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Posted by larryvc: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 01:46 AM
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I noticed some sloppily formatted code being posted on the forums lately. I thought I would post this to give one option that I have found very helpful myself.

The AStyle Extension, found in Atmel Studio 6.1 Extension Manager, is a plugin that formats code in place similar to the way the program Indent does.

AStyle is newer than Indent and is supported in many of the current code editors and IDEs. I use it extensively in Notepad++ and it was nice to see that it was available in Studio.

You will find the AStyle settings under Tools-Options-Astyle formatter.

Many of you will probably like AStyle too as it has just as many, or possibly more, options than Indent does.

Enjoy!

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Posted by JohanEkdahl: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 07:53 AM
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I'm a vivid Notepad++ user, but seems to miss something re how to get that plugin. Not in any listing in NP++, as far as I can see. How do you get your hands on it?

EDIT: Not in the Directory for Notepad++ plugins either.

And not at AStyle's site at SourceForge.

I seek it here, I seek it there...

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Posted by larryvc: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 08:42 PM
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Hi Johan,

You will find it listed in the Directory as NppAStyle.

I, completely by accident, had stumbled across the following blog page that shows how to add it as a macro. Not completely as easy as to use as the one in Studio is though. Make sure you save the source code first before and after running the macro. The version in Studio applies the changes to the file in place.

http://www.blogetcetera.com/2012...

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Posted by jgmdesign: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 09:18 PM
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I loaded the plug-in and check marked a few boxes just to play around.

My question is, any ideas on what check boxes I should use so it's Johan approved?

I really don't like it when he firmly lets me know how sloppy things are ;)

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Posted by JohanEkdahl: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 09:49 PM
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Johan approved

LOL!

I am too old to take the fight for any specific indentation style. For sure, as a contractor I am of the opinion that I should adhere to the style used at the current assignment.

Only thing you need to do to make me stop nagging is to pick one, and then be meticulous in upholding it.

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Posted by clawson: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 10:45 PM
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Quote:
vivid

avid perhaps? ;-)

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Posted by larryvc: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 10:50 PM
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@Jim, I like the Allman style, check -indent= spaces 4, -keep-one-line-blocks, -keep-one-line-statements. I also like the 1 TBS style. The Studio code that I sent you is formatted with the former.

@ALL, Have a wonderful Holiday season! :D

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"void transmigratus(void) {transmigratus();} // recursio infinitus" - larryvc

"It's much more practical to rely on the processing powers of the real debugger, i.e. the one between the keyboard and chair." - JW wek3

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Posted by larryvc: Sun. Dec 22, 2013 - 11:09 PM
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I would like to know what Cliff's preferred style and settings are though. If they are Indent settings, I can do the translation to the equivalent AStyle settings.

"I may make you feel but I can't make you think" - Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick

"void transmigratus(void) {transmigratus();} // recursio infinitus" - larryvc

"It's much more practical to rely on the processing powers of the real debugger, i.e. the one between the keyboard and chair." - JW wek3

"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive: to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." -  Marcus Aurelius

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Posted by jgmdesign: Mon. Dec 23, 2013 - 12:19 AM
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clawson wrote:
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vivid

avid perhaps? ;-)

Rabid? :)

I would rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed - Fortune Cookie

 

"The critical shortage here is not stuff, but time." - Johan Ekdahl

 

"Step N is required before you can do step N+1!" - ka7ehk

 

"If you want a career with a known path - become an undertaker. Dead people don't sue!" - Kartman

"Why is there a "Highway to Hell" and only a "Stairway to Heaven"? A prediction of the expected traffic load?"  - Lee "theusch"

 

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Posted by jgmdesign: Mon. Dec 23, 2013 - 12:22 AM
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JohanEkdahl wrote:
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Johan approved

LOL!

I am too old to take the fight for any specific indentation style. For sure, as a contractor I am of the opinion that I should adhere to the style used at the current assignment.

Only thing you need to do to make me stop nagging is to pick one, and then be meticulous in upholding it.

Merry Christmas, Jim! :D

LOL,
I will make it my New Years resolution then,

Cheers!

I would rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed - Fortune Cookie

 

"The critical shortage here is not stuff, but time." - Johan Ekdahl

 

"Step N is required before you can do step N+1!" - ka7ehk

 

"If you want a career with a known path - become an undertaker. Dead people don't sue!" - Kartman

"Why is there a "Highway to Hell" and only a "Stairway to Heaven"? A prediction of the expected traffic load?"  - Lee "theusch"

 

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Posted by JohanEkdahl: Fri. Jan 3, 2014 - 06:28 PM
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Mush as I love the idea, I'm afraid AStyle has got to go from my NotePad++ installation.

