OpenModelica has an automatic error-checking feature in textual mode. If the syntax of the model has an error (most times because it is work in progress), this does not allow to go check another code or to access the top menu bar.

To my understanding this should be allowed, because as you develop a model, it is quite common that you need to see another code (for example to a connecting component or an inherited component etc.). It makes my workflow less productive. I am ok with keeping errors inside the model, and “discover them” once I finish development and want to compile/simulate.

Any idea how to disable or workaround this feature?

I went through the user guide, forums and the options – but I did not find any solution.