[Software] Notepad (Text Editor, WM6.5 Ready)

[shamasis]

Notepad Mobile
http://notepadmobile.com/

This is a "text editor" for Windows Mobile. It allows you to open text (.txt) files and other text based files (.xml, .bat, .log, etc.)

Its main features being high speed, small size and compatibility with most devices running DOTNET Framework.

Download Notepad Mobile v1.6


Updated v1.6 (27th August, 2009)

• Windows Mobile 6.5 Compatible
• Support for fullscreen display
• Word and character count
• Fixed Bug: Word-Wrap Context-Menu Issue
• About Dialog shows application version.

-- Thanks Gerry, Foliator, stylez, 6Fg8, vn1minh, mccune

Updated v1.5: (03/09/2009)

• Added ZoomOut Functionality (supported by dexter and blowFish64)
• Minor Bug Fixes
• MArginally reduced application size

Updated v1.4: (18/11/2008)

• Added Find and Replace options (with fast 'Replace All' algorithm)
• Minor Bug Fixes

Updated v1.3: (06/11/2008)

• Added an "Edit" menu for easy access from Hardware buttons
• Added "Insert Date" feature from the new "Edit" menu
• Added "Open With" and "Send To" compatibility for opening files from any File Explorer (Thanks to joemanb for BETA testing)
• Remembers last used settings (Font, Zoom)

Updated v1.2: (04/11/2008)

• Added font changing feature (normal or fixed-width.)
• Added screen orientation change handling support. (Thanks to OceanSpray)

Updated v1.1: (28/10/2008)

• Added Zoom Functionality
• Reduced Executable Size!

Features:

• Open/Create/Save text files
• Supports cut/copy/paste by right click
• Text input area resize as-per SIP (virtual keyboard) space
• It is a standalone executable (no installation required)
• Extremely light-weight and with minimum memory consumption
• Word Wrap toggle

How to install:
Extract and copy Notepad.exe on your device and run it from there!

If you want the program icon to appear in your "Start Menu -> Programs":
(1) Open File Explorer and navigate to the directory where the "Notepad.exe" is placed.
(2) Copy the Notepad.exe file. (Right Click on the file and select "Copy")
(3) Navigate to "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs", right-click and select "Paste Shortcut"!


System Requirements:

• Windows Mobile 5, 6, 6.1, 6.5
• DotNet Compact Framework 2 (application will generate consistent error upon load in the absence of DotNet CF 2.0)

Developer URL: http://www.shamasis.net/projects/notepad-mobile/

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Archived (older) downloads are attached to this post below.

 

[mykolor]

I try to open .txt file by hold tap-->open with...notepad.exe but it isn't display context .txt file. empty

 

[shamasis]

Screenshots

Updated screenshots

 

[Giannis86]

does it have manila file support?

it would be great to be able to open manila files with this..would save a lot of hasle of copying to pc and then back to phone

 

[shamasis]

does it have manila file support?

No Manila file support as of now. This is more of a general purpose, all-device, fast loading text editor. I presume adding very much device/task specific functions will be pointless.

Saying that, I am presently working on a Notepad specifically designed for Diamond. Will think of such features in that project.

 

[Mr.Robinson]

question...

Cab it up, possibly? Much thanks!

 

[shamasis]

a BETA release for you

I try to open .txt file by hold tap-->open with...notepad.exe but it isn't display context .txt file. empty

I am attaching a BETA release of the 1.3 version of this software. Kindly test it and check whether it suits your "open-with" needs.

In general, it should work easily with the explorer you are using. In case it does not, try to use the under-mentioned open-with command.

The "open with" command should be: "/Program Path/Notepad.exe" "%1"

Where 'Program Path' is the path of the program and '%1' is the file name. Make sure they are within "double-quotes".

 

[Corpsegrinder]

Love it. Works great on my tilt. Thanks.

 

[evojulz]

Very nice and light txt editor!

Any plans to support .DOC and .DOCX? Even just as read only without formatting and ability to save as .TXT.

I have some settings and serials in Word docs that would be good just to copy out of without having to install Pocket Word

 

[joemanb]

It's great to see people working on new editors!
Some things that would really make this program stand out...

The ability to associate files and open with a double click.

The ability to open files via 'Send to' in GSFinder+.

Multiple files opened in tabs with the ability to open new ones (while retaining the old ones, tabbed) with double click or 'Send To' or 'Open With'.

Search and Replace.

Choose Unicode or ANSI formatting for save.

If you implemented these few things, and kept it small, this could be the BEST compact editor for WM (IMHO).

UKNote almost does everything except 'Multiple tabbed docs', and 'Send To' which is the BEST way to open documents for editing in an editor that the MIME type isn't associated with. 'Open With' is just too slow.

The easier it is, and the more options you have to open a file in an editor, the better. Opening a file from my favorite file manager is my preferred method (double click, or 'send to').

Thanks for the Editor!

 

[Beast84]

Can this be used to edit xml files directly on the ppc? Or even create mscr files for mortscript?

 

[shamasis]

Can be used to open any text file

Can this be used to edit xml files directly on the ppc? Or even create mscr files for mortscript?

XML / HTML are text based files.
This Notepad can be sed to open and edit such files on PPC.

 

[shamasis]

Features!

It's great to see people working on new editors!
Some things that would really make this program stand out...
... Thanks for the Editor!

