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Hi Cody, thanks for the reply.

First let me say, I do not want to discuss the technical aspects
of Editra, I think I have enough experience with Python, wxPython
as you can see here http://spinecho.ifrance.com/psi.html

My thinking is more basic and pragmatic. If Editra comes with
wxPython (runtime or demo), it would be a good idea, if it defaults
to Python settings (lexer, standard indentation, os compliant line
separator).

This not the place to discuss what should be the correct Python
indentation or what should be a correct line ending for Windows
users.

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You wrote: "Yes, Editra is and only aims to be a general purpose text/code
editor, ...."

Ok, so may I ask again? Why is it part of wxPython?

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>> - Should a wxPython newbee install it? There is a nsis installer!
>
> Well, it will come with wxPython, so every wxPython newbie will
> install it. :slight_smile:
>
True.

I am however a little confused by the initial comment, is the '!' in
protest or in affirmation?

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Same kind of thinking as above. If Editra comes with wxPython, it will
be installed. No reason to provide an installer, a win users will not
install for a second time. If Editra is available independently (as it
is), this make full sense.

Anyway you can be pround of your work. It is not every day one meets
a stc-wxPython-based editor working on my w2k box with a Swiss-French
keyboard :wink:

Regards,
Jean-Michel Fauth, Switzerland

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jmf wrote:

Hi Cody, thanks for the reply.

First let me say, I do not want to discuss the technical aspects
of Editra, I think I have enough experience with Python, wxPython
as you can see here http://spinecho.ifrance.com/psi.html

My thinking is more basic and pragmatic. If Editra comes with
wxPython (runtime or demo), it would be a good idea, if it defaults
to Python settings (lexer, standard indentation, os compliant line
separator).

This not the place to discuss what should be the correct Python
indentation or what should be a correct line ending for Windows
users.

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You wrote: "Yes, Editra is and only aims to be a general purpose text/code
editor, ...."

Ok, so may I ask again? Why is it part of wxPython?

1. Because it is a good tool that many wxPython users will find useful.

2. Because it is a great example of a wxPython application, both in code, functionality and platform integration.

3. Because it replaces something that has been in the wxPython distribution for years but was never even half finished.

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>> - Should a wxPython newbee install it? There is a nsis installer!
>
> Well, it will come with wxPython, so every wxPython newbie will
> install it. :slight_smile:
>
True.

I am however a little confused by the initial comment, is the '!' in
protest or in affirmation?

-
Same kind of thinking as above. If Editra comes with wxPython, it will
be installed. No reason to provide an installer, a win users will not
install for a second time. If Editra is available independently (as it
is), this make full sense.

Editra is still made available separately in application bundles for users that are not wxPython developers.

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Robin Dunn
Software Craftsman
http://wxPython.org Java give you jitters? Relax with wxPython!