NotepadPlusPlus Highlighting

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:
   
   
   
   
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.
   
   
   
   

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

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