Freeware programmer/text editor?

***Marek*** · 03-12-2004, 03:42 AM

I'm looking for a good replacement for Notepad. It should be freeware, it should be able to colorize Javascript-like syntax, and preferably it should be "folding" (the ability to fold in certain if-clauses so that things stay uncluttered). Any ideas?

Wormsie · 03-12-2004, 04:01 AM

I'd like to find such an editor, too.

There's SciTE. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

It supports colouring. I used it with Agast, but nowadays I use Notepad+ (like Notepad but with a few functions that make it a little superior to Notepad).

Lindset · 03-12-2004, 04:42 AM

Perhaps you'll like Texturizer

http://www.texturizer.net/screenshots.htm

Erwin_Br · 03-12-2004, 04:50 AM

Crimson Editor is my personal favorite.

--Erwin

Deshrill · 03-12-2004, 06:10 AM

There's one I use called Programmer's File Editor (PFE). It's not much more glorified than Notepad, but it can save files that are much larger than what Notepad allows. I use it to program HTML for my web site.

Programmer's File Editor

Bird · 03-12-2004, 06:39 AM

In linux, I use Xemacs. In the past, I used other editors like nedit, kwrite etc., but Xemacs is really powerful: it has auto-indent (my main reason for using it), colorizes lots of different syntaxes, and you can do a lot with it, even emailing and playing games. You can also install additional modules, and then you can even use it as a complete development environment. You can completely customize it, that is if you want to.

In windows, I don't program

. But there are also windows and even mac versions of Xemacs (binaries, but you can also download the source code and compile it yourself, I think)
http://www.xemacs.org

Tramboi · 03-12-2004, 07:46 AM

I really UltraEdit32 for Windows platform as a notepad replacement.

***Marek*** · 03-12-2004, 08:08 AM

Thanks for all the good suggestions. I set up SciTE to recognize WME's files and color them according to C syntax. I sadly can't figure out how to (automatically) color them as Javascript syntax, which would be slightly better, but oh well. Having a good editor in the first place really makes coding a lot easier.

Kingzjester · 03-12-2004, 08:33 AM

I have several text editors depending on what I need. It is slightly insane.

Zygomaticus · 03-12-2004, 09:13 AM

I don't mean to high jack this thread, but I myself was looking for something similar. Something like Frontpage, that would allow me to write code in HTML and immediately preview it without having to actually open up the HTML file I was editing in a browser.

A program that would essentially allow me to preview my HTML within the program and without having to open IE.

Any suggestions?

(Freeware, by the way)

Erkki · 03-12-2004, 10:09 AM

I have used UltraEdit32 and EditPlus2 usually. Currently only EditPlus2. Neither is freeware though. But they have a lot of extra functionality that I've found useful.

At the moment I'm using WOTGreal a lot (a specialized UnrealScript editor) for Deus Ex coding.

ragnar · 03-12-2004, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingzjester

I have several text editors depending on what I need. It is slightly insane.

That's rather insane, yes. Emacs solves all editing problems.

***Marek*** · 03-12-2004, 12:12 PM

Kode: pretty much all WYSIWYG HTML editors suck, except Macromedia Dreamweaver. Either use code all the way or use Dreamweaver, imho.

Edit: Pagemill might be decent these days, too. I dunno.

Bumstead · 03-12-2004, 12:26 PM

EditPlus all the way!
*oops, its not freeware, but its still very functional

*

Bird · 03-12-2004, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kode

I don't mean to high jack this thread, but I myself was looking for something similar. Something like Frontpage, that would allow me to write code in HTML and immediately preview it without having to actually open up the HTML file I was editing in a browser.

A program that would essentially allow me to preview my HTML within the program and without having to open IE.

Any suggestions?

(Freeware, by the way)

Like I said, there are lots of packages for Xemacs / Emacs (there's little difference between the 2). One of these packages is a real browser, w3.
You can easily get a preview (see screenshot: html on top, preview below, bad quality 'cuz i resized it).

I don't know how good the browser is, though... And you have to click the mouse to get it, it's not like it updates continuously...
There also exists a preview package for LaTeX, which I remember to be quite impressive. Other than that, you can play tetris, sokoban, mine game,... all in your editor. edit: I forgot to mention a text adventure called Dunnet.. The windows version I installed using the Netinstaller lets you choose which packages you want to download and install...

It takes some time to learn, though. You have lots of options and can completely customize the editor... In the beginning it can be hard to find what you want...
But, as ragnar said: Emacs solves all editing problems

Zygomaticus · 03-12-2004, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marek

Kode: pretty much all WYSIWYG HTML editors suck, except Macromedia Dreamweaver. Either use code all the way or use Dreamweaver, imho.

