| 1. | I cannot edit read-only files. Why? |
| 2. | I cannot save view settings. Why should I every start remove toolbars again and again? |
| 3. | How to switch CodePad to other language? |
| 4. | Can I see preview before print? |
| 5. | Where can I find help file for CodePad? |
| 6. | Codepad doesn't use syntax highlighting (syntax definition). What is wrong? |
| 7. | I configure user action to use external compiler. Can I handle erros if they occured in source code? |
| 8. | How are Syntax Definitions and Code Templates loading? What filename must they have? |
| 9. | I found a bug. What can I do? |
| 10. | I can create my own Syntax Definition, I don't know how. |
| 11. | I made new Translation, Code Templates, Syntax Definition or Color Scheme. Can I send it to you? |
| 12. | Can I send suggestions for new functions? |
| 13. | Can I get CodePad source files? |
| Q: | I cannot edit read-only files. Why? |
| A: | In menu View toggle Read Only item. This will remove read-only attribute of edited file. |
| Q: | I cannot save view settings. Why should I every start remove toolbars again and again? |
| A: | You have to save last state and position of CodePad's windows and toolbars. In menu Configure click on Save State and Position item. |
| Q: | How to switch CodePad to other language? |
| A: | It is very easy. In Options on General tab choose language you want. If required language doesn't exists, please visit CodePad's HomePage if it is available. You can make yours translation too. |
| Q: | Can I see preview before print? |
| A: | Print preview is not avalable now. It is added into Wish and Plans. |
| Q: | Where can I find help file for CodePad? |
| A: | Full help for CodePad is not available now. There is available Little Users Manual and this FAQ only. |
| Q: | Codepad doesn't use syntax highlighting (syntax definition). What is wrong? |
| A: | First, make sure View Color Syntax in menu View is On. You have to configure Syntax Definitions what you want. Go to Options on Syntax Definition tab or simply in menu Syntax on item Configure. Turn on Syntax Definition you want to use and specify file extensions. C.T. mean that Syntax Definition has a Code Template. |
| Q: | I configure user action to use external compiler. Can I handle erros if they occured in source code? |
| A: | Yes, you can define parser rule. If it is defined, CodePad will parse compiler output and try to find file name and error line number. In examples: NSIS (Nullsoft inslaller) Compiler output: Error in script "P:\Codepad\CodePad.nsi" on line 18 -- aborting creation processParser rule: *"%n"*line %l (space character at the end)Turbo Pascal Compiler output: P:\CodePad\pas_test.pas(9): Error 13: File not found (OBJECT.TPU)Parser rule: %n(%l)Please note, parameters must be separated by unique chars or words, at the end too! |
| Q: | How are Syntax Definitions and Code Templates loading? What filename must they have? |
| A: | After you choose any Syntax Definition, CodePad automatically load Syntax Definition and Code Templates if exists. Syntax Definitions are located in CodePad\Syntax Definitions directory. Code Templates file must be placed in CodePad\Code Templates directory and must have the same name as Syntax Definition file (i.e.: Syntax Definition file - textfile.def, Code Templates file - textfile.tpl). |
| Q: | I found a bug. What can I do? |
| A: | First of all, be sure you're using newest version of CodePad. Please send me as much info about it as you can. Can you repeat it? How? What exactly happened? |
| Q: | I can create my own Syntax Definition, I don't know how to do it. |
| A: | Please see Object pascal or ASP in HTML syntax definitions included in CodePad instalation for examples. For easier syntax see i.e. Assembler syntax definition. |
| Q: | I made new Translation, Code Templates, Syntax Definition or Color Scheme. Can I send it to you? |
| A: | Yes, please! I try them and add them into new CodePad version and/or into ExtraPack. Please send me sample of edited code to trying them too. |
| Q: | Can I send suggestions for new functions? |
| A: | Yes, please! If possible, send your suggestions clearly separated and numbered, and as short as possible. Unfortunately my wish list is already very long, so I cannot guarantee if or when your wish will be implemented. |
| Q: | Can I get CodePad source files? |
| A: | CodePad is freeware, not OpenSource. |