What is the best text editor for real Amiga

lopos2000 · 28 July 2005, 13:21

I am looking for a good text editor as a replacement for EditPad for my Amiga.
TIA

Ironclaw · 28 July 2005, 13:23

I used to use WordWorth, but it's more than just a text editor.

alexh · 28 July 2005, 13:48

GoldEd

Frog · 28 July 2005, 14:05

AFAIK the famous CygnusED is not freeware but there's a good alternative : EdWordPro http://www.ai.sri.com/~reddy/edword/

lopos2000 · 28 July 2005, 14:19

Thanks for all the replies. I will try EdWord. Seems like a nice tool.

Bloodwych · 28 July 2005, 14:24

Janoeditor!

Great for non-power users. Just the right amount of features (including Macro recording) and looks like a normal classic shell window.

kriz · 28 July 2005, 14:25

Gold ED !!

http://www.dietmar-eilert.net/golded/files.htm

MicrogoldEd is free, and looks very good and works even better

RetroMan · 28 July 2005, 20:52

Definitely GoldED

lloyd · 28 July 2005, 21:37

I quite like Interword - was given away free on a coverdisk too!

CodyJarrett · 28 July 2005, 22:58

I've always found BED (Blacks Editor) to be useful.

demoniac · 28 July 2005, 23:10

I always liked Cygnus Editor.

mr_a500 · 29 July 2005, 02:10

Edword used to be my favourite, but now it's Microgolded (GoldEd got a little too bloated).

See screenshot of my A500 Microgolded setup. (had to load config in WinUAE to take the screenshot - screenshot can't capture rainbow background on real A500)

Codetapper · 29 July 2005, 08:08

I use Cygnus Editor aswell... Incredibly quick and powerful, handles any file you can throw at it - what more would you want?

lopos2000 · 29 July 2005, 09:43

Thanks for all the input. Has anybody here ever tried Emacs-19.25? Is it any good?
I used to use Emacs at uni and it was superb for text editing.

redblade · 29 July 2005, 11:55

Yeah man use Cygnus ED, but don't get that version that only allows editing of files 5k or less ?!?

or if you are editing C, I would recommend Memacs in the Tools drawer on the Workbench: partion.

kriz · 29 July 2005, 12:56

Lopos: have you tried GoldEd (the micrgolded is free/with adverts) ?

lopos2000 · 29 July 2005, 13:23

@kriz
I tried it but wouldn't install. Couldn't extract some files.

Konrad · 29 July 2005, 13:55

That's sad. Download it somewhere else or update your archiving software. IMHO GoldED is the best text editor for amiga.

kriz · 29 July 2005, 14:20

just try and run it without installing?

lopos2000 · 29 July 2005, 16:22

Yes! GoldED is working now. Great editor. Just what I wanted. Thanks again for all your help.

kriz · 29 July 2005, 16:40

i had the same problem, it ddint want to install...but it worked without so its all good

Severin · 29 July 2005, 16:47

GoldEd is overkill for a simple editor, I prefer CygnusEd (the os4 native version is horrendously fast but not publicly available before you all ask). Try annotate from onyxsoft, they released an update for it last week...

bippym · 02 August 2005, 01:58

CygnusEd for me too..

It's fantastic, has plenty of features and is damn QUICK!

07 August 2005, 15:51

I tried EDword it seems to work fine but I always have to launch the program first to read a text.
Is there a way to read a text file by right clicking or opening a menu or whatever else ?

mr_a500 · 07 August 2005, 18:16

You could:
1. Put Edword as the default tool in the text file's icon
2. Get a filemanager like ABCdir and define Edword as the executable to open text files or you could define a filemanager button to open selected files with Edword

Example:
In ABCdir, I had the filetype definition for Text file:
Work:Edword/EdwordPro [f ([f is current selected file)
Act on left-right click

