Notepad++ syntax highlighting and autocompletion: v0.5, v0.1

[*:2tybjj8t]This is my version of Notepad++'s UserDefinedLang.xml for AutoHotkey syntax highlighting. Made for Notepad++ v5.6.6

Current: v0.5
Download userDefLang.xml

The file goes in %appdata%\Notepad++. Remember to restart npp after the file is changed.

[*:2tybjj8t]I also have an API file for autocompletion of functions and commands with param tips on functions.

Current: v0.1
Download AutoHotkey.xml

Put it in %InstallDir%\plugins\APIs. Remember to restart npp after changes.
Then make sure to go into Settings > Preferences > Backup/Autocompletion tab and turn autocompletion on.
(I prefer: both checked, top option, and "3 th" character)

[*:2tybjj8t]You can download my current sylers.xml here:

Current: v0.1
Download stylers.xmlA screenshot: (v0.4)


All Versions:[*:2tybjj8t]userDefineLang.xml v0.1
[*:2tybjj8t]userDefineLang.xml v0.3
[*:2tybjj8t]userDefineLang.xml v0.4
[*:2tybjj8t]userDefineLang.xml v0.5
[*:2tybjj8t]AutoHotkey.xml v0.1
[*:2tybjj8t]stylers.xml v0.1

Here are some other topics related to AHK code editing in NPP:For those who use Notepad++ (aka npp)
Notepad++ 5.0 autocomplete
Bug in Notepad++ syntax highlighting
Notepad++ definition

Updated.

[*:1rilqv21]Added commas, parens, and other operators to the Operators section. This fixes cases where quoted text comes directly after a paren or other operator but doesn't highlight properly. It also simplifies and fixes command keywords without trailing spaces.
[*:1rilqv21]Added #NoEnv (forgot last time)
[*:1rilqv21]Broke the % highlighting somewhat.

Updated
[*:3kvgm4vk]Added missing keywords
[*:3kvgm4vk]Fixed more operators so keywords are recognized better
[*:3kvgm4vk]Changed the colors around a little bit
[*:3kvgm4vk]Lost v0.2

Can I see a screenshot before I decide to switch?

I'm also to lazy to 'test' it.

I'm also too lazy to 'test' it.

Whoa! I didn't know there was such a thing as being too lazy. :shock:

I added the screenshot.

[edit]I cropped the picture[/edit]
[edit] ...several times[/edit]

ehm, might consider switching from notepad2 to ++

always glad to win over converts

Updated.

[*:7zyrzgjo]Slight additions to UserDefineLang.xml.
[*:7zyrzgjo]Linked to all versions in first post.
[*:7zyrzgjo]Added version numbers to all xml files.
[*:7zyrzgjo]Added AutoHotkey.xml API autocompletion! (see first post for details)
[*:7zyrzgjo]Updated screenshot with better example code and to show off autocompletion.
[*:7zyrzgjo]Removed code from first post. (you have to download from files now)
[*:7zyrzgjo]Checked to make sure it works with newest Notepad++ version (5.6.5)

Updated.

[*:2p8ffv0d]Added a couple missing keywords.
[*:2p8ffv0d]Added a link to my current stylers.xml for anyone that wants it.

thank you.
great work

Excellent work, I've finally made the switch from toralfs PSPad. You should ask the Notepad++ developers to include your AutoHotkey files in their official release, then Chris can recommend it in the documentation as the preferred editor.

nice! thank you for this
maybe someone can create a whole package....
a portable notepad++ with everything needed for ahk
it has been done before but its outdated

functionlist plugin doesnt seem to work for me on this new version

heres the rules i use on my older version of npp though

<!-- m -->https://ahknet.autoh... ... tRules.xml<!-- m -->

Perhaps post the material on the AutoHotkey wiki so more people can maintain it and fix any bugs that might arise for future versions of AutoHotkey and/or Notepad++

All I always wanted.

Thanks a lot! (Y)

How do you activate userdeflang.xml?
Doesn't seem to work on my Windows 7 computer.

Whats the trick?