The implementor, clearly a person that oscillates between brilliant intelligence and a certified idiot, has decided to steal the Alt-F shortcut. :evil:

Short of pulling the trigger while the revolver still being in the front pocket of ones pants, is there something more stupid you could do? :roll:

Is this the same in the Studio plugin?

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Posted by JohanEkdahl: Sat. Jan 4, 2014 - 11:35 AM
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And...

Uninstalling does not really uninstall. After the NP++ restart it is still there - and still active.

And Alf-F is still "stolen". I create a new blank document, and immediately do Alf-F. I get the message attached below. For a editor window set to the language C, Alt-F formats the code.

Alt-F has been reserved for the File menu ever since the first version of Windows Interface Guidelines (WIG). You'd think the world would have learned by now...

Yes, one singular mistake can turn a good plugin into Crap Software.

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Image icon AStyle stole Alt-F.jpg

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Posted by JohanEkdahl: Sat. Jan 4, 2014 - 11:45 AM
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I just might have to rebuild it.. In the source code there is this:

	// Shortcut :
	// Following code makes the first command
	// bind to the shortcut Alt-F
	ShortcutKey *shKey = new ShortcutKey;
	shKey->_isAlt = true;
	shKey->_isCtrl = false;
	shKey->_isShift = false;
	shKey->_key = 0x46; //VK_F

    setCommand(0, TEXT("Format Code"), formatCode, shKey, false);

EDIT: Sadly, Visual Studio Express will not build it. Some restriction on Studio and resources (or resource editing). Will have to wait until I'm at a work machine - with a proper Studio Pro license..

Now I just need to figure out how to forcibly getting rid of the crap version. I fear a un-/re-install of NP++ :(

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Posted by jgmdesign: Sat. Jan 25, 2014 - 03:35 AM
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I have tried this add-on and I do not see it doing any kind of auto formatting.

I guess I will just have to go back to Johan getting mad at me. :?

I would rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed - Fortune Cookie

 

"The critical shortage here is not stuff, but time." - Johan Ekdahl

 

"Step N is required before you can do step N+1!" - ka7ehk

 

"If you want a career with a known path - become an undertaker. Dead people don't sue!" - Kartman

"Why is there a "Highway to Hell" and only a "Stairway to Heaven"? A prediction of the expected traffic load?"  - Lee "theusch"

 

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Posted by larryvc: Sat. Jan 25, 2014 - 08:21 AM
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jgmdesign wrote:
I have tried this add-on and I do not see it doing any kind of auto formatting

Tried it where, in Atmel Studio, or in Notepad++?

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"void transmigratus(void) {transmigratus();} // recursio infinitus" - larryvc

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Posted by JohanEkdahl: Sat. Jan 25, 2014 - 10:45 AM
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I guess I will just have to go back to Johan getting mad at me.

The alternative it to keep the source well formatted by hand. When you get used to it it happens more or less automagically.

As of January 15, 2018, Site fix-up work has begun! Now do your part and report any bugs or deficiencies here. 

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Posted by jgmdesign: Sat. Jan 25, 2014 - 09:00 PM
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Tried it where, in Atmel Studio, or in Notepad++?
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I would rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed - Fortune Cookie

 

"The critical shortage here is not stuff, but time." - Johan Ekdahl

 

"Step N is required before you can do step N+1!" - ka7ehk

 

"If you want a career with a known path - become an undertaker. Dead people don't sue!" - Kartman

"Why is there a "Highway to Hell" and only a "Stairway to Heaven"? A prediction of the expected traffic load?"  - Lee "theusch"

 

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Posted by larryvc: Sat. Jan 25, 2014 - 10:35 PM
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It does not happen automatically. Go to the Edit menu->Advanced and you will find it there.

To select the style you want Astyle to use:

Goto the Tools menu->Options...->Astyle Formatter->Settings and look under Bracket Style Options.

Have fun!

"I may make you feel but I can't make you think" - Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick

"void transmigratus(void) {transmigratus();} // recursio infinitus" - larryvc

"It's much more practical to rely on the processing powers of the real debugger, i.e. the one between the keyboard and chair." - JW wek3

"When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive: to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." -  Marcus Aurelius

Last Edited: Sat. Jan 25, 2014 - 10:56 PM
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