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CCSv4 C++ Editor Syntax preferences anemic.

SteveM
Prodigy 220 points


We recently upgraded to CCSv4. Earlier versions used Codewrite or whatever editor the user wished. The base C++ editor that comes with CCSv4 has a limited ability to alter the look of the code. For example, I would like function names in bold so that they stand out from variable names. I don't think this is possible because the syntax preferences for function names are lumped in the same broad category ("Others") as variable names. I can't imagine the majority of CCSv4 users are satisfied with the base editor. Is there a way to define a new editor or a plugin to extend the base editor syntax?

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    TI__Guru**** 472291 points

    Hi Steve,

    CCSv4 is based off Eclipse so you can try using other editors that will plug into Eclipse. Or you can also try extending the existing functionality.

    The below wiki topic has more details on this:

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Extending_CCS

    Thanks

    ki

  • 0 in reply to Ki
    Prodigy 220 points

    "CCSv4 is based off Eclipse so you can try using other editors that will plug into Eclipse."

    Sounds like that is not an option since your link states: "...if you installed the SlickEdit editor plug-in you would lose the ability to set breakpoints from the editor as we have to bypass the CDT breakpoint implementation as it is not capable of supporting the types of breakpoints present on TI devices."

    "Or you can also try extending the existing functionality."

    Hmm, yes. I understand the business strategy employed by TI's use of Eclipse. Sadly, that has not translated to lower priced license fees for the customer - still 4 large. I guess I'll just get used to the built-in editor or use CCS only for debug.

    Thanks Ki.

  • 0 in reply to SteveM
    TI__Guru**** 472291 points

    Another suggestion is to try out CCSv5. It is based off a newer version of Eclipse with a newer editor. There are a lot more preferences for editor customization like more options for syntax highlighting.

    http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Category:Code_Composer_Studio_v5

    ki