Blank line

koolkid · Post by **koolkid** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:03 pm

hi
i'd like to know if there is any tool or macro that lets me write my java code with one blank line between every code line
f.i.:
class A {

int i = 1;

String st = "";

}
thanks

s_reynisson · Post by **s_reynisson** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:28 pm

Take a look at TP's help file under "How to Double Space Lines".
If you do decide to record the steps there into a macro you can then assign it a
keyboard shortcut under Configure->Preferences->Keyboard, Categories(Macros).
HTH

koolkid · Post by **koolkid** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:16 pm

thanks for answering; but if i understood you correctly, i've to do it every time i'm writing a file; isnt there a way to have it all the time?
thanks again

EDIT
the ideal would be: when i click enter, then 2 lines are added!

s_reynisson · Post by **s_reynisson** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 4:55 pm

Just created a macro with Enter-Enter in it, but TP does not allow me to assign
the keyboard shortcut Enter to it, Ctrl-Enter is ok but I guess you might just
as well press enter-enter manually instead

Perhaps this is an IDE or a word processing feature?
Anyone else care to take a stab a this?

CyberSlug · Post by **CyberSlug** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 4:50 am

The scripting language AutoIt can let you simulate two Enter keypresses. AutoIt's Support Forum link

Code: Select all

; AutoIt 3.0.100 Script
; When run, the Enter key in TextPad inserts two lines.
; Script automatically terminates when TextPad is closed.
;
Opt("TrayIconHide", 0)  ;0=show, 1=hide
HotKeySet("{Enter}", "DoubleSpace")
While WinExists("TextPad")
   sleep(100)
WEnd
Exit

Func DoubleSpace()
   HotKeySet("{Enter}")  ;unregister hotkey to avoid infinite loop!
   Send("{Enter}")
   If WinActive("TextPad") Then  ;then send Enter again
      Send("{Enter}")
   EndIf
   HotKeySet("{Enter}", "DoubleSpace")  ;re-register hotkey
EndFunc

Post by **MudGuard** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:51 am

Do you really need the blank lines within the file?

Or do you need them "only" when you print the file?
If so, go to Configure - Preferences - Document Classes - <your document class> - Printing.
Check "Double Space".

koolkid · Post by **koolkid** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:19 am

yes: to write i'd like 2 lines

koolkid · Post by **koolkid** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:33 am

CyberSlug:
tx for the code.
i downloaded the autoit, read the help but i'm still stuck with it.
some Qs:
what's the extention of your script?
how do i run it?
how do i add it to textpad?
thanks a lot

koolkid · Post by **koolkid** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 11:56 am

i guess i got it running, but when autoit sees a "()" gives an error, saying cant parse the file!
can you hlp pls?

CyberSlug · Post by **CyberSlug** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:50 pm

koolkid wrote:i guess i got it running, but when autoit sees a "()" gives an error, saying cant parse the file!
can you hlp pls?

1) Make sure you have the lastest AutoIt version
2) Copy the code exactly and save it with the file extension .au3
3) Make sure TextPad is running
4) Double click the .au3 file, and it should run without errors.
5) To end the script, either close TextPad; or right click the tray icon that looks like the letter A.

Email me if you need more help: philipgump AT yahoo DOT com

koolkid · Post by **koolkid** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 2:37 pm

hi
just to say congrats to whom made all this possible
Great!
thanks

Bob Hansen · Post by **Bob Hansen** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 4:05 pm

Okay CyberSlug....you've finally done it. 8)

After seeing all of your AutoIt solutions, I finally bit the bullet, downloaded latest version, and registered with forum.

Now I only have to force myself to make some time to learn this.

Thanks for the incentive. See you at hiddensoft.