So left-right clicking on the text file would open the file with Edword. (double-clicking would open with MuchMore)

dirkies · 08 August 2005, 19:19

golded was my preferred one

08 August 2005, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_a500

You could:
1. Put Edword as the default tool in the text file's icon
2. Get a filemanager like ABCdir and define Edword as the executable to open text files or you could define a filemanager button to open selected files with Edword

Example:
In ABCdir, I had the filetype definition for Text file:
Work:Edword/EdwordPro [f ([f is current selected file)
Act on left-right click

So left-right clicking on the text file would open the file with Edword. (double-clicking would open with MuchMore)

Thanks !
Everyone here seems to prefer GoldED.
Is it a freeware ?
Where can I find it ?
(I tried google and Aminet)

kriz · 08 August 2005, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriz

Gold ED !!

http://www.dietmar-eilert.net/golded/files.htm

MicrogoldEd is free, and looks very good and works even better

Here it is, read the whole thread

Mikrogold got a small text commercial at the bottom, its no problem, if you want the full version register it

11 December 2005, 20:00

Quote:

now it's Microgolded (GoldEd got a little too bloated).

Perceptions can be a weird thing :) microgolded and GoldED are almost exactly the same program and are compiled from the same source code. In file size, microgolded larger. That's because catalogs, help and images were compiled into it rather than being separate files. The goal was to make a single file.

If you want a lean, mean GoldED fighting machine, don't install the Cubic IDE features you don't need (GoldED is part of Cubic IDE). Installation is modular, all non-essential features can be left out. Not that it makes much sense beyond saving HD space. Stuff that's not used isn't loaded anyway and doesn't make it slower.

Both, in my tests, are the fastest Amiga editors available on classic Amigas and UAE *) But of course I couldn't test all. Btw, GoldED/microgolded have a built-in benchmark: Load a large document, go to the top of it and enter the command TASK BENCH in the command dialog. This benchmark is useful to check how your UAE compares to your Pegasos or check the effect of settings in GoldED.

The advantage of GoldED over microgolded is that it has filetypes and two important features that build on that: Syntax highlighting and plugs-ins.

--

* Statement is based on time needed to page through large C source code and measure the time needed for that with a stop watch, with optimized settings, under same conditions. Same font (8 pixel wide), same window size, syntax highlighting on or off, without plug-ins. Optimized means "custom rendering" option for 8-pixel-wide fonts under "Global Settings" was on best setting. Under UAE, that's ON. Subjectively, some editors appear to be faster because they don't do flicker-free refresh and flicker creates the artifical impression of hectic speed. A stop watch shows the actual speed. GoldED loves source codes, their structure allows optimizations to kick in.

Photon · 11 December 2005, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by redblade

Yeah man use Cygnus ED, but don't get that version that only allows editing of files 5k or less ?!?

or if you are editing C, I would recommend Memacs in the Tools drawer on the Workbench: partion.

Emacs... *shudders*

still remember with revulsion the Unix sessions in Emacs at Uni... I still feel strongly about it. Strongly as in multi-colored vomit.

ElectroBlaster · 08 January 2006, 17:50

How about FinalWriter

Chain · 08 January 2006, 19:50

FinalVomit, err i mean im using Cygnus...

adolescent · 09 January 2006, 01:23

No VIM users here?

I myself use CED and GoldED mostly.

ElectroBlaster · 10 January 2006, 23:13

finavomit lol

Is it really bad? worked ok last time i used it!

José · 15 January 2006, 13:35

CygnusED here too, but I never really took the time to get used to GoldEd, wich seems to be very feature rich.

Rasputin · 15 January 2006, 17:26

Just got Amiga Writer from Haage & Partner.. seems like a Bill gates look-a-like...

tandmark · 15 January 2006, 20:46

AmigaWriter is more of a wordprocessor than a text editor, Rasputin. Programmers use text editors to create software, so they need a different sort of beast. They need, for example, color coding of different software functions in the programming languages they use.

(Because you've already mentioned AmigaWriter, Rasputin, it might not be too far offtopic to note here that I've started a new thread to ask how to get the program running on my machine.)

