Install Function List plug-in for Notepad++

Updated For: Notepad++ 5.9

The Function List plug-in for Notepad++ must be installed manually.

Using FunctionList plug-in v2.1 with Notepad++ v5.9, the installation steps are as follows:

1. Download the Function List plug-in from http://sourceforge.net/projects/npp-plugins/files/
2. Unzip the FunctionList plug-in and copy the files as follows:
   • FunctionList.dllcopied to
     • XP, Vista or Win7 32-bit: C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins
     • Vista or Win7 64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins
   • C++.flb and Gmod Lua.bmpcopied to
     • XP, Vista or Win7 32-bit: C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins\Config
     • Vista or Win7 64-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\Config
   • FunctionListRules.xmlcopied to:
     • XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[UserName]\Application Data\Notepad++\plugins\config
     • Vista or Win7: C:\Users\[UserName]\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\plugins\config
     • Note:  The install.txt says to use your %APPDATA% path.  Your %APPDATA% path can easily be found by typing %APPDATA% into your Windows Start->Run or Start->Start Search box.
3. Start Notepad++, the Function List plug-in menu should now appear in Menu: Plugins –> Function List

Custom function list parsing rules can be defined as outlined in the following article:  http://blog.theroyweb.com/function-list-plugin-part-2-python-parsing-rules

Update:

If you encounter stability issues with the standard plug-in from Source Forge, you may wish to try a custom patch.  Works with Notepad++ 5.9.*.  See the Downloads tab at:

• https://bitbucket.org/cjakeway/nppfunctionlist/overview

References:

• http://blog.theroyweb.com/function-list-plugin-on-notepad-53
• http://blog.theroyweb.com/function-list-plugin-part-2-python-parsing-rules