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Notepad++ v4.5 just came out

Don HO
2007-10-25
2012-11-13
  • Don HO

    Don HO - 2007-10-25

    Notepad++ v4.5 just came out.
    The both binaries and source code are available here : 
    http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=95717

    The "auto add extension" behaviour in save dialog implemented in v4.4 has a back-draw. It does not allow users to save files with the extensions they want.
    This behaviour is tuned up in this version as following :
    1. The filter *.* don't change the extension at all, whatever users type.
    2. The file save dialog will be launched with the filter *.* set as default. So user can add any customized extension.
    3. Choose other filters will change extension of file automatically. 
    For example, a file name "toto.php" will be changed to "toto.txt" if the filter Normal Text "*.txt" is chosen.
    It's a better compromise IMO for the ones who need the "auto add extension" feature and those who don't.

    Another implemented feature in this version is to associate a session extension to Notepad++, so that when Notepad++ opens such file, the session (a set of files) will be opened
    but not session file itself.
    Once users define their session file extension (in Preference dialog->MISC), a session can be opened not only via File load session command, but also via whichever way.

    Please post your bug report here if you have any *critical* bug for this version.

    Notepad++ v4.5 fixed bugs and added features (from v4.4) :

    1. Fix crash issue while the launch the session file which contains the same file in 2 views (clone mode).
    2. Add the session file extension association feature.
    3. Enhance the read/write config.xml to avoid crash.
    4. Add new -ro and -noSession command line parameters.
    5. Fix Russian display problem in the shortcut mapper.
    6. Fix NPPN_SHUTDOWN notification bug.
    7. Add NPPM_ACTIVATEDOCMENU message.

    Included plugins :

    1. TexFX v0.24a
    2. Function list v1.2
    3. ConvertExt v1.1
    4. NppExec v0.2 beta 4
    5. Spell checker v1.2
    6. Quick text v0.02
    7. Light Explorer v1.4
    8. Hex editor v0.84

    Don

     
    • CodeNexus

      CodeNexus - 2007-10-26

      Nice work.  Will go through testing it tonight and see if there are any bugs to report.  :)

      Do we want a Changelog on the Wiki?

       
      • Don HO

        Don HO - 2007-10-28

        I don't think it's necessary.
        However, you can do it if you want.

        Don

         
    • Trpplayer79

      Trpplayer79 - 2007-10-26

      Very nice. going to use it.

       
    • Maik Himstedt

      Maik Himstedt - 2007-10-26

      Duh, I even missed 4.3 and 4.4, it seems. Thanks to all for the effort.

       
    • Patriot

      Patriot - 2007-10-26

      Very nice!

      I had quite a few problems with the "auto add extension" behaviour, especially since User Defined language styles aren't even in the list of possible extensions. It's quite annoying to have to save all your template files as text files first, then renaming them and reloading them in the editor.

       
      • Don HO

        Don HO - 2007-10-26

        Add your extension under the *.* filter.
        It allows user to save file with their customized extension.

        A tip for those ones want to save html file with extension .htm in stead of .html :
        Edit langs.xml, find the tag with name="html", then make ext="htm html" instead of ext="html htm".
        Save langs.xml, quit Notepad++ then relaunch it.

        Of course, the similar manipulation works for witch ever supported language.

        Don

         
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      Thanks for the new Version.

      In this new Version i can´t open my old Session files! I had to reopen and save again!
      Also i can´t edit those files? Only first rename to .txt and then edit?

      Greets

       
      • Don HO

        Don HO - 2007-10-28

        Yes, because the structure of session file is changed to adapt new session behaviour (remember files opened in 2 views).

        Don

         
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      I keep hoping for the regular expression bug fix every release (replacing ^ and $), but it does not seem like it's happening. Too bad.

      Alek

       
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      Wow, 4.5?! What's the advantage of upgrading from v 3.7 if I'm not a programmer, but just use Notepad++ as a superior text editor and HTML helper? Should I just stick with what's working now?

      old stick in the mud,
      rpm

       
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      I can't change my tab settings.  When click on the tab setting (default 4), a modal pops up, you can change the number, there is no save button, just an X, clicking the X reverts the number to 4.  I have tried closing n++ and changing the config.xml file manually to 2.  <GUIConfig name="TabSetting" size="2" replaceBySpace="yes" />  When I tab I still get 4 spaces.

       
      • steakhacher

        steakhacher - 2007-11-01

        You have to put on enter key to validate your choise

         
        • Nobody/Anonymous

          Thanks

           
          • Nobody/Anonymous

            I've found a minor bug in version 4.5
            The line number margin setting is only possible for the primary view, I can't change the secondary view. If I try, I also change the primary view.
            [menu Settings \ Preferences \ Edit Components \ Display Line number margin]

            But NP++ 4.5 is the best version so far! Good work Don, thank you!

            Simon

             
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      > Don HO: the shorcut mapper interface display problem for Russian is fixed in v4.5. I can not test it, so please let me know if this part is fixed.

      Yes, this problem fixed. Thanx!

      But the problem with switching between Tabs with Alt+arrow without showing menu not fixed :(

       
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      What is the maximum file size notepad++ can handle? Every time I open the file over 200 MB (256 MB to be exact), application crash. Also, when it's crash all the opened file/tab are gone, and need to reopen the files. Can it be changed to handle any size?
      Thanks in advance,
      Patrick

       
      • Nobody/Anonymous

        Could you please add your message as a reply to related issues or questions? You may not get the attention you want when posting under a general subject/thread.

        It's always a good thing to look for related messages first.

         
    • Nobody/Anonymous

      C'mon you loser. We are Notepad++ users. WE ARE NERDS!
      We are not interested in nudity.

       
      • Don HO

        Don HO - 2007-12-01

        NERDS ALSO NEED SEX.
        :)

        Don