Editor Environment - SQS SQF CPP CFG

[[aps]gnat 28]

Fresh PC OS loaded, Win7 64bit and now putting all my Editing tools back on.

But, I used to use Chris Henderson software for SQS and SQF and SciTE for Model.cfg and Config.cpp

I'd prefer now to use just 1 application for all, so I'm looking for suggestions on what does do all these files, preferably with a proper Programming type GUI with command recognition (even if its just C++ ).

Notepad++ has a few community addons

Chris Henderson ArmA Edit also has community addons

But neither suggest they can also be tweaked to open CFG's and CPP's

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=4826

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=1455

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8354

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7864

Appreciate some feedback on the likely best solution.

[Jonescrusher 10]

notepad++ would be your best bet if you want one app to use for multiple languages. It works fine for config files. I personally just use regular notepad to do everything, but that is because I am a masochist.

Notepad++ covers just about every major programming language. And I believe there are some plugins for it to cover sqf syntax and what not.

Edited January 1, 2010 by Jonescrusher

[[aps]gnat 28]

Thanks JC

Unfortunately Notepadd++ is being a real PIG with Win7 64bit :(

For example it won't let me associate file extensions. More likely a MS issue, but a pain either way.

[Deadfast 43]

N++ SQF plugin :)

[Snake Man 407]

EditPadPro is my recommendation.

[jasono 0]

Don't have any issues on Win7 64bit Professional with Notepad++.

I just assign cpp and cfg files to c++ syntax. Deadfast posted a plugin above that will also syntax the commands within ArmA as well as syntax highlighting for SQF. It comes up with an error each time I use it but apparently thats normal with everyone.

[Deadfast 43]

It comes up with an error each time I use it but apparently thats normal with everyone.

Doesn't happen for me with the "Recoded" version.

[[aps]gnat 28]

Thanks guys

Using the Plugin, couple questions

- How do I get automaticly recognise SQS (and CFG & CPP for that matter) as "SQF" as well, without having to select the language every time after you've opended the file :(

- Is there any way to assign it as "Open With" so when you double click, it opens. At the moment I can only Right-Click, "Open with Notepad++"

When I try to assign SQF and SQS etc as "Open with Notepad++", Win7 refuses to acknowledge the notepad++ exe as a valid program to use.

Win7 is nice in some ways, but a complete bitch with other simple things.

[cross 1]

Install the recoded plugin by ionos for NP++

-go to settings>styleconfigurator

-select the language on the left side. C++ OR SQF (should be at the bottom.)

-at the bottom you should see the default.ext and user.ext

-enter the extensions you want to associate to the language into the user.ext box (put space in between each one)

This was for styling of the files when you open in np++. So that it thinks the file belongs to that language.

Now as for associating the file extensions to the Notepad++ in windows ->

-Right click the file you want to associate.

-Click on OpenWith

-Click on "Choose default program"

-Leave "always open this file type with this application" ticked

-When you select NP++ and open the file, it will open this file extension with NP++ from now on.

Edited January 2, 2010 by Cross

[[aps]gnat 28]

Install the recoded plugin by ionos for NP++

-go to settings>styleconfigurator

-select the language on the left side. C++ OR SQF (should be at the bottom.)

-at the bottom you should see the default.ext and user.ext

-enter the extensions you want to associate to the language into the user.ext box (put space in between each one)

This was for styling of the files when you open in np++. So that it thinks the file belongs to that language.

Thanks Cross! Worked fine once I "Run as Administrator" Notepad++, to get the changes to stick.

Now as for associating the file extensions to the Notepad++ in windows ->

-Right click the file you want to associate.

-Click on OpenWith

-Click on "Choose default program"

-Leave "always open this file type with this application" ticked

-When you select NP++ and open the file, it will open this file extension with NP++ from now on.

Nope! Doesn't work with a normal logon to Win764bit

If I log use an administrator login I can make the changes (have to browse for the NPP exe, and then it adds it to the "default programs", but that change in that profile doesn't effect my normal login profile :(

It seems impossible to get NPP to appear in the "default programs" section.

[cross 1]

Need to associate NPP with the extensions

cp>programs>make a file type open with a program.

[[aps]gnat 28]

Nop, still doesn't stick Cross.

Somehow I've got to give myself admin rights while trying the above steps.

Changing to an Admin account/profile just means the changes only are visible in that account/profile, not my main 1.