Alternating Lines Highlighting

[MarkAtLMFJ]

Howdy All - I'm evaluating textpad for my organization as a replacement to just plain notepad. Our system is very text file heavy, particualry with text files full of rows and columns of numbers. We print everything out and I am strivign to become more electronic in 2008! I'm really searching for a text editor which will highlight alternating rows - kind of like old style tractor fed printer paper and/or accounting paper. This way my users would be able to easily keep rows separated on the screen. I know the line with the cursor currently on it can be highlighted which is one big advantage but is there any way to highlight alternating rows?

I've used Textpad in my personal life since college but never in a business setting which is what I'm trying to find out if its a viable solution and if it will integrate smoothly with my point of sale / inventory system.

Thoughts?

Mark @ LMFJ

[Bob Hansen]

Here is a wild idea, untested, just brainstorming.

Create a special syntax file to include Opening and Closing characters that have a different color.

Now create a macro that runs at print time
1. Insert special characters at beginning and end of every other line. May be able to do that with RegEx vs. scrolling down lines.
2. Send document to printer. Set document Properties to Print in Color.
3. Delete the special characters that were added in step 1.

Now save the macro and assign a Hot Key and/or add to the Macro Menu choices.

[MarkAtLMFJ]

I'm not worried about printing, I'm trying to eliminate the need to print and use a ruler to go line by line. I'm trying to keep it displayed on the screen.

Mark

[Bob Hansen]

Makes no difference if syntax file is correct, then the entire line would be colored.

But I would not hesitate to get TextPad to use vs. Notepad. You will find many more features to use, just do it and enjoy the benefits.