Preferences

Override associations:

Allows you to specify specific external programs to use as external editors for any file extension used in your project. These programs will be used whenever the Open Source File option is selected (Tools > Open Source File).

This field is basically a paragraph object in a dialog. You can type whatever you want; however, AutoPlay will only recognize a specific format:

<Extension>=<Program Path> %1 <Any other arguments>

Note: '%1' is a placeholder for the path of a source file. It is important to keep in mind that any %1 appearing in an extension override will be replaced by the path to the source file. This includes any %1's that may be passed in the <any other arguments> portion of an extension override.

For example, to force AutoPlay to use the button editor to edit .btn files, the setting would be as follows:

.btn="C:\Program Files\AutoPlay Media Studio 8\Tools\ButtonMaker.exe" %1

You can list as many extensions as you like. Just make sure each entry is on a separate line, and that there is only one entry per line. You can enter duplicate extensions in this field, however note that only the first extension listed will be used (subsequent entries for the same extension will be ignored).

Note: Any changes made in an external program to a source file will not be visible in the design environment of AutoPlay Media Studio until you refresh the design environment (View > Refresh).