kate question

timl · 02-16-2011, 06:37 PM

Hi I have used a windows text editor (Notepad++) which has set a benchmark for my requirements. As I tend to use linux most of the time I have been looking for a similar editor for some time. Kate is ticking most boxes. 2 things I can’t see which I would like if anyone could advise:

You can “find selected” within the current file. IE. highlight a string for searching. I can’t see the ability to do the same in “all files”. Does this exist?
In NPP I can search for a string in "all files currently open" within the editor. Does this facility exist in Kate?

TIA

Tinkster · 02-16-2011, 09:40 PM

I don't think kate has these features. One GUI editor I occasionally summon does.

Komodo - despite the K in the name it's not a KDE app ;D

Cheers,
Tink

timl · 02-20-2011, 05:16 PM

thanks Tink, I had a bit of trouble installing it. I'll have another go tonight

infosrig · 02-21-2011, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timl

thanks Tink, I had a bit of trouble installing it. I'll have another go tonight

It is possible to search a string in all files currently open.
In a same session with multiple files you an use "F3" to search a string.

cheers!!