Writing a custom syntax highlighter?
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:54 am
Hey guys!
I know this is nothing new, syntax highlighting has been implemented in every language since the dawn of multi-colored screens. But I can't seem to find someone that's implemented it in LiveCode. I'm more of the C-like syntax type coder and so I kinda need help here. I want make an IDE for a custom language I'm creating. I think LiveCode would be a great language to write this part in since I can make a cross-platform UI, but then use get shell() to talk to the compiler for my custom language. But all this syntax highlighting is confusing on its own. Add to it LC's syntax (which confuses me) and I'm sort of between a rock and a hard place.
I'd really appreciate any help at all!
Thanks!
EssoAir
I know this is nothing new, syntax highlighting has been implemented in every language since the dawn of multi-colored screens. But I can't seem to find someone that's implemented it in LiveCode. I'm more of the C-like syntax type coder and so I kinda need help here. I want make an IDE for a custom language I'm creating. I think LiveCode would be a great language to write this part in since I can make a cross-platform UI, but then use get shell() to talk to the compiler for my custom language. But all this syntax highlighting is confusing on its own. Add to it LC's syntax (which confuses me) and I'm sort of between a rock and a hard place.
I'd really appreciate any help at all!
Thanks!
EssoAir