[nfbcs] python editor

[Steve Jacobson]

Tyler,

I have used UltraEdit for a long time now for a number of different kinds of
text applications.  I have not taken advantage of all of its ability to be
tailored to specific languages, though, but it seems to have a lot of
capabilities including those you mention.  Running a compiler can be
configured from inside, for example, and there is a lot of capability to do
automatic syntax highlighting as well as code folding, etc.  It is not a
free program, though, but there is a trial version that would give you a
chance to see if it meets your needs.  I have also used NotePad Plus Plus
but have found that to be problematic for me but the price is right.
NoteTab Pro is also a pretty powerful editor that some have used
successfully.  UltraEdit isn't perfect, either, but it is closest to what I
generally need.  It is so configurable, though, that it takes some work to
get it just as you want it.  I turned off line numbers and the current line
indicator as they seemed to interfere with cursor tracking.  If you find
this to be an option worth looking at, I would strongly recommend that you
figure out whether it supports the features you want before you spend a lot
of time configuring.  The help files are pretty complete.  

I know some have used Eclipse successfully, but I would guess you already
know that.  I found I could make it work, but it seemed somewhat sluggish on
my computers, but I didn't pursue trying to resolve that.  

You can get information about UltraEdit at

http://www.ultraedit.com

and NoteTab Pro at

http://www.notetab.com

for starters.

I have not used NoteTab for some time now so possibly it isn't as accessible
as it once was, but I believe I've read on other lists that blind people are
still using it.

My usage is not going to be the same as yours, but I hope you find these
worth looking at.  Let me know if you have questions.  Even more important,
let us know if you find a particular product that you find useful.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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Subject: [nfbcs] python editor

Hello all:

I'm using edsharp right now for python editing simply because it
provides a good interface for the indentation, but I find myself wishing
almost constantly for refactoring support, code folding, etc that an
actual editor would give me.

Can anyone recommend something? Lots of people talk about pycharm and
sublime, but pycharm seems to be totally unaccessible from what I can tell.

Thanks,



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