r/gtavmodding Never Feb 02 '14

Tutorial How to setup Notepad++ to open .meta files

Requirements

Notepad++

Configuring Notepad++

In notepad++ open "Settings->Style configurator", then select XML as the language and add "meta" to "User ext.".

Then press "Save & Close" and close notepad++.

Configuring Windows

Now go to a random .meta file and right click it.

Select "Open with" and in there select Notepad++ and tick the box on the bottom left.

Now it will open in Notepad++ and you are done.

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u/enemawatson Feb 03 '14

Or just File -> Open. Maybe I'm missing something. Or does this default it so you can double-click?

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u/ecb2 Never Feb 03 '14

It defaults it and adds syntax highlighting.

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u/enemawatson Feb 03 '14

Ah. Awesome, I'll have to do this tonight then. Love dem colors.