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=Config.txt Syntax Highlighter for Notepad++=

==Notepad++==
Notepad++ is a free text editor suitable for editing plain text file such as those used for a config.txt file and TrainzScript (.GS) files.  You can obtain a copy of Notepad++ at the {{plain link|https://notepad-plus-plus.org |NotePad++ website}},

This page describes how to install a syntax hightlighting tool (addon) in Notepad++ so that keywords such as "kind", "mesh-table", and "kuid" are shown as coloured text in the editor.  The tool also provides support for indenting of containers such as a mesh-table and the collapsing of containers to facilitate reading.

==Where do I get it?==
You can find the tool {{plain link|https://github.com/gusztavj/Trainz-Config-for-NotepadPlusPlus|Here}}.  The tool was developed by Gusztavj and has been made available for public use.  Many thanks to Gus for his work.

==Installation==
1.  Download and install Notepad++ if not already installed.<br>
2.  From the addon link above download the file Trainz.Config.Syntax.xml.<br> 
3.  Start Notepad++ and, from the main menu, select Language->User Defined Language->Open User Defined Language Folder as shown below.

  [[File:Installing-for-npp.png|center]]
4.  Drag and drop the Trainz.Config.Syntax.xml file into this folder.  Note that this folder is in your user (apps) folder and not the Notepad++ installation folder.<br>
5. Restart Notepad++.<br>
6. Return to the main menu item Language and check the "Trainz Config.txt Files" if not already checked.

==A Sample Config==
In this image you can see a partial config.txt for a steam loco with several entries in the mesh-table and a couple collapsed for readability.

[[File:Sample-view.png|center]]
  
=See Also=
[[callavsg's Scripting Tools]]<br>

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