Thank you for your compliments. You are most welcome!

What features I inferred from your post and also I had been considering earlier:

• Associate with .txt files so that any explorer can open it.
• Open multiple text files in tabs.
• Search and Replace.
• Magnify/Zoom (already done in upcoming 1.2 release)
• Font Type Change (Normal or Fixed-width, already done in upcoming 1.3 release)

The ability to open files via 'Send to' in GSFinder+.

I think this may already work! Try and let me know please.

If you implemented these few things, and kept it small, this could be the BEST compact editor for WM (IMHO).

I will try to implement these and also keep the weight/load-time/memory usage less.

 

[joemanb]

Yes! 'Send to' DOES work (hurray!). It didn't yesterday, I must've needed a soft reset.

As far as association is concerned, we should be able to associate any file, not just TXT. Let the User worry about associations, but just fix it so that if a filetype IS associated, it opens with a double click. Right now when I associate a filetype, and try to open it with a double click, I get an Error:

'The specified file cannot be opened. Path or format incorrect.'

I click 'OK' then the editor opens with no file.

Thanks Again!



P.S.

What features I inferred from your post and also I had been considering earlier:

• Associate with .txt files so that any explorer can open it.
• Open multiple text files in tabs.
• Search and Replace.
• Magnify/Zoom (already done in upcoming 1.2 release)
• Font Type Change (Normal or Fixed-width, already done in upcoming 1.3 release)

You might want consider the ability to save as ANSI or UNICODE because many of the text files used by WM are UNICODE.

 

[vpoet]

I work with lots of text files at once sometimes, so it would be nice to be able to load multiple copies of the EXE at once (or to use a tabbed interface).

 

[shamasis]

Beta Release

...Right now when I associate a filetype, and try to open it with a double click, I get an Error:

'The specified file cannot be opened. Path or format incorrect.'

I click 'OK' then the editor opens with no file.

Yes. I know why the error is there. This is not an error. You are providing the filename as command-line parameter. But your file name contains spaces, hence it should be enclosed within quotes.

E.g. /Internal Storage/my file.txt should be opened as Notepad.exe "/Internal Storage/my file.txt" and see it will work!

I can do a workaround fix, but that would make it non-standard. I will tell you why...

All command-line parameters are separated by spaces.
e.g. Notepad.exe param1 param2
Now, all programs use the first parameter as file name. But, when your filename contains spaces, it is split into two or more parameters. And that causes the error. Hence, to open your file, your parameter should appear within double quotes.

So, for opening a file, say, /My File.txt, your command will be.

"/Notepad.exe" "/My File.txt" (assuming that both files are in root folder)

PS: Please don't mind if I went in so much details. But I explained for people who would not know anything.

However, If you suggest that I should "merge" multiple parameters and check whether it is a valid filename or not, then I can do it. But as I said, that would be non-standard. I have attached a file with this change done.

 

[joemanb]

Awesome! I love it! Now I can open a file using any method I desire. This is HUGE!

I don't think your 'nonstandard' workaround will be a problem because, after all, what parameter would you send to an editor other than a single filename?

Is there a filesize limitation? I opened a 92k file and was only able to scroll down about 1/3 of the document before it wouldn't scroll anymore. The ability to edit large files would be another feature I would request.

Another thing you might consider is coming up with an original name for your editor. It is shaping up to be such a good editor that it deserves something other than the generic 'notepad'.

Thanks for your hard work, it is very appreciated by us editor lovers out here in WM land. I am anxiously awaiting updates!

J03M4N

 

[shamasis]

Thanks.

...Thanks for your hard work, it is very appreciated by us editor lovers out here in WM land. I am anxiously awaiting updates!

J03M4N

Guess what drives the world of software??? It is people as good as you. I am not flattering, but its rather a huge fact that the trouble you took to use and comment on the software more than motivates me (or anyone else for that matter) to develop even better softwares.

Rather I should say "Thank You" for your time and effort to appreciate someone.


Back to work:
Yes, there is a kind of file-size limitation. But I am yet to find out the exact value. It tends too vary between devices .

Nevertheless, it is a limitation/bug of DOTNET CF 2.0 . DOTNET CF 3.5 too has this problem (of displaying 1/3rd of the available text space,) but at a reduced level. [Doing any workaround these bugs/limitations might increase file size / memory consumption / load time.]

Next on line: I am thinking about implementing (1) Find and Replace, (2) Tabbed Documents, (3) Remember last used program settings.

After these are done, the Notepad will become somewhat finalized and would have almost all features that can be pushed inside a small and fast-loading app.

Last and the Best... I want to make it "skinnable", so that I can make it look like Diamond, etc (or any user can make their skins.)

... however... my PRIMARY GOAL still remains : FAST, BUG-FREE, SMALL/LIGHT, ALL-PURPOSE Text editor!

 

[joemanb]

The filesize limitation really isn't that big of a deal. Most compact editors on WM have some sort of filesize limitation. I do most of my editing of big files on my PC.

Next on line: I am thinking about implementing (1) Find and Replace, (2) Tabbed Documents, (3) Remember last used program settings.

Excellent! Keep up the good work! Thank You.

J03M4N

 

[shamasis]

Updated version 1.3

New version released. (See topic started post.)

• Added a new "Edit" Menu.
• Insert Date feature.
• Integrates with File Explorers' "open with" and "send to" features.
• Remembers last used settings.