Syntax highlighting and language features for PHREEQC

This extension brings syntax highlighting to PHREEQC in VSCode. It borrows heavily from the syntax highlighting features from the original Notepad++ version.

Notepad++ distribution

Usage

After installation, open a .phr file and edit it as you would any scripting language. syntax highlighting will appear and basic language functionality will be available (eg. commenting and indentation).

This package does not include a Phreeqc installation. If you need to install PHREEQC,you will have to do it yourself. Both distributions should work:

• Appelo's webiste
• USGS

Quickstart

Install it in VSCode marketplace or by downloading the .vsix file from the repository and you are ready to go!

(Example file)

Installation

1. Press install in the marketplace
   or
2. Download this extension .vsix file and follow the following steps:

2.1. Open Visual Studio Code.

2.2. Open the Extensions View:

2.2.1. Click on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window Alternatively, you can open it by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.

2.3. Install from VSIX:

2.3.1. Click on the ... (More Actions) button at the top of the Extensions view.
2.3.2. Select Install from VSIX... from the dropdown menu.
2.3.4.  Select the .vsix File:

A file dialog will open. Navigate to the directory where your .vsix file is located. Select the .vsix file and click Open. 2.4. Restart Visual Studio Code

Disclaimer

This is just a syntax-highlighter for facilitating text editing and reading phreeqc files. It does not interfere in how PHREEQC executes the scripts. Use it at your own risk. This project is not an official PHREEQC or USGS project, nor it is endorsed by the authors of PHREEQC and related organizations.

License

MIT