I haven't written programs or even scripts for years. But there's one feature shared by vi and emacs that can be useful: You can find vi and emacs versions for probably every computer ever created. For all I know, in Japan, someone even has emacs running on an abacus.

Anyone who programs on different hardware platforms will probably benefit from learning at least the basic keyboard commands for vi and emacs.

Personally, I admire emacs a lot. It's possible to hook up .EL routines that will allow one to do ALL one's computing from within the editor. Even brew the coffee, if one's office has the right kind of coffee machine with the right kind of Ethernet connexion.

It's argued that emacs has as much feature-bloat as a Microsoft product. But it's so configurable, and so good at what it does, that it's almost a force of nature.

That said, I'll have to look at the text processors repeatedly recommended in this thread so far: CygnusEd, GoldEd, MicrogoldEd.

19 January 2006, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by adolescent

No VIM users here?

At least one. Vim is a really wonderful texteditor.

amethyst · 24 January 2006, 00:28

MEmacs

28 July 2005, 13:21	#1
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	What is the best text editor for real Amiga I am looking for a good text editor as a replacement for EditPad for my Amiga. TIA

28 July 2005, 13:48	#3
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 10,510	GoldEd __________________ Thalion Webshrine

28 July 2005, 14:24	#6
Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,699	Janoeditor! Great for non-power users. Just the right amount of features (including Macro recording) and looks like a normal classic shell window. __________________ Live Long and Procrastinate A500 Batman Pack Classic Workbench

28 July 2005, 20:52	#8
RetroMan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Germany Age: 40 Posts: 3,704	Definitely GoldED __________________ --~~= RetroMan =~~-- -= AmigA =- -= ForeveR =-

29 July 2005, 02:10	#12
mr_a500 Amiga-based Cyborg Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 766	Edword used to be my favourite, but now it's Microgolded (GoldEd got a little too bloated). See screenshot of my A500 Microgolded setup. (had to load config in WinUAE to take the screenshot - screenshot can't capture rainbow background on real A500) Attached Thumbnails

28 July 2005, 13:23	#2
Ironclaw Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ... Age: 34 Posts: 3,315	I used to use WordWorth, but it's more than just a text editor.

28 July 2005, 14:05	#4
Frog Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,145	AFAIK the famous CygnusED is not freeware but there's a good alternative : EdWordPro http://www.ai.sri.com/~reddy/edword/

28 July 2005, 14:19	#5
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	Thanks for all the replies. I will try EdWord. Seems like a nice tool.

28 July 2005, 14:25	#7
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	Gold ED !! http://www.dietmar-eilert.net/golded/files.htm MicrogoldEd is free, and looks very good and works even better

28 July 2005, 21:37	#9
lloyd Mehh :D Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol, SW UK Age: 50 Posts: 242	I quite like Interword - was given away free on a coverdisk too!

28 July 2005, 22:58	#10
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 35 Posts: 5,440	I've always found BED (Blacks Editor) to be useful.

28 July 2005, 23:10	#11
demoniac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: - Posts: 1,119	I always liked Cygnus Editor.

29 July 2005, 08:08	#13
Codetapper Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Auckland / New Zealand Age: 38 Posts: 2,463	I use Cygnus Editor aswell... Incredibly quick and powerful, handles any file you can throw at it - what more would you want?

29 July 2005, 09:43	#14
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	Thanks for all the input. Has anybody here ever tried Emacs-19.25? Is it any good? I used to use Emacs at uni and it was superb for text editing.

29 July 2005, 11:55	#15
redblade Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 29 Posts: 938	Yeah man use Cygnus ED, but don't get that version that only allows editing of files 5k or less ?!? or if you are editing C, I would recommend Memacs in the Tools drawer on the Workbench: partion.

29 July 2005, 12:56	#16
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	Lopos: have you tried GoldEd (the micrgolded is free/with adverts) ?

29 July 2005, 13:23	#17
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	@kriz I tried it but wouldn't install. Couldn't extract some files.

29 July 2005, 13:55	#18
Konrad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Germany Age: 32 Posts: 541	That's sad. Download it somewhere else or update your archiving software. IMHO GoldED is the best text editor for amiga.

