Display Sequence Call target Sequence and Parameter comments in the 'Step Settings for <Sequence Call>' Module tab

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It would be nice if the Step Settings for a Sequence Call step's Module tab would also list the calling sequences comments field and the parameter comments in addition to the prototype information. This would allow sequence calls to easily present information on the expected use of the sequence, along with parameter information (ranges, default options, etc) that would be useful to the developer. I've created a simple mockup of what I'd like to see here:

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By adding these features, sequences can contain their own 'help' information which would allow the developer to configure the call without having to leave the step module dialog.

Thanks,

-Jack

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This is a lot like showing the VI Description for VI calls - users need to know what is the intended use of the sequence. KUDOS!

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I also agree this would be handy. Too often those comments get lost behind the edges of windows/ etc. and they could be really handy to have when setting up sequence calls.

I might even go further and want to see parameter comments/ variable comments in other places too... like on codemodule calls... maybe as optional tooltips?

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