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[JoséQuintas]

i want to setup harbour class on ctags configuration of programmers notepad

Setting up Harbour class recognition in ctags configuration for Programmer's Notepad involves creating or modifying the ctags configuration file to include rules specific to Harbour classes. ctags is a tool that generates an index (or tag) file of language objects found in source files. Here's a basic guide to help you set up Harbour class recognition in ctags for Programmer's Notepad:

Locate or Create a ctags Configuration File:

Look for an existing ctags configuration file. If one does not exist, you may need to create a new one.
The ctags configuration file is often named ctags.cnf. You can find it in the installation directory of Programmer's Notepad or in a specific configuration folder.
Edit the ctags Configuration File:

Open the ctags.cnf file using a text editor.
Add Rules for Harbour Classes:

Add rules to recognize Harbour class definitions in the configuration file. This typically involves specifying regular expressions for class patterns.

For example, you might add lines like the following to recognize CLASS declarations:

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--langdef=harbour
--langmap=harbour:.hb
--regex-harbour=/^[ \t]*CLASS[ \t]+([a-zA-Z_][a-zA-Z0-9_]*)/\1/c,class/
This rule assumes that CLASS is followed by the class name, and it captures the class name for indexing.

Adjust the regular expressions based on your code conventions.

Save the Changes:

Save the ctags.cnf file after making the necessary modifications.
Generate Tags File:

Once you've configured the ctags file, you need to generate a tags file. You can do this using the ctags tool.

Open a command prompt or terminal.

Navigate to the directory containing your Harbour source files and the ctags.cnf file.

Run the following command:

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ctags -L your_source_file.hb -o tags --options=ctags.cnf
Replace your_source_file.hb with the name of your Harbour source file.

Configure Programmer's Notepad to Use the Tags File:

Open Programmer's Notepad.
Go to View > Tags....
In the Tags dialog, click on "Options" and choose "Add Tag File...". Select the generated tags file.
Test Class Recognition:

Open a Harbour source file that contains class definitions.
Use the "View > Tags..." menu to navigate through the recognized classes.
Please note that the specifics of the ctags configuration may vary depending on your version of ctags and the conventions used in your Harbour code. Adjust the regular expressions and rules based on your coding practices. Additionally, always refer to the ctags documentation for the version you are using for detailed information on configuration options.

same as previous question, about methods and properties

To set up ctags configuration for Programmer's Notepad to recognize methods and properties in Harbour classes, you need to extend the ctags configuration file (ctags.cnf) with additional rules for method and property patterns. Here's a basic guide:

Edit the ctags Configuration File:

Open the ctags.cnf file using a text editor.
Add Rules for Harbour Methods:

Add rules to recognize Harbour method definitions in the configuration file. This usually involves specifying regular expressions for method patterns.

For example, you might add lines like the following to recognize method declarations:

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--regex-harbour=/^[ \t]*METHOD[ \t]+([a-zA-Z_][a-zA-Z0-9_]*)/\1/m,method/
This rule assumes that METHOD is followed by the method name, and it captures the method name for indexing.

Add Rules for Harbour Properties:

Add rules to recognize Harbour property definitions in the configuration file. This might involve specifying regular expressions for property patterns.

For example, you might add lines like the following to recognize property declarations:

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--regex-harbour=/^[ \t]*DATA[ \t]+([a-zA-Z_][a-zA-Z0-9_]*)/\1/p,property/
This rule assumes that DATA is followed by the property name, and it captures the property name for indexing.

Save the Changes:

Save the ctags.cnf file after making the necessary modifications.
Regenerate Tags File:

Generate the tags file again by running the ctags command. Use the same steps as mentioned in the previous response, but ensure you include all relevant source files.
Configure Programmer's Notepad to Use the Updated Tags File:

Open Programmer's Notepad.
Go to View > Tags....
In the Tags dialog, click on "Options" and choose "Add Tag File...". Select the updated tags file.
Test Recognition:

Open a Harbour source file that contains class definitions, methods, and properties.
Use the "View > Tags..." menu to navigate through the recognized classes, methods, and properties.
Adjust the regular expressions and rules based on your specific coding practices and conventions. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of the tagging will depend on the consistency of your code and the accuracy of the regular expressions in the ctags configuration file. Always refer to the ctags documentation for detailed information on configuration options.