Edit: Pagemill might be decent these days, too. I dunno.

Marek, I'm not looking for a WYSIWYG editor. My bad for not clarifying. I'm perfectly comfortable with HTML, all I want is to be able to preview my code immediately (or with a click of a mouse) rather than have to physically open a browser window. (lots of annoyances this brings about.)

Bird, thanks for your suggestion, I'll check it out.

Wormsie · 03-12-2004, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marek

Thanks for all the good suggestions. I set up SciTE to recognize WME's files and color them according to C syntax. I sadly can't figure out how to (automatically) color them as Javascript syntax, which would be slightly better, but oh well. Having a good editor in the first place really makes coding a lot easier.

How did you get SciTE working in the first place? *embarrased* I can't figure out those files...

CaliMonk · 03-13-2004, 02:35 AM

I used to use Crimson Editor or SCiTE too, but in the end TSWEBEDITOR is better if you ask me.

It has highlighting for all languages as well, remote editing and lots of other great features. (And in stead of Crimson Editor it can save as much ftp login details as you want, crimson only does 10)

Its also freeware: http://www.tswebeditor.tk

ClémentXVII · 03-13-2004, 03:05 AM

VI is the best!

But it requires some training tu use, really.

Lindset · 03-13-2004, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClémentXVII

VI is the best!

But it requires some training tu use, really.

I've never really understood why some people think VI is that good

What's good about it? (I'm just curious)

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Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	I'd like to find such an editor, too. There's SciTE. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search It supports colouring. I used it with Agast, but nowadays I use Notepad+ (like Notepad but with a few functions that make it a little superior to Notepad). Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

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Deshrill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 260	There's one I use called Programmer's File Editor (PFE). It's not much more glorified than Notepad, but it can save files that are much larger than what Notepad allows. I use it to program HTML for my web site. Programmer's File Editor Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "How many good books suffer neglect through the inefficiency of their beginnings!" --Edgar Alan Poe

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Bird Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 88	In linux, I use Xemacs. In the past, I used other editors like nedit, kwrite etc., but Xemacs is really powerful: it has auto-indent (my main reason for using it), colorizes lots of different syntaxes, and you can do a lot with it, even emailing and playing games. You can also install additional modules, and then you can even use it as a complete development environment. You can completely customize it, that is if you want to. In windows, I don't program . But there are also windows and even mac versions of Xemacs (binaries, but you can also download the source code and compile it yourself, I think) http://www.xemacs.org Share Share this post on Twitter

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Tramboi Barroom hero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Paris, France Posts: 525	I really UltraEdit32 for Windows platform as a notepad replacement. Share Share this post on Twitter

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*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	Thanks for all the good suggestions. I set up SciTE to recognize WME's files and color them according to C syntax. I sadly can't figure out how to (automatically) color them as Javascript syntax, which would be slightly better, but oh well. Having a good editor in the first place really makes coding a lot easier. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Kingzjester Tactlessly understated Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Niceshire Posts: 2,045	I have several text editors depending on what I need. It is slightly insane. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Zygomaticus Liver of Life Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,317	I don't mean to high jack this thread, but I myself was looking for something similar. Something like Frontpage, that would allow me to write code in HTML and immediately preview it without having to actually open up the HTML file I was editing in a browser. A program that would essentially allow me to preview my HTML within the program and without having to open IE. Any suggestions? (Freeware, by the way) Share Share this post on Twitter

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Erkki Umbilicus Mundi Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stonia Posts: 1,266	I have used UltraEdit32 and EditPlus2 usually. Currently only EditPlus2. Neither is freeware though. But they have a lot of extra functionality that I've found useful. At the moment I'm using WOTGreal a lot (a specialized UnrealScript editor) for Deus Ex coding. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________

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*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	Kode: pretty much all WYSIWYG HTML editors suck, except Macromedia Dreamweaver. Either use code all the way or use Dreamweaver, imho. Edit: Pagemill might be decent these days, too. I dunno. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Bumstead Munior Jember Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 33	EditPlus all the way! oops, its not freeware, but its still very functional Share Share this post on Twitter

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CaliMonk Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14	I used to use Crimson Editor or SCiTE too, but in the end TSWEBEDITOR is better if you ask me. It has highlighting for all languages as well, remote editing and lots of other great features. (And in stead of Crimson Editor it can save as much ftp login details as you want, crimson only does 10) Its also freeware: http://www.tswebeditor.tk Share Share this post on Twitter

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ClémentXVII Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 21	VI is the best! But it requires some training tu use, really. Share Share this post on Twitter

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