MetPad

MetPad is a great tool for anyone looking to build applications or web pages. Even though coding has gotten easier over time, it's still super important for debugging. With MetPad, you get a powerful environment to work on your source files or even create them from scratch!

Easy Setup and Portability

A really cool perk of MetPad is that you don’t have to go through a long setup process. You can carry it on a thumb drive along with your project files and use it on any computer without worrying about stability issues. This is because it doesn’t mess with registry entries while you’re using it.

User-Friendly Interface

The interface is super easy to navigate, even if you're new to coding! Most of the screen is dedicated to writing your code or text. Plus, there’s a handy side panel where you can keep multiple active files open at once for an enhanced experience.

File Support and Tools

MetPad supports a wide range of file formats including TXT, INI, CFG, C, CPP, H, JAVA, TCL, PL, CMD, BAT, and SH. You’ll find tons of tools available to help you out with your projects. You can easily insert timestamps into your files, format text in different ways, add lines where needed, and even keep track of word counts if you're not just programming.

Secure Your Work

Your source files can stay safe thanks to the built-in encryption algorithm. There’s also an advanced tool that makes it simple to find specific strings in your text and replace them if needed. Plus, there’s a bookmarks feature that helps you quickly access important sections in your files.

Macros for Automation

You can create or load macro commands to automate those complex tasks that take forever! All in all, MetPad does an awesome job providing a comprehensive set of tools for both text processing and programming.

The Only Drawback

The only thing missing is a syntax highlighter which could help in identifying code snippets and functions more easily. But overall? MetPad lives up to its expectations!