created by

Alexander Evstiougov

script type

syntax

description

gdl.vim is a syntax highlighting package for the graph description language GDL (fka VCG). Whenever you open a .gdl or .vcg file, the package automatically analyzes the text and marks keywords, attribute specifications, comments, etc. using customizable colors. Whenever you start writing a new GDL document, it automatically analyzes the new text for the proper spelling/syntax, highlighting correct items. Benefit to you: your GDL file is easier to read and you can understand GDL source code faster. gdl.vim is intended to go beyond simple syntax and spell-checking. It should also check attribute-value pairs for type correctness. In some cases, it will even check if a specified number is within the valid range. The package was tested under Vim 5.6/Linux, gVim 6.1/WinNT4.0, gVim 6.2/Win2000, and gVim6.3/Win2000. For further information, screenshots, etc., visit http://www.aiSee.com/gdledit Your feedback is appreciated.

install details

Unix users: ------------------------- You can simply copy the downloaded VIM file to your home directory and then use the Vim command :source ~/gdl.vim Alternatively, perform the following steps: 1. Copy the downloaded VIM file to the directory $VIMRUNTIME/syntax/ 2. Add the following line to your .vimrc file (this file is usually to be found in your home directory): :autocmd BufNewFile,BufRead *.{gdl,vcg} source $VIMRUNTIME/syntax/gdl.vim If you are not sure about the value of $VIMRUNTIME, try ~/.vim or type :help runtime Now, Vim should automatically recognize GDL and VCG files. You can switch highlighting off and on in the editor by using the commands :syn off :syn on There may be some highlighting irregularities if you use an old Vim version which is not capable of matching the new line character \n. (Type ":help \n" if you are not sure.) As a work-around, it is sufficient to begin each new line of your GDL code with one or several white spaces. If you use Vim 6.x, don't bother. For further details about Vim syntax highlighting, see :help syntax Windows users: ------------------------- You can simply copy the downloaded VIM file to C:\ and then use the Vim command :source C:\gdl.vim to switch highlighting on. If you would like Vim to automatically recognize GDL and VCG files, add the following two lines: " Graph Description Language au BufNewFile,BufRead *.{gdl,vcg} source C:\gdl.vim to your filetype.vim file, which is usually to be found in the directory C:\Vim\vim63\ or C:\Program Files\Vim\vim63\. This script also works fine in conjunction with vimscript #750.

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package	script version	date	Vim version	user	release notes
gdl.vim	1.9	2005-02-17	5.7	Alexander Evstiougov	Added support for custom composite edge arrows.
gdl.vim	1.9win	2005-02-17	6.0	Alexander Evstiougov	This one's for those who work under Windows.
gdl.vim	1.8	2005-01-13	5.7	Alexander Evstiougov	Added support for the new edge arrow styles.
gdl.vim	1.8win	2005-01-13	6.0	Alexander Evstiougov	This one's for those who work under Windows.
gdl.vim	1.6	2003-09-11	5.7	Alexander Evstiougov	Added support for new GDL attributes which will be introduced in the next aiSee release.
gdl.vim	1.6win	2003-09-11	6.0	Alexander Evstiougov	This one's for those who work under Windows.

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