SynEdit can open extremely large files, up to the limit of virtual memory.
You can have up to 255 files open within SynEdit at once (memory permitting, of course).
To open images correctly using the Open Image command under the File menu, you must have an image editing application associated with graphic files.
Opening files in their default viewers only works when there is an associated viewer for the file.
It's easy to export lists of commonly used keywords as Cliptext libraries. Just use the Export as Cliptext menu item under the File menu.
To submit easily readable and well-presented code, you can export your color coded source as RichText for printing and formatting. Use the Export as RTF menu item in the File menu.
If you want to re-use a library of routines or a helpful code snippet, save it as a template by selecting Export as Template from the File menu.
Disable automatic color coding if you will be editing large source files. Simply let SynEdit color code the file as you type, and refresh the color coding manually.
Indented code is easier to read and debug. To beautify your code, use the Indent/ Unindent Selection commands in the Format menu.
To quickly change your editor settings, try saving your most common settings as a Default Profile. You can then restore your old syntax settings with just a few mouse clicks from the Options dialog.
To speed up editing, you can drag and drop text from other text editors into SynEdit's document windows.
For general purpose code editing, only use nonproportional (monospace) fonts for editing to increase screen readability.
If you are importing a word processor document into SynEdit, convert all tabs to spaces before saving your file to plain text.
The author of SynEdit is a very friendly fellow. Drop him a line at developer@syned.com to make suggestions, report bugs or just offer encouragement.
Backups of files opened in SynEdit are saved with the same filename as the original, with a tildre (~) attached to the end.
You can graft SynEdit onto most freeware command-line compilers using the functions on the Configure Compiler/ Viewer dialog in the Advanced menu.
Creating a setup to edit new languages is easy. Simply create a new language profile by selecting 'Create New Language Profile' from the 'Advanced' menu.
SynEdit is FREE. Distribute it freely to all of your friends / associates / colleagues / workmates.
The tab width within SynEdit's edit windows is variable. Use the 'Editor Settings' dialog to change it.
