c++windowsidedev-c++astyle

Auto format feature in Dev-C++ IDE

In Eclipse I would always use Ctrl + shift + f to autoformat code in the IDE.

Is there a similar feature in Dev-C++, or some plugin available that I can use for formatting my C/C++ code?

Solution

  • Instead of all this mentioned below, just Press Shift + Ctrl+ A

    Download this.

    http://www.formatcode.com/download.php

    Format Source Code within Dev-C++

    The following instructions allow you to format source code files in Dev-C++ using FormatCode command line tool.

    Add a Tool Menu that will invoke FormatCode

    1. Click "Tools" -> "Configure Tools...".

    2. Click the "Add" button to add a new tool.

    3. Assuming you installed FormatCode in C:\Program Files\FormatCode, fill in the form as show below:

      Title: FormatCode Program: C:\Program Files\FormatCode\FormatCode.exe Working Directory: C:\Program Files\FormatCode
      Parameters: "SOURCENAME"

    4. Click "OK" button to save settings.

    You may now invoke FormatCode command line tool:

    1. By clicking "Tools" -> "FormatCode".("AnyStyler)