Syntax Folding by the SciTE Editor

[rmarkables]

Hi,

I have a script over 6000 lines, so I use the Syntax Folding feature of the SciTE editor constantly. Something changed with the latest verion of AutoIt or the editor which causes the script to "unfold" every time I compile.

Is there a setting to control this reaction?

Or perhaps a setting to automaticcally refold the script?

Any hints of tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mark

[Bert]

I'm not sure on the solution to this one, for Jos is the guru when it comes to SciTe. One work around is to divide your code up into sections, and have each section as a separate file. Have a master script, and use #include to put the pieces together. This way it makes it more manageable. SOme of my scripts are over 10,000 lines, so I went to this to make it easier to manage the thing.

[MHz]

These are my fold options. In the Scite menu: "Options" -> "Open User Options File", paste them in and save, and then see if it helps.

# Folding
# enable folding, and show lines below when collapsed.
fold=1
fold.compact=1
fold.flags=16
fold.symbols=2
fold.on.open=1
fold.comment=1
fold.preprocessor=1

[Jos]

Hi,

I have a script over 6000 lines, so I use the Syntax Folding feature of the SciTE editor constantly. Something changed with the latest verion of AutoIt or the editor which causes the script to "unfold" every time I compile.

Is there a setting to control this reaction?

Or perhaps a setting to automaticcally refold the script?

Any hints of tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mark

Mark,

I just tried on a smaller script but pressing F7 doesn't unfold.

How can i replicate the behavior you get ?

Jos

[Richard Robertson]

It may be that parts of the script are being changed by Tidy.

[rmarkables]

It may be that parts of the script are being changed by Tidy.

Thanks to all for your responses.

The folding code in the User Options file had no effect.

I had noticed Tidy did unfold the code when run, but I am not running Tidy on every build. I did notice when I upgrade the AutoIt and SciTE the INI files were now included into the code. These are the new directives:

CODE

#Region ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****

#AutoIt3Wrapper_icon=C:\Documents and Settings\Mark_Ables\My Documents\My Pictures\ICONS\filetype3.ico

#AutoIt3Wrapper_outfile=C:\data\Apps\AutoIt3\_Mark's_Stuff\eSupport_Coordinator_V2.0.exe

#AutoIt3Wrapper_UseUpx=n

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Description=AutoIt v3 Compiled Script

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Fileversion=2.0.0.209

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Fileversion_AutoIncrement=y

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_LegalCopyright=A Mark Ables

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Language=1033

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Field=Owner|BFH Analyst

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Run_AU3Check=n

#AutoIt3Wrapper_AU3Check_Parameters=-q

#EndRegion ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****

Thanks

Mark

[rmarkables]

I'm not sure on the solution to this one, for Jos is the guru when it comes to SciTe. One work around is to divide your code up into sections, and have each section as a separate file. Have a master script, and use #include to put the pieces together. This way it makes it more manageable. SOme of my scripts are over 10,000 lines, so I went to this to make it easier to manage the thing.

Hi Volly,

I had the code arranged into separate files at one time, but during my learning curve, for some reason I thought it would be better to have them in one file.

BTW, I feel like I am still very early in my learning curve, but I know I would not be near as far along if it were not for this forum and it's very helpful contributors.

Thanks for your help.

Mark

[rmarkables]

Mark,

I just tried on a smaller script but pressing F7 doesn't unfold.

How can i replicate the behavior you get ?

Jos

Hi Jos,

I am running SciTE version 1.75, Nov 22 2007 15:38:26 by Neil Hodgson and AutoIt version v3.2.10.0 with no customization, except attempting the fold options suggested by MHz. I also post the Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI earlier in this thread.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Mark

[Jos]

Mark,

This line:

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Fileversion_AutoIncrement=y

will trigger a fileupdate thus a reload of the file which in turn will expand all folds.

Jos

[rmarkables]

Mark,

This line:

#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Fileversion_AutoIncrement=y

will trigger a fileupdate thus a reload of the file which in turn will expand all folds.

Jos

Hi Jos,

Thank you very much for your advice. This has resolved my (current) issue in a flash !!

Mark