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Script editor

by Jason Coggins · in Torque Game Builder · 02/26/2006 (6:25 pm) · 11 replies

I read in the tutorial that I would need a script editor. The Torque 2D Early Adopter Basic Tutorial said "See the Torque Game Engine documentation for more information on common script editors" but I cannot find any mention about script editors in the documents.

Where can I get a script editor (preferably for free)?

Jason
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Torque 3D Owner Rob Sandbach
indiespring
#1
02/27/2006 (1:03 am)
Hi mate,

There are numerous script editors, some specific to Torque and some not. I personally used CodeWeaver , which is an excellent ap, totally free, and designed for use with Torque. I have also used context (open source) and ultraedit (shareware I think); all of which can be found on google (ive linked some below).But honestly codeWeaver is a stunning program, which considering it's free and designed for torque, is unbeatable IMO :)!

There are many, many more to choose from though, everyone holds their own preference :)

CodeWeaver :
www.torquedev.com

ConText :
www.context.cx
TorqueScript highlighter for context : www.garagegames.com/index.php?sec=mg&mod=resource&page=view&qid=3587



PS.
Also, here are some other forum threads with other peoples opinions:

www.garagegames.com/mg/forums/result.thread.php?qt=28198
www.garagegames.com/mg/forums/result.thread.php?qt=26510

Good luck :)

Associate Tom Spilman
Sickhead Games
#2
02/27/2006 (2:56 pm)
And now for a completely shameless plug....


www.sickheadgames.com/images/torsion_r_logo500.jpg
(you know you want to click on me!)

=)

Torque 3D Owner Matthew Langley
Torque
#3
02/27/2006 (5:34 pm)
I use Torsion :)

Associate Melv May
#4
03/03/2006 (12:20 am)
... and after a little vacation using another utility that caused me grief, I started using Torsion and what a nice tool it is. I'd even pay for the ability to change the background color, *hint hint*. My eyes are sore!

No seriously, I'd pay. ;)


- Melv.

Torque Owner Josh Moore
#5
03/03/2006 (1:25 am)
I've been using Tribal IDE for over 4 years and it works great for me. I've tried TorqueDev and it doesn't compare, not sure about Torsion.

Torque Owner James Randall
#6
03/03/2006 (8:48 am)
I gave Torsion a quick go and it looks fantastic. I'd give my left arm for a Mac OS port....

Torque 3D Owner Tom Perry
#7
03/03/2006 (9:22 am)
CodeWeaver is fantastic, Torsion too. Funny how I stuggled for a while to find one I liked and then these both came along at the same time :P

Torque Owner Jason Cahill
Default Studio Name
#8
03/03/2006 (9:39 am)
Melv: I think you can change the colors. Go hack away at the XML file. I switched my font to a better monospaced font and while I was in there noticed that all of the color info is in there too. It's not the easiest solution, but hell, it works!

Associate Tom Spilman
Sickhead Games
#9
03/03/2006 (9:54 am)
@Melv - Although, as Jason says, you can change the colors via the preferences.xml, it doesn't include the background color at the moment. I'll add it tonight and will be in the pre-GDC release i'm working on.

@James - I'm working on that issue. I thought i had someone to partner with us and take care of the OSX and Linux ports, but it seems he's busy or lost interest. I've talked to GG about it and they may be able to hook me up with someone. I'm planning on cornering JoshW at GDC and working out the ports issue and getting Torsion ready to release on GG.

Associate Melv May
#10
03/03/2006 (11:02 am)
Tom,

That'd be awesome! In the meantime, I'll go tweak the XML file. Hell, I'll probably do it on the plane travelling across to GG in the morning.

Can't see me moving away from Torsion now. :)

- Melv.

Torque 3D Owner Matthew Langley
Torque
#11
03/03/2006 (12:30 pm)
I'm lookign forward to the next version of Torsion...

Can't wait to have you here Melv!