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=Import Syntax Highlighting=
 
To enable the colour coding (syntax highlighting) in Notepad++:
 
To enable the colour coding (syntax highlighting) in Notepad++:
* Download the Notepad++ Syntax Highlighting File from the <u>[https://downloads.tuflow.com/Utilities/Syntax_Highlighting/NPP_TUFLOW_Syntax_Highlighting.zip TUFLOW website]</u>.
 
* Save the file to a location on your computer.
 
* Select the Language tab - User Defined Dialogue.
 
* In the dialogue box, select Import:
 
 
<ol>
 
<ol>
[[File: UserDefinedLanguage_Import.png]]
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<li>Download the Notepad++ Syntax Highlighting File from the <u>[https://downloads.tuflow.com/Utilities/Syntax_Highlighting/NPP_TUFLOW_Syntax_Highlighting.zip TUFLOW website]</u>.
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<li>Save the file to a location on your computer.
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<li>Import the syntax highlighting by selecting Language > User Defined Language > Define your language...
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<li>In the dialogue box, select Import: <br>
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<br>
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[[File:dialogue_box_1.png]]<br>
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<br>
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<li>Navigate to the Notepad++ syntax highlighting xml file and select it. Click 'Open'.
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<li>Close any open TUFLOW control files (.tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .tmf, .ecf).
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<li>Restart Notepad++.
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<li>Open a TUFLOW control files (.tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .tmf, .ecf). The syntax colouring should now be associated with TUFLOW files.<br>
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<br>
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[[File:Syntax comparison 6.png]]<br>
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<br>
 
</ol>
 
</ol>
* Navigate to and select the Notepad++ syntax highlighting xml file you saved.
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=Update Syntax Highlighting=
* Close any open TUFLOW control files (.tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .tmf, .ecf).
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When updating the syntax highlighting file with a newer version, first remove the existing "TUFLOW" language definition:
* Restart Notepad++.
 
* Open a TUFLOW control files (.tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .tmf, .ecf). The syntax colouring should now be associated with TUFLOW files.
 
 
<ol>
 
<ol>
[[File:Syntax comparison 6.png]]
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<li>Remove the "TUFLOW" language definition by selecting Language > User Defined Language > Define your language...
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<li>Select "TUFLOW" as the User Language and select "Remove".
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<li>Restart Notepad++ before loading a new file.<br>
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<br>
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[[File: UserDefinedLanguage_TUFLOW.png]]<br>
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<br>
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<li>Follow the above listed steps to install the new syntax highlighting file.
 
</ol>
 
</ol>
 
 
Note: When updating the syntax highlighting file with a newer version, first remove the existing "TUFLOW" language definition.
 
* Select "TUFLOW" for the user language options.
 
* Select "Remove".
 
* Close Notepad++ and reopen it before loading the new file.
 
<ol>
 
[[File: UserDefinedLanguage_TUFLOW.png]]
 
</ol>
 
* Follow the above listed steps to install the new syntax highlighting file.
 
  
  
 
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Revision as of 12:27, 21 August 2023

Import Syntax Highlighting

To enable the colour coding (syntax highlighting) in Notepad++:

  1. Download the Notepad++ Syntax Highlighting File from the TUFLOW website.
  2. Save the file to a location on your computer.
  3. Import the syntax highlighting by selecting Language > User Defined Language > Define your language...
  4. In the dialogue box, select Import:

    Dialogue box 1.png

  5. Navigate to the Notepad++ syntax highlighting xml file and select it. Click 'Open'.
  6. Close any open TUFLOW control files (.tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .tmf, .ecf).
  7. Restart Notepad++.
  8. Open a TUFLOW control files (.tcf, .tgc, .tbc, .tmf, .ecf). The syntax colouring should now be associated with TUFLOW files.

    Syntax comparison 6.png

Update Syntax Highlighting

When updating the syntax highlighting file with a newer version, first remove the existing "TUFLOW" language definition:

  1. Remove the "TUFLOW" language definition by selecting Language > User Defined Language > Define your language...
  2. Select "TUFLOW" as the User Language and select "Remove".
  3. Restart Notepad++ before loading a new file.

    UserDefinedLanguage TUFLOW.png

  4. Follow the above listed steps to install the new syntax highlighting file.


Back to Notepad ++ tips.