend "Darkest Dark Theme with DevStyle" plugin that configure all to dark mode.

It can be installed from Eclipse Marketplace.

DNowa.10

Visitor II

I've had the same issue. Instead of "General -> Appearance -> Colors and Fonts", try "C/C++ -> Editor". In "Appearance color options" choose "Inactive code highlight" on the list and select a color of your choice. Or just untick "Highlight inactive code" on "General Behavior" form above.

Yuk117Best answer

Associate II

I recommend "Darkest Dark Theme with DevStyle" plugin that configure all to dark mode.

It can be installed from Eclipse Marketplace.

FMenk.1

Visitor II

Fantastic theme, with great new icons and it fixed the same problem 8)

salar.yunis

Visitor II

I had the same problem, you can find it in General -> Preferences -> Editors -> Text Editors -> Annotations -> C/C++ Occurrences.

embeddedt

Visitor II

I think it's an Eclipse issue, not necessarily an STM32CubeIDE one. Eclipse has had a number of issues with dark themes for years. As far as I know, the best workaround is to manually fix the color like others have shown above.