A plugin compiler for the CodeWarrior IDE. It doesn't do anything on its own, instead it calls an AppleScript (or another script written in an OSA-compliant language).
Why would I want to use it?
Well, have you ever wanted to use standalone development tools from CodeWarrior? Maybe you need to preprocess some of your source code with a perl script or you intend to use Sun's JavaCC parser generator for java.
How do I use it?
There's no dedicated Preferences Panel to set up (yet).
In the Project/Target Panel you need to set up file types and extensions for files that ought to get passed to the CompileScript.
In your script tell the IDE which files you have changed! See the sample script for an example.
Caveats?
Be sure that the files your CompileScript writes to are closed.
What does it cost?
Nothing, it's free. It wasn't such a big deal to write this. But just in case you want to sponsor my CodeWarrior subscription I won't stop you. [Additional whining about poor students deleted.]
What's new in this version?
The plugin now makes temporary copies of source files that are open in the IDE. The copies are put into a folder called "(Script Executor Temp)" within the project folder.
Script properties are now persistent.
What's still left to do?
Maybe a minimal user interface to set the script. I thought of adding a text field for the script, but it seems that the dedicated script editors are much more suitable for the task. Everyone has Script Editor anyway.
Disclaimer
Use this software at your own risk. I don't take any responsibility for it.
How to reach the author?
Michael Schürig
Hermannstr. 26
53225 Bonn
Germany
mailto:uzs90z@uni-bonn.de (may change sometime in 1997!)
