File Types Options


Menu Command:   Tools > Options...
Shortcuts:   Options icon



The File Types Options Dialogue Box
The File Types Options Dialogue Box

File Filters

Displays a list of the existing file filters.


New FilterNew File Filter

Click this button to create a new file filter.


Delete Filter Delete File Filter

Click this button to delete the selected file filter.


Move Filter UpMove Filter Up

Click this button to move the selected file filter up one position on the Files of type combo box in the Open dialogue box, and the Save as type combo box in the Save As dialogue box.


Move Filter DownMove Filter Down

Click this button to move the selected file filter down one position on the Files of type combo box in the Open dialogue box, and the Save as type combo box in the Save As dialogue box.


Extension for selected filter

Lists the existing file extensions for the selected file filter. Also allows you to create new file extension associations for the selected file filter.

Note For example, to enter a new file extension called .ext enter ;*.ext


Syntax Coloring File Types: A file of this type

Lists the file types supported with syntax coloring.


Syntax Coloring File Types: if it has one of these extensions

Allows you to create new file extensions for the selected file type. Files with the file extensions listed in this text box will be syntax colored in the same manner as the selected file type.

Note For example, to enter a new file extension called .ext enter *.ext;