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[Chris]

The following is a proposed change log entry for the next release:

Added Rajat's TextPad syntax file and clip library to the Extras folder (which is accessible via the Start Menu). Also included is a script to install these features. When installed, TextPad will recognize and colorize the AutoHotkey language. In addition, the clip library allows command syntax to be pasted into the editor very quickly. Hopefully, similar add-ons for other editors will be developed in the coming months. Volunteers are welcome.

I've put a copy of Rajat's excellent work here. If any of you use TextPad, please give this a try if you get time, and let us know if spot any areas that should be improved:
http://www.autohotkey.com/download/extras/editors/TextPad.zip

[ribbet.1]

Hi, thought I'd rather this than add a new thread. The syntax file for Textpad doesn't appear to work for Textpad 5.1. I'm not saying it's the fault of the script however; I've tried manually associating the syntax file in 5.1 also, and I still haven't gotten the colors. And Rajat's script is not successfully installing the clips either, which I did manage to associate manually. And the optional macros to run script, use intellisense, etc. are not installing either.

Only done this once. It it's just an anomaly, sorry bout that. I have reverted to 4.73 at least for now, which was very nice anyway.

[Another Chris]

Rajat script worked fine for me with Textpad 5.1. You just need to go through it and replace Texpad 4 with Textpad 5. The issue is that Textpad 5 installs into a different directory than Textpad 4.

[Da Rossa]

Hi gentlemen.
I downloaded the .syn file from Rajat, but I can't get it to work anyhow. What do I do? I put the syn files in the correct folder inside the Textpad directory, then executed the script to install it... went through the three prompted steps and nothing. The syntax in here is ugly. I go to options-document classes in Textpad, in there I see the .AHK colours right as I set them, but in the application it stays grey, very difficult to read.

What can I do?

p.s. my TXPad version is 5.03.
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[Alzpa]

Da Rossa,
Here are detailed instructions that should get it working:
1. Download http://www.autohotkey.com/download/extras/editors/TextPad.zip
2. Unzip it and open the created folder
3. Edit "Run this to install syntax and clip library files for TextPad.ahk" in notepad or textpad
4. Do a find/replace of "TextPad 4" with "TextPad 5"
5. Save and Close the file.
6. Double click on "Run this to install syntax and clip library files for TextPad.ahk"
7. You should be good to go now.
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[Da Rossa]

Thanks sir!! It worked! Very smart!
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[Alzpa]

No problem I'm glad it worked.
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