External editors

When you open a resource the Workbench first consults its list of registered editors. If no registered editors are found for the resource the Workbench checks with the underlying operating system to determine if it has any editors registered for the particular file type. If an editor is located, the Workbench will automatically launch that editor. This type of editor is referred to as an external editor because it does not show up as an editor tab in the Workbench.  

1. Select the file JanesINIFile.ini.

2. Double-click the file in the Navigator view to launch the external editor.

   If an editor for INI files is not registered with your underlying operating system the Workbench will attempt to use its own default text editor. If this happens and you are still determined  to see an external editor you can import another file (see previous sections) that is associated with a third party editor. Double click again on this new file and you should see your favorite editor open in its own window.

   
   If you discovered that your favorite editor magically opens up inside the Workbench don't panic. The Workbench supports OLE document editors, and your editor happens to provide OLE document support allowing it to be opened in its own window, or embedded inside another window like the Workbench. We'll discuss this in more detail in the next section.

Embedded editors

Working with other editors