Xcode 7.3: Beam cursor hard to find when using a dark background

Originator:avedesk
Number:rdar://26060992 Date Originated:03-May-2016 01:02 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Developer Tools Product Version:Xcode 7.3 (7D175)
Classification:Enhancement Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When using a dark background in Xcode, the beam cursor is very hard to spot because it's almost completely dark as well. A simple solution would be to add a white outline to the beam cursor, as was previous possible to do manually: https://github.com/egold/better-xcode-ibeam-cursor

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Use an Xcode theme with a dark (black) background
2. Try to locate the beam cursor in the editor

Expected Results:
- Easy to do

Actual Results:
- Is incredibly hard, because the beam cursor only has a faint white border. Over time, this leads to build up frustration and lots of sadness :(

Regression:
Since Xcode 7.3, the following hack is no longer possible https://github.com/egold/better-xcode-ibeam-cursor

Notes:
Adding a white outline to the beam cursor will improve the life of countless Xcode users who like to use a dark background.

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