Associating File Type Extensions with Stylus Studio Tools

When you try to open a file type that Stylus Studio does not recognize, Stylus Studio prompts you to specify the module or editor you want to use to open the file.

Figure 98. Choose Module Dialog Box

When you respond to this dialog box, you establish an association between all files with that extension and the Stylus Studio module you select. If you prefer, you can establish file type-Stylus Studio module associations in advance of opening files peculiar to your application.

Adding an Association

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You do not need to specify the usual extensions, such as xml, xsl, and java. Use this procedure for file name extensions peculiar to your application.

To add an association:
1. From the Stylus Studio menu bar, select Tools > Options.

Stylus Studio displays the Options dialog box.

2. Under Application Settings, click File Types.
3. Stylus Studio displays File type - Stylus Studio module associations. This dialog box allows you to indicate the module you want Stylus Studio to use when it opens a file with the extension you specify.
4. To add a new association, click the Add button.

Figure 99. Associating File Types with Stylus Studio Editors

5. Type the new extension and press Enter.

Stylus Studio displays the list of Stylus Studio editors and modules.

6. Click the module that you want Stylus Studio to use to open files with the extension you specified and press Enter.
7. To add another association, repeat step 4 through step 6.
8. Click the OK button.

Deleting Associations

To delete an association:
1. Click the association you want to delete.
2. Click the Delete button.

When you have finished adding and deleting associations, click OK.

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