You are building a Visual Basic or Visual C++ application and need a proper code-style editing box. A plain text field has no colors, no bookmarks and no search tools. EditeurX from Studioware is an ActiveX control that adds a syntax-highlighting text editor to your own program.
Quick facts
- Type: ActiveX control for developers, language neutral, documentation in English
- Platforms: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP
- License price: $280 US
- Download size: about 1 MB (the ActiveX package)
Key features
Colored syntax for many languages
EditeurX handles many syntaxes, including Perl, Html, Java, Asp, Vb, C++, .ini and .bat files. Each file type gets its own coloring, and numbers are highlighted.
Editing tools you would otherwise code yourself
The control lists wheel mouse support, drag and drop editing, word wrap, splitter windows, column and rectangle selections, bookmarks, indent and unindent, keystroke recording and sorting. It also handles DOS, Mac OS and Unix text files.
Search and replace across many files
You get multitext searches and replacements and a recursive find in files. There is also a spell checking framework and external tools handling.
A Visual Basic sample and documentation
This version added a VB sample and documentation, along with Context Menu key support, so you can see how to wire the control into a form.
Who it's for
You are a VB or VC++ developer who wants editing features inside your own application and does not want to write them from scratch.
Pros and cons
- Pro: broad language coverage and a long editing feature list in one control.
- Pro: the interface is built for simplicity and visual comfort.
- Con: it is a component for developers, not a stand-alone editor for everyday use.
- Con: the vendor's listed platforms stop at Windows XP, and the license costs $280.
FAQs
Is this a stand-alone editor?
No. EditeurX is the ActiveX control. Studioware sells its separate Editeur program for $28 US.
Which languages can I use it from?
The control is described as language neutral, and a VB sample is included.
Does it come with documentation?
Yes. The ActiveX version ships with documentation in English.
Which Windows versions are listed?
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP.