syntax file highlight a string

[rockmead76]

Hi,
I am slowly getting to grips with a syntax file and have applied it in several situations, but I would like to highlight strings of words i.e.

In a document I have that contains
unspecified error
error
unspecified

and I want

unspecified error
error
unspecified

I don't want to highlight just unspecified or error, I want to highlight both when they appear together.

Is this possible ? if so how whats the syntax ?

Thanks

Paul

[Bob Hansen]

Unfortunately, string highlighting is limited to words.

Can you use unspecified_error?

[ljwheeler]

Unfortunately, string highlighting is limited to words.

Can you use unspecified_error?

I too have wanted a way to highlight multiple words using a single entry in my syntax files.

Does the underscore act as a wildcard?

A wildcard is something I've wanted with TextPad syntax files. For example, instead of defining the following 3 definitions:

AUTBAT01I
AUTHSC01I
AUTTMS01I

It would be great if I could define a single definition using something like:

AUT***01I

Or if the underscore does work as a wildcard character, a single definition such as the following would do the trick:

AUT___01I

Otherwise, TextPad is the best editor I have ever used.

[kkaran]

I see there has been a similar response in topic 8598: http://forums.textpad.com/viewtopic.php?t=8598. In my syntax file that views log files after compilation, I have SingleCommentColAlt set to "Warning." I then set comments to blue. This highlights all lines that begin with that word. I'd like to set "SingleCommentColAlt" to "Note: Missing" but there is a space in that string.

Can I put a %20 or a 32d literal in place of the space? Is there some kludge that will make Textpad think two words are really one?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

An everyday TextPad user.

[nvj1662]

FWIW, I too would appreciate such a facility.

I have written a syntax file for some logs that my software creates and, whilst it is great to be able to use the limited colour highlighting available, it would be a major advantage to have greater control.

IMHO, extensive and open flexibility of configuration has always marked the great and useful programmes from the run-of-the-mill. Extension of the .syn files are an opourtunity here.