kroll Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Greetings all :) Does anyone have an opinion on what is the best text editor to use for editing the PHP files? Currently I am using Notepad, however it does not display the text to my liking. So if you have a favourite editor that is freeware I would be very happy to hear from you. Cheeers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥Vger Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 There are two I can recommend - Crimson Editor and Text Pad, both are free downloads, Crimson Editor is Feeware while Text Pad is Shareware and comes with a nag screen to register. However, the Find In Files feature of Text Pad is far superior to the same feature in Crimson Editor - so worth the nag screen (IMO). Vger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safoo Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 There are many that forum members have recommended. Search "php editor" and you should be able to find the threads. I prefer Ultraedit, though it is not shareware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroll Posted December 26, 2005 Author Share Posted December 26, 2005 There are two I can recommend - Crimson Editor and Text Pad, both are free downloads, Crimson Editor is Feeware while Text Pad is Shareware and comes with a nag screen to register. However, the Find In Files feature of Text Pad is far superior to the same feature in Crimson Editor - so worth the nag screen (IMO). Vger Thanks Vger, I'll give them a go. Cheers Peter. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroll Posted December 26, 2005 Author Share Posted December 26, 2005 There are many that forum members have recommended. Search "php editor" and you should be able to find the threads. I prefer Ultraedit, though it is not shareware. Hi Safoo, Thanks for the info, I give it a try. Cheers, Peter :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥toyicebear Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 My personal favorite is PHP Designer from mkspftware.dk As an extra bonus its absolutely free.... B) Basics for osC 2.2 Design - Basics for Design V2.3+ - Seo & Sef Url's - Meta Tags for Your osC Shop - Steps to prevent Fraud... - MS3 and Team News... - SEO, Meta Tags, SEF Urls and osCommerce - Commercial Support Inquiries - OSC 2.3+ How To To see what more i can do for you check out my profile [click here] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy James Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 Tons of sites out there that offer free software and a whole bunch of great free php editers... Keep in mind that a lot of html editers can also handle and edit php. Wendy James Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraphicsGuy Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Like Nick, my vote goes to MPSoftware's PHP Designer 2005. Rule #1: Without exception, backup your database and files before making any changes to your files or database. Rule #2: Make sure there are no exceptions to Rule #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylane Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'm using macromedia dreamweaver MX :) works good for me! Birds with same feathers, are same birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheit Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I use HAPedit. It does php, asp, javascript, html, etc. as I'm sure most of the others do. It's small, free, and has a fair number of tools to help if you aren't familiar with html, etc. -Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I've been using ConTEXT for years. It's Free & easy (bit like myself) - similar to phpEdit. BrianD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogette Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I've been using ConTEXT for years. It's Free & easy (bit like myself) - similar to phpEdit. BrianD I mostly use ACEhtml, but use context when I need to check matching braces/brackets. I think it's a question of downloading a few and seeing which you like the look of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonabc Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Macromedia Homesite is the best editor I've ever used for both client side and server side coding. Jason My Contributions: Paypal Payflow PRO | Rollover Category Images | Authorize.net Invoice Number Fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 vi - it's free on every unix box :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 If your checking out editors, IMO you need to have a look at Jedit. As a programmers text editor, it has produced every feature I could have ever wished for. Plus the plugins, context highlighting, and in its latest incarnation, error reporting. Great for someone like myself who tends to forget that comma I needed to add on line eleventy-umpteen-thousand, and would spend a week looking for otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamoeffects Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I've been using Notepad++ for a long time, but Jedit's error reporting sounds mighty good. Still, why don't any of these editors have the ability to find and replace blocks of text? That seems like such an obvious feature that everyone overlooks. Please use the forums for support! I am happy to help you here, but I am unable to offer free technical support over instant messenger or e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamoeffects Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I just tried jEdit and all I was able to accomplish was generating errors. Clicking on "Choose notepad file" -- error. Trying to install plugins -- multiple errors. I'll give it a shot again when it's a little more well rounded, but for now, you Notepad++ whips it in both lightness and stability. Please use the forums for support! I am happy to help you here, but I am unable to offer free technical support over instant messenger or e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogette Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I've been using Notepad++ for a long time, but Jedit's error reporting sounds mighty good. Still, why don't any of these editors have the ability to find and replace blocks of text? That seems like such an obvious feature that everyone overlooks. All the ones I've tried have find and replace in the edit menus :blink: It only works on open files though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techguy20 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Use Dream Weaver or PHP designer! They are very good. I use dreamweaver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooch Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 I didn't know dreamweaver can be used a text-diff editor! I've been using dreamweaver mx for years. Many people swear by filezilla, it's mean't to be very good and so is winmerge Upon receiving fixes and advice, too many people don't bother to post updates informing the forum of how it went. Until of course they need help again on other issues and they come running back! Why receive the information you require in good faith for free, only to then have the attitude to ignore the people who gave it to you? There's no harm in saying, 'Thanks, it worked'. On the contrary, it creates a better atmosphere. CHOOCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsi18 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Just my 2 cents... I'm using Smultron on a mac, and I love it (highlights all the right stuff, very fast, integrates with my ftp program etc etc). ~barbara~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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