You don't have to use the MPLAB editor.

I use a separate editor (Textpad), as I have no use for the
one in MPLAB.  Textpad is smart enough to warn you if
some other program changes the file while you're working
on it.  MPLAB isn't anywhere as smart, but there is no
need to even open the file there until you are trying
to interactively trace the program (I use the ICD).  I just
hit the compile button, look at where the error is, close
the error window, then switch back to the editor and make
my fix, etc.  The only thing I have to remember on my
own is to close and reopen the code window in MPLAB if
I've made any changes during a debug session.

MPLAB isn't bad; and it's better than finding, buying, and
learning another IDE.

At 07:21 AM 2/28/01 +1100, you wrote:
>Does anyone know of an IDE that can be used in place of MPLAB that
>will "talk" to ICE2000 emulator and hook into Hi-Tech compiler ?
>
>I would like to not have to use MPLAB editor
>
>Best Regards
>David Huisman

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