How to edit the (big) .xml files ?

[kwistenbiebel]

Hi all,

Sometimes I feel the need to change or add a parameter in the generated .xml file (for instance to add a parameter that skindigo doesn't support (yet)).

The generated .xml files are very large (over 9 Mb) because of all the geometry data and difficult to open with notepad.

What would be the best editing tool to use with those big files?
..And second question:
How can I quickly find the section where I want to change or add a setting?

Thanks,

kwistenbiebel

[Cire]

I use "Notepad++" . . . but not having tried anything else, I can't say how it compares to other options. Big files still take a bit to open and navigate/edit, but I haven't had any serious issues with it.

As to finding a particular section . . . use the find function!




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[joegiampaoli]

Try XML Marker, will even run under wine in linux

http://symbolclick.com/

[kwistenbiebel]

Thanks for the help.
I will look in to that.

Cheers,
kwistenbiebel

[Whaat]

The next version of SkIndigo will allow you to generate two XML files, one with your geometry (large file) and one with your material, environment and camera settings. This makes it much easier to edit your settings using Notepad or any other program for that matter.

Whaat

[kwistenbiebel]

The next version of SkIndigo will allow you to generate two XML files, one with your geometry (large file) and one with your material, environment and camera settings. This makes it much easier to edit your settings using Notepad or any other program for that matter.

Whaat

Double .xml files

...As if you can read my mind.

Again Whaat, it is astonishing how well you develop this plugin from a users point. Very intelligent approach.
Keep it up!

BTW, Maxwell is releasing a new version of their handicapped SU-plugin next week.
I guess they felt the heat from competitors like Indigo.

regards,
kwistenbiebel

[Whaat]

Thanks, Kwisten!

I wish I could release the new version right now because it is so much fun to play with SSS and the Blend material! There are still a couple of kinks to work out before release. Hmmmm....maybe I'll release it the same day as the new Maxwell plug....

regards,
Whaat