Notepad++ Syntax Highlighting

original ogrewiki page for mlg pros

full credit goes to all contributors of that wiki page

Supports material, overlay, particle, and cg files.

I don't know if this has already been made common knowledge here, It's been around for a few years. For most files we'll work with there's some user defined languages for n++ to make seeing what we're doing a whole lot easier.

The only con I've seen so far is that you /must/ use the default n++ theme, or it'll have a white background behind the letters. I'm sure somewhere in the .xml that can be configured, but for now I'll just try to explain where to put this simple file as easily as possible.

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If you don't have Notepad++

Spoiler:

 

First you'll need Notepad++.
Download the installer if you aren't sure which one is for you.

During installation (for your sake):

Note the install path.

32 bit: c:/program files/notepad++
64 bit will always default to: c:/program files(x86)/notepad++ because it is not a 64 bit application

Ensure that these options are selected.


Do not run n++ just yet! Let's 'install' the highlighter first. If it's open while you try to 'install' this you may not see any results.

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Next

Download the userDefineLang.xml from my sta.sh. It was placed in a zip so that deviantart didn't display the ENTIRE file.

Dark Version (optional):

*Choose either the normal or dark version.
DARK userDefineLang.xml

So, if you DO have Notepad++ already

If you followed the steps above to get and install Notepad++, see these two steps. You may or may not already have selected those same settings upon installing your copy even if you didn't use those simple instructions.

32 bit users who DIDN'T USE APPDATA:

Spoiler:

 

Navigate to c:/program files/notepad++

place the userDefineLang.xml in the notepad++ folder.

64 bit users who DIDN'T USE APPDATA:

Spoiler:

 

Navigate to c/program files(x86)/notepad++

place the userDefineLang.xml in the notepad++ folder.

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If you already have Notepad++, it most likely is set to read config files from APPDATA.

APPDATA location:

Spoiler:

 

Open up a new tab of windows explorer, type %APPDATA% into the address bar.

This should bring you to a folder with a location similar to mine:


Open up that Notepad++ folder.

Place the userDefineLang.xml there.

NEW: Dark version enabling:

REQUIRED for use of the dark version. (For eye saving!)

Spoiler:

 

In Notepad++
Preferences > Style Configurator


Select Theme > Twilight

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IF you can't figure out which setting you ticked upon installation of n++.. the contents of the folder look like this:


If you already have a userDefineLang.xml file, you'll want to use the original wiki page as reference and copy the code without the <NotepadPlus> tags - putting the ogre syntax information right before the end of the existing file, right above the last </NotepadPlus>.

But I really don't think many of you will, so ignore that.  

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Screenshots of final product:

 

Post any questions below if you need help.

EDIT: I am currently working on posting my old xml that was compatible with darker notepad++ skins. The alternate one I put up will work with the Twilight theme, as those dull colors aren't migraine city. (Even white on black is too much sometimes, let's be real.)

Twilight theme color example:

 

EDIT: If there are other formats that server 'makers' would like (or just plain OGRE users) I would be more than happy to add to the .xml. Maybe.. .weather? Etc.?

which file types have you made for?

By default this only supports materials, particles, cg programs, and .overlay files.

I did not make this, it was put together by multiple OGRE contributors. If it is not enabled after immediately installing it, you can choose the corresponding option in the Language tab. (or restart notepad++)



If there are requests for other files used in servers to have syntax highlighting, then I'd be more than happy to add some more support.

Bump, doublepost, sue me.

There's an alternative as well, with Intellisense inclusion. (intellisense to those who don't know, consider it autocomplete for programming and scripting) I prefer using Notepad++ since I don't need the extras, but this may prove to be more than useful for others.

http://www.ogre3d.org/tikiwiki/Yaose
http://veniogames.com/downloads/yaose/3.0.0.0/win32