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DaGuy · Mar 10, 2002, 01:30 PM

I downloaded ElfDataXML Editor and I'm not too crazy about it. mainly becuase there are some really basic things that I need to acomplish and I don't feel like reading manuals -in true Mac spirit.

Any suggestions appreciated. I bet there are a ton of Java based XML editors, any tips and favorites in this realm are also welcomed.

Thanks,

[ 03-10-2002: Message edited by: DaGuy ]

theolein · Mar 10, 2002, 01:34 PM

java: jedit from sourceforge.net
and vim with the colour syntax highlighting enabled and set up.

jedit is the easiest but everyone knows how java runs on OSX.

seb2 · Mar 10, 2002, 05:20 PM

propertylist editor? or am i missing something essential?

DaGuy · Mar 10, 2002, 06:36 PM

Thanks for your tips. Here's what I can tell. Correct me if I'm wrong:

JEdit = a basic text editor written in Java with that supports syntax coloring. Seems pretty cool but only provides syntax coloring for XML.

VIM = it's supposed to be an improved vi... Ahhhh! it has "vi" as integral part of its title.

Run like hell!

PropertyList Editor = an Apple tool! This one looks interesting but it only seems to be suitable for configuring OS X preference files. It doesn't read XML files.

So there you go, I am still out of luck... What I need besides syntax coloring is :XML validation and easy XML element manipulation.

DaGuy · Mar 10, 2002, 07:38 PM

I went back and gave the ElfDataXML Editor a second chance. It actually has some very nice features. The UI layout is a bit odd and rigid and it ticked me off right from the start but I think I'm getting it.

Still, keep those recommendations comming.

Thanks!

MemeTransport · Mar 11, 2002, 07:09 PM

My only exposure to XML code is XHTML. For that I use BBedit and am quite happy. I do wish that it would do a better job of recognising, colouring and formatting embedded scripts. That said, if you set preferences to prefer XML rules it works quite nicely. You can also add new languages to its recognition ability (I'm not sure what all is involved though).

Do you have particular DTDs or Schema you need to work with?

DaGuy · Mar 11, 2002, 07:30 PM

I am learning XML so I manufacture my own DTDs.

BBedit is indeed a cool editor (probably the coolest one) but I didn't notice any XML features other than syntax coloring. Can BBedit validate against a DTD?

In any case I've kept toying with ElfDataXML Editor and I'm thinking about dishing out the $55 at some point. The more I use it, the more convinced of its value I become. On the other hand, t does have some in your face bugs.

Thanks!

theolein · Mar 12, 2002, 04:30 PM

Correct me for asking a stupid question, but doesn't Mozilla validate XML against DTD's?