NotepadPlusPlus Highlighting

From TUFLOW FV Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Install Syntax Highlighting

To enable the colour coding (syntax highlighting) in Notepad++:

  1. Download the Notepad++ Syntax Highlighting File from the TUFLOW website.
  2. Save the file to a location on your computer.
  3. Import the syntax highlighting by selecting Language > User Defined Language > Define your language...
  4. In the dialogue box, select Import:



  5. Navigate to the Notepad++ syntax highlighting xml file and select it. Click 'Open'.
  6. Close any open TUFLOW control files (.fvc, .tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .ecf).
  7. Restart Notepad++.
  8. Open any TUFLOW control file (.fvc, .tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .ecf). The syntax colouring should now be associated with TUFLOW files.



Update Syntax Highlighting

When updating the syntax highlighting file with a newer version, first remove the existing "TUFLOW" language definition:

  1. Remove the "TUFLOW" language definition by selecting Language > User Defined Language > Define your language...
  2. Select "TUFLOW" as the User Language and select "Remove".
  3. Restart Notepad++ before loading the new syntax highlighting file.



  4. Follow the above listed steps to install the new syntax highlighting file.


Back to Notepad ++ tips.