29 July 2005, 14:20	#19
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	just try and run it without installing?

29 July 2005, 16:22	#20
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	Yes! GoldED is working now. Great editor. Just what I wanted. Thanks again for all your help.

29 July 2005, 16:40	#21
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 31 Posts: 2,201	i had the same problem, it ddint want to install...but it worked without so its all good

29 July 2005, 16:47	#22
Severin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gloucester / UK Age: 46 Posts: 692	GoldEd is overkill for a simple editor, I prefer CygnusEd (the os4 native version is horrendously fast but not publicly available before you all ask). Try annotate from onyxsoft, they released an update for it last week...

02 August 2005, 01:58	#23
bippym Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 37 Posts: 8,134	CygnusEd for me too.. It's fantastic, has plenty of features and is damn QUICK!

07 August 2005, 15:51	#24
Darius Posts: n/a	I tried EDword it seems to work fine but I always have to launch the program first to read a text. Is there a way to read a text file by right clicking or opening a menu or whatever else ?

07 August 2005, 18:16	#25
mr_a500 Amiga-based Cyborg Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 766	You could: 1. Put Edword as the default tool in the text file's icon 2. Get a filemanager like ABCdir and define Edword as the executable to open text files or you could define a filemanager button to open selected files with Edword Example: In ABCdir, I had the filetype definition for Text file: Work:Edword/EdwordPro [f ([f is current selected file) Act on left-right click So left-right clicking on the text file would open the file with Edword. (double-clicking would open with MuchMore)

08 August 2005, 19:19	#26
dirkies Zone Friend Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Luxembourg Age: 40 Posts: 486	golded was my preferred one

08 January 2006, 17:50	#31
ElectroBlaster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Age: 38 Posts: 1,174	How about FinalWriter

08 January 2006, 19:50	#32
Chain A-Collector, repairments Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Czech Rep. Age: 39 Posts: 1,490	FinalVomit, err i mean im using Cygnus...

09 January 2006, 01:23	#33
adolescent Powered by Motorola Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,056	No VIM users here? I myself use CED and GoldED mostly.

10 January 2006, 23:13	#34
ElectroBlaster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Exeter, Devon, UK Age: 38 Posts: 1,174	finavomit lol Is it really bad? worked ok last time i used it!

15 January 2006, 13:35	#35
José Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Olhao/Portugal Age: 36 Posts: 17	CygnusED here too, but I never really took the time to get used to GoldEd, wich seems to be very feature rich.

15 January 2006, 17:26	#36
Rasputin Zone Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Amstelveen/ The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 15	Just got Amiga Writer from Haage & Partner.. seems like a Bill gates look-a-like...

15 January 2006, 20:46	#37
tandmark Zone Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, USA Age: 59 Posts: 12	AmigaWriter is more of a wordprocessor than a text editor, Rasputin. Programmers use text editors to create software, so they need a different sort of beast. They need, for example, color coding of different software functions in the programming languages they use. (Because you've already mentioned AmigaWriter, Rasputin, it might not be too far offtopic to note here that I've started a new thread to ask how to get the program running on my machine.) I haven't written programs or even scripts for years. But there's one feature shared by vi and emacs that can be useful: You can find vi and emacs versions for probably every computer ever created. For all I know, in Japan, someone even has emacs running on an abacus. Anyone who programs on different hardware platforms will probably benefit from learning at least the basic keyboard commands for vi and emacs. Personally, I admire emacs a lot. It's possible to hook up .EL routines that will allow one to do ALL one's computing from within the editor. Even brew the coffee, if one's office has the right kind of coffee machine with the right kind of Ethernet connexion. It's argued that emacs has as much feature-bloat as a Microsoft product. But it's so configurable, and so good at what it does, that it's almost a force of nature. That said, I'll have to look at the text processors repeatedly recommended in this thread so far: CygnusEd, GoldEd, MicrogoldEd.

24 January 2006, 00:28	#39
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