[RESOLVED] PHP Editors for use on Vista?

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May 2nd, 2007, 02:59 PM
RobDog888

[RESOLVED] PHP Editors for use on Vista?

I have PHP installed and running on VIsta now and was wondering if there were any recommended IDEs that will install and run on Vista that you guys may know of or recommend?

Thanks
May 2nd, 2007, 03:17 PM
kows

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

currently, I have PHP Professional 2007 installed for a PHP IDE (using Windows Vista Business). mind you, I normally actually just use notepad for all programming purposes; but the syntax highlighting and other features are always welcome, too. I forget what the "cool" name for it is, but when you start typing a function it will tell you the parameters and whatnot (sort of like the VB IDE does, too). I always forget the syntax of mktime(), so if I just start typing the function's name it will give me a general indication of what goes where. if you hover over a bracket, it will find the closing bracket -- it's great for debugging. one thing that bugs me is that by default it will close your brackets/quotes as soon as you open them. so, if I typed ("echo '") it would add another quote. you can turn this off in the preferences though. of course, you can also debug your scripts by pointing to your local installation of PHP to make sure everything is good, too. I don't actually have PHP installed on this computer so I haven't tested how that works.

but yeah -- I generally just use notepad so I can't say my experience with different IDEs is very great.
May 2nd, 2007, 03:40 PM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Well I am learning php now and to make it quicker I figure I can use an IDE to learn whats available to me by way of functions and properties.

What your looking for is the Intellisense popup feature. ;)

It look really nice at only $53 USD I think I can manage that. :thumb:

any other recommendations? Anything that integrates into the VS IDE? I thought there was something but that may have been for Ajax integration into the VS.NET IDE.
May 2nd, 2007, 04:00 PM
I_Love_My_Vans

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

The one that kows recommended is really good, I still use dreamweaver, i seem to get on with it easier.

ILMV2.0
May 2nd, 2007, 04:08 PM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

I have DW on my XP box but dont want to install it on my Vista box ;)
So I think I may try kows php pro 2007 :)
May 2nd, 2007, 04:50 PM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

"$54.42 USD = €39.00 EUR"

Damn, now I have to wait up to 24 hours for the email with the download link :cry:
May 2nd, 2007, 05:25 PM
penagate

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

I use Notepad++
May 2nd, 2007, 06:00 PM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Cool, I may try that one too. Thanks PenaClause :D
May 2nd, 2007, 06:19 PM
visualAd

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Vim..
May 2nd, 2007, 06:22 PM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Doesnt look like its got support for Vista
May 2nd, 2007, 06:29 PM
visualAd

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

The ZIP packages should work.
May 2nd, 2007, 06:52 PM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

They didnt have a screen shot of it? "Should work" is too risky as I am starting to depend heavily on my Vista system for work now and dont want to create any issues :D

I went with the first IDE as it explicitly supports Vista.

Thanks for the link though :)
May 3rd, 2007, 12:53 AM
visualAd

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Extracting a ZIP file won't destroy your system.

Vim is a powerful, yet simple light weight text editor. I'd recommend you stick it on a USB disk and use it as a portable all purpose text editor though.
May 3rd, 2007, 01:33 AM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Ok, you twisted my arm hard enough. I'll budge and check it out :D

Thanks
May 3rd, 2007, 10:38 AM
Ferris

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Try vs.php. It uses the VS IDE and even has debug abilities (break points etc).

http://www.jcxsoftware.com/

I use it and it has intellisense etc. Not the cheapest but it's very good.

F
May 3rd, 2007, 10:57 AM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Thanks Ferris. I remember seeing this before. Look good but its $99 for VS 2005. Although you can download it, Im guessing its a trial version?
May 3rd, 2007, 11:04 AM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Ah, just seen that the Vista version is in Beta :(

"VS.Php 2.3 beta is compatible with Windows Vista and Visual Studio SP1."

No betas on my system but I'll watch for it turning pro.

It must me a trial version as why would they let you download it if it was the paid version :sick:
May 3rd, 2007, 11:40 AM
mendhak

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned notepad yet.
May 3rd, 2007, 11:53 AM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mendhak

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned notepad yet.

Post #2 and #3. :afrog:
May 3rd, 2007, 12:29 PM
Ferris

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Or Text Pad...
May 8th, 2007, 11:48 PM
dclamp

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

EditPad is good too.

http://www.editpadpro.com/editpadlite.html
May 10th, 2007, 01:03 AM
RobDog888

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

I decided to use PHP Pro 2007 for now and it does seem to be a really nice program. Perhaps when VS.Php 2.3 becomes final for Vista I will switch but I cant risk the beta install.

Thanks guys for your help and suggestions.
May 12th, 2007, 11:16 AM
I_Love_My_Vans

Re: PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferris

Try vs.php. It uses the VS IDE and even has debug abilities (break points etc).

http://www.jcxsoftware.com/

I use it and it has intellisense etc. Not the cheapest but it's very good.

F

Is the extension free?
May 12th, 2007, 11:26 AM
Ferris

Re: [RESOLVED] PHP Editors for use on Vista?

Extension?

The full package is $99 for the VS install.

F
May 12th, 2007, 12:22 PM
RobDog888

Re: [RESOLVED] PHP Editors for use on Vista?

They do have a standalone version too but still you pay more lol. :D