SC2Mapster

I have finished my syntax highlighting and autocomplete files for NotepadPlusPlus and I've decided to release them for public use.

If you've never used NotepadPlusPlus you can find it here: http:notepad-plus-plus.org/

These files include every native and constant from natives.galaxy, NativeLib.galaxy, AI.galaxy and TacticalAI.galaxy as of the current 1.3.0 patch. This is much more up to date and exhaustive than any previously released autocomplete file.

I prefer a darker color theme while scripting because staring at a 100% white screen for 8+ hours can cause eye strain. If you've never used a dark theme for scripting/coding before, I highly suggest you try it out. Below are a couple screenshots to give you an idea of what it looks like:

Of course, if you don't like the style you are free to use the autocomplete file and design your own theme.

If you plan to download this, make SURE you follow the steps in the included readme file. If you have any trouble getting it working after following all of the directions, feel free to post about it here.

Download link: http://bit.ly/e6npsO

Edit: I have created a modified 2nd version of the theme which supports code folding but does not support syntax highlighting for the NativeLib functions. (Those are the ones that begin with libNtve_) It does still autocomplete them, however, they appear in white text like user-defined functions. If you enjoy code folding, you will want to download this version instead.

Download link (folding version): http://bit.ly/gTPu1P

Great stuff. I use this on a daily basis (well, it's predecessor) and develop some truly massive stuff.
I can't tell you how much intellisense helps for little hints as opposed to keeping the API open at all times.

With Blizzard too incompetent to fix their damn syntax highlighting it's even more of a help.

Great, but still, I like SBeiers editor more at the moment. Especially the part, where it uses the actual sc2 files, and thus does not need to be updated constantly, when new natives are added (not to mention it actually parses the code :) )

SBeiers editor is pretty nice indeed. After checking it out, I would offer this comparison to anyone who is wondering whether they should use NotepadPlusPlus or his editor for scripting Galaxy:

SBeiers editor:

• + Continuous syntax checking
• + Autocomplete is always up to date
• - Any 3rd party Galaxy parser that exists at this point has not been sufficiently tested
• - Cannot change font, font size, or syntax coloring
• - Only handles 1 currently open script

NotepadPlusPlus:

• + Control over the appearance of code
• + Autocomplete is a bit more responsive
• + Open multiple scripts in tabs
• - Autocomplete may be out of date after a patch until it is updated
• - Requires special configuration for Galaxy

@grim001: Go

Pretty accurate. For me personally, SBeiers points outweight the need of tabs and styles; however this is definitely something, which could be improved.

@Kueken531: Go

I liked SBier's but the fact that it can only open one file at a time is like stepping back into the past for me. I just can't do it.

This is great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

@greythepirate: Go

Hey, did you find an option? I would like to code my map from my Coda Editor or something else on my mac.