Notepad++ Setup

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Notepad++ is a freeware text editor that can be used to edit and compile Papyrus scripts. It can be downloaded from the official Notepad++ site. Notepad++ supports user-defined syntax highlighting autocomplete, folding, and can be set up to quickly compile Papyrus scripts, making it a more robust option than using the basic in-editor text editor.

Setting up a quick compile

1. Open Notepad++
2. Hit F5 (run)
3. Paste the line: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\skyrim\Papyrus compiler\ScriptCompile.bat" $(FILE_NAME)
   • NOTE: Inside the quotes, paste in the equivalent path on your PC while points to that ScriptCompile.bat file.
4. Select Save
5. Name it something useful like “Compile”
6. Set up a keyboard shortcut if you want, such as CTRL+F5.

• You can find the new shortcut under the Run menu option, or just use the keyboard shortcut.
• You can change the keyboard shortcut under Settings -> Shortcut Mapper -> Run Tab
• This will compile the script you are currently tabbed to while in notepad++.

Setting up Papyrus Language Definitions

1. Download this file: Papyrus Language Definitions
2. Install the papyrus.xml file by placing it in your Notepad++\plugins\APIs directory (for example, C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\APIs)