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Pyromaniac555

I am rather new to C programming and compiling. The only expercience I've had with C or C++ is with physical computing on the Arduino. So I was wondering if you can use Notepad++ as an editor for making mods and such. For those of you who don't know what Notepad++ here is the link.

P.S to all you moderators I DID try the search bar and found nothing.

Pilihp64

you can use any editor to mod/change the source, you just need some way to compile.

Pyromaniac555

Ok, thank you. I was just making sure because most tutorials said to use Visual C.

Candunc

I would compile, but it will only work on a Mac

Cr15py

You still need to compile but Notepad++ is by FAR the best editor for almost any programming language. The syntax highlighting, interface, and tabbing makes it great and easy to use. You can manage multiple projects at once, with ease. I'd suggest it.

HK6

Cr15py:

You still need to compile but Notepad++ is by FAR the best editor for almost any programming language. The syntax highlighting, interface, and tabbing makes it great and easy to use. You can manage multiple projects at once, with ease. I'd suggest it.

Agreed. It is by far one of the best code editors I have used. However, you may have to download Visual Studio for compiling.

Pyromaniac555

Cr15py

You're right, I love it. I just started programming a new element on it.

Candunc

That would be great. Unfortunately, I am a Mac-lusting PC user.

erlangibr

i use the Visual Studio 2010 but i can't compile i

bchandark

HK6
Cr15py
I prefer emacs or vi but it looks like OP is on Windows.

Visual Studio can be great with the right add-ons, but Notepad++ is nice too.

erlangibr
What part did you get stuck on?

PizzaPlatypus

erlangibr
what error message do you get?