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From: bill@rlgvax.Reston.ICL.COM ( Bill Patton )
Newsgroups: comp.windows.ms
Subject: re: Good windows 3 texteditor for program source text?
Message-ID: <1991Mar14.223615.15774@rlgvax.Reston.ICL.COM>
Date: 14 Mar 91 22:36:15 GMT
References: <1991Mar8.120003.17761@ecn.nl>
Reply-To: bill@rlgvax.Reston.ICL.COM ( Bill Patton )
Organization: International Computers Limited, Reston, Virginia, USA
Lines: 89

> From article <1991Mar8.120003.17761@ecn.nl>, by wim@ecn.nl (Wim Rijnsburger)
>
> Does anyone know a simple editor with Windows 3 look and feel, suited for
> editing program source text? Now I use Notepad, but this tool cannot
> open large files and lacks functionality such as replace and redo.
>
I use CodePad(tm) which is a programmer's editor for Windows 3.0.  This 
editor was the missing piece I needed in order to set up an integrated
software development environment under Windows where I can point and
click with the mouse to make things happen instead of typing.

CodePad	1.0 (Commercial Product)

	Cognetic Systems, Inc.
	12534 Pinecrest Rd.
	Herndon, Virginia 22071
	(703) 476-7154

Some of its features include:

    * CodePad is a full Windows 3.0 application which conforms to the
      Common User Access standard (CUA).

    * You can simultaneously edit multiple source files in overlapping
      windows.

    * Start CodePad Editors and Makes by double clicking on filenames 
      in Windows directories.

    * Edit large ASCII files up to 13,000 lines.

    * CodePad displays the current line number so you can locate
      compiler errors quickly.  You can also use the GoTo command to
      jump to a specific line number.

    * Comprehensive on-line hypertext help gives quick answers to your
      editing questions.

    * Ultra-fast dynamic scrolling moves text as you position the scroll
      tab.  CodePad is ideal for browsing through source files.

    * A dual mouse and keyboard interface provides full mouse support
      along with pulldown menus and fast keyboard commands.

    * You can choose from 5 different screen fonts.  Pick the font that
      is ergonomically best for your eyes and monitor.

    * Supports 640 x 480 VGA, 800 x 600 Super VGA, and 
      1024 x 768 8514/A monitors.

    * Use the mark-and-search capability to mark text in one window and
      search for it in another. Cut and paste text between windows using
      the mouse.

    * Search and replace command.  Last values used in one window
      apply to the next.

    * If you have the Software Development Kit (SDK) for Windows 3.0,
      CodePad will look up Windows function calls, macros, and  data
      structures for you in SDK's on-line help.

You can't get this ammount of Windows integeration and ease of use
by running a traditional DOS editor in a DOS window under Windows.
 
System Requirements:
    * Microsoft Windows environment version 3.0 running in Standard
      or 386 Enhanced Mode. 
    * MS-DOS or PC-DOS 3.1 or later.
    * Personal Computer using 80286, 80386SX, 80386DX, or higher
      processor.
    * VGA, Super VGA, 8514/A or compatible video graphics adapter 
      and monitor. 
    * Microsoft Mouse or compatible recommended. 
    * CodePad requires little system memory.  Setting up a software
      development environment under Windows 3.0 requires at least 
      3.5MB of system memory and 386 Enhanced Mode.

CodePad comes in a vinyl album with a user manual that gives tips
for setting up a software development environment under Windows.  
The suggested retail price is $99.  You can order CodePad from:

		Cognetic Systems, Inc.
		12534 Pinecrest Rd.
		Herndon Virginia 22071
		(703) 476-7154

The company is not set up for international orders but is making 
arrangements for international sales to be handled through several
Programmers' mail order companies.  This should take 2 weeks.