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pgo · 23-05-2005, 06:16

So I've started using TopStyle for editing static XHTML/CSS and am finding it very useful. I'm probably not noticing 90% of the features, but so far it's great.

I went to edit a template file (in PHP) for phpBB and it gave me a warning about editing anything but HTML/CSS. However, it showed up fine - color coded and all (just how I like it).

My question is this - does anyone have the experience with TopStyle to definitively say that it's appropriate for editing files in other languages - specifically PHP? That is, is it adequate for that or should I just use Dreamweaver and forget TopStyle?

I'd prefer to use 1 application for editing all text-based files.

Stickman · 23-05-2005, 06:31

I use it for php. After you set up the mappings, its lovely.

pgo · 23-05-2005, 07:49

Thanks, Sticks.

Maybe I'll buy a license then. Only have 10 more uses left on the trial!

superstoffe · 23-05-2005, 08:49

Have you tested Notepad2 ? I use that one and topstyle togheter. Just lovely.

pgo · 23-05-2005, 13:36

Yeah, I used to use Notepad2, but it's too irritating to have all those things on my taskbar - I prefer to have the one application open with tabs inside it - as in Dreamweaver and TopStyle.

Otherwise, I liked Notepad2 just fine.

Mr Fred · 24-05-2005, 02:51

SkEdit for the mac.

pgo · 24-05-2005, 03:06

PC user.

weldo · 24-05-2005, 03:26

I use something called Araneae...
Must get round to looking at TopStyle....

Joewebber · 24-05-2005, 03:58

http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/about.php

pgo · 24-05-2005, 04:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joewebber

http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/about.php

Lookin' good! I'll give that a go when I get home from work.

Thanks joe.

emil · 24-05-2005, 04:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joewebber

http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/about.php

that is a good one.

I also like
http://www.crimsoneditor.com/

cam · 24-05-2005, 04:19

if you're doing any serious development in php, particularly using oo techniques, i've found Zend Studio to be fantastic.

pgo · 24-05-2005, 04:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by i_am_cam

if you're doing any serious development in php, particularly using oo techniques, i've found Zend Studio to be fantastic.

Not as of yet - I'm as beginner as they come with PHP, but I'm going to start doing simple content management sorts of programming - i.e. templating and using includes to prevent having to repeat things like navigation and headers and footers - eventually moving into more complex programming.

I imagine that should be simple as piss.

cam · 24-05-2005, 05:30

if you haven't already, look at Smarty for a templating engine

and if you're getting into db-work (content management), AdoDB is very useful

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	TopStyle So I've started using TopStyle for editing static XHTML/CSS and am finding it very useful. I'm probably not noticing 90% of the features, but so far it's great. I went to edit a template file (in PHP) for phpBB and it gave me a warning about editing anything but HTML/CSS. However, it showed up fine - color coded and all (just how I like it). My question is this - does anyone have the experience with TopStyle to definitively say that it's appropriate for editing files in other languages - specifically PHP? That is, is it adequate for that or should I just use Dreamweaver and forget TopStyle? I'd prefer to use 1 application for editing all text-based files.

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Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,527	I use it for php. After you set up the mappings, its lovely.

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	Thanks, Sticks. Maybe I'll buy a license then. Only have 10 more uses left on the trial!

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superstoffe Super Individual Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney / Stockholm Posts: 367	Have you tested Notepad2 ? I use that one and topstyle togheter. Just lovely.

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	Yeah, I used to use Notepad2, but it's too irritating to have all those things on my taskbar - I prefer to have the one application open with tabs inside it - as in Dreamweaver and TopStyle. Otherwise, I liked Notepad2 just fine.

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pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,340	PC user.

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