[fysiks]

I have a few custom "Run" commands that I use to make scripting a bit smoother. One of my tricks started with Yami and I modified it for my situation.

Steps to add custom commands:

• Run > Run... (F5 by default I think).
• Paste the code into the "Type your program to run here" text box.
• Click Save...
• Name the function and optionally change the shortcut key combination (this can be done at a later time through Settings > Shorcut Mapper > Run Commands).
• Hit OK to save the command.
• Hit Cancel to exit the Run... dialog.

Compile:
This command will compile the active file

• - Use this when working within a AMX Mod X installation (i.e. working in the amxmodx/scripting/ folder).
  - Compiles and outputs .amxx file to amxmodx/plugins/ folder.
  - Uses the compiler that is adjacent to it.
  - If the .amxx file already exists it WILL OVERWRITE it.
  

  cmd /k ""$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)\amxxpc.exe" -o"$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)\..\plugins\$(NAME_PART).amxx" "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)""

• Generic:
  

  cmd /k ""C:\path\to\compiler\folder\amxxpc.exe" -o"C:\path\to\output\folder\$(NAME_PART).amxx" "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)""

  - Insert the compiler folder path and the output folder path as noted in the command.
  - Remove -o"..." argument if you would like to compile to the default location.
  
  
• A batch file for comiling and duplicating (needed due to run command length limit). Uses the Generic method above.
  
  

  @echo off
  REM Name this file "compile_and_duplicate.bat" and put it in your scripting folder.
  
  REM Notepad++ command below
  REM cmd /k "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)\compile_and_duplicate "$(NAME_PART)" "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)""
  
  REM Set folder paths here:
  SET compiler_folder=C:\trashme\scripting
  SET plugin_folder=C:\trashme\plugins
  SET duplicate_folder=C:\trashme\other
  
  SET name_part=%1
  SET full_current_path=%2
  
  :: Remove quotes
  SET name_part=###%name_part%###
  SET name_part=%name_part:"###=%
  SET name_part=%name_part:###"=%
  SET name_part=%name_part:###=%
  
  :: Remove quotes
  SET full_current_path=###%full_current_path%###
  SET full_current_path=%full_current_path:"###=%
  SET full_current_path=%full_current_path:###"=%
  SET full_current_path=%full_current_path:###=%
  
  REM Compile
  %compiler_folder%\amxxpc.exe -o"%plugin_folder%\%name_part%.amxx" "%full_current_path%"
  REM Duplicate to duplicate_folder
  COPY "%plugin_folder%\%name_part%.amxx" "%duplicate_folder%\%name_part%.amxx"

Keyword search:

This will search the funcwiki at amxmodx.org for the word that is closest to your cursor (will highlight the whole word when command is executed). If you highlight a group of characters it will search for the highlighted sequence of characters literally.

http://www.amxmodx.org/funcwiki.php?search=$(CURRENT_WORD)&go=search

Post other Notepad++ tips or tricks here.

See Also: Notepad++ Syntax highlighting for AMX Mod X (CS or DOD).

For question regarding Notepad++ not posted here, see the NpWiki++ first.

[wrecked_]

First.

WOW. That keyword search works great, that's amazing. I'll be sure to use that about 20,000 times per-plugin.

The compiler is also very useful, as I run a dedicated server to test plugins and it saves me ages of time.

Overall, great job.

[Kreation]

I get some error with the compile one.

amxxpc.exe is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

[fysiks]

Originally Posted by Kreation I get some error with the compile one. amxxpc.exe is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Is amxxpc.exe in the same folder as the .sma file?

[Kreation]

No, so should I just make amxxpc.exe a shortcut and put it in the folder?

[fysiks]

Originally Posted by Kreation No, so should I just make amxxpc.exe a shortcut and put it in the folder?

Shortcut will not work. It must be the .exe.

Are you working within a AMX Mod X installation? In the scripting folder?

[Kreation]

No, I have a custom folder that I save all my .sma's to.

[fysiks]

Originally Posted by Kreation No, I have a custom folder that I save all my .sma's to.

You will need to use the generic command (updated in first post).

[Kreation]

Do I edit anything? Or do I copy that exact command..?

EDIT:When I use the exact command it says this -->
The system cannot find the path specified.

[fysiks]

Originally Posted by Kreation Do I edit anything? Or do I copy that exact command..? EDIT:When I use the exact command it says this --> The system cannot find the path specified.

You have to edit the paths that say "C:\path\to\compiler\folder" and "C:\path\to\output\folder"