Question 1

How do I debug a Neutron application?

Accepted Answer

Use IEChooser.exe from Windows 10 (at %SystemRoot%\System32\F12\IEChooser.exe) to attach developer tools to the embedded Trident engine, allowing you to inspect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript like a web page.

Question 2

Neutron vs AutoHotkey native GUI: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Neutron is better for modern, responsive interfaces using web tech, while native GUI is simpler for basic forms with less overhead. Choose Neutron if you need advanced styling or web frameworks, but stick to native for lightweight, traditional Windows dialogs.

Question 3

How to compile Neutron scripts with images into an EXE?

Accepted Answer

Add compiler directives like `;@Ahk2Exe-AddResource *10 image.png` for each file, then reference them without paths in your code (e.g., `neutron.Load("index.html")`). Neutron automatically loads resources from the executable when compiled.

Question 4

Can I use React or Vue with Neutron?

Accepted Answer

Limited support; Trident's outdated engine may not fully support modern frameworks. The README shows Bootstrap integration, but for React/Vue, you might need polyfills or older versions, and performance could be suboptimal.

Question 5

How to handle button clicks in Neutron?

Accepted Answer

Define an AHK function and call it from JavaScript using `ahk.FunctionName(event)`. For example, in the README, `onclick='ahk.Clicked(event)'` triggers an AHK function that receives the event and Neutron instance.

Question 6

Is Neutron good for high-performance applications?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal; the web-based approach adds overhead, especially with complex animations or large DOM updates. For CPU-intensive tasks, native GUIs or other frameworks like C++ might be better suited.

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