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AutoFileRunner

AutoFileRunner

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Auto File Runner README

This extension allows you to run a specific file (specified for each folder) with a single key press. All you have to do is press Alt+F5.

Features

  • Run Specified Files: Automatically runs the specified file based on its type.
  • Auto Open in Editor: Opens the file in the editor before running it.
  • Configurable Commands: Provides configurable commands for different file types for the supported languages.

Currently Supported Languages

✔ Python
✔ C
✔ C++
✔ Java

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

  • autofilerunner.run-file.file-location: The location of the file that you want to always run.
  • autofilerunner.run-file.default-commands: Commands to run any file.
  • autofilerunner.run-file.python-commands: Commands to run a Python file.
  • autofilerunner.run-file.c-commands: Commands to run a C file.
  • autofilerunner.run-file.cpp-commands: Commands to run a C++ file.
  • autofilerunner.run-file.java-commands: Commands to run a Java file.

Example Commands

Python

python %filePath%

C

cd %baseDirectory%
gcc %filePath% -o %fileName%
.\\%fileName%

C++

cd %baseDirectory%
g++ %filePath% -o %fileName%
.\\%fileName%

Java

javac -source 1.8 -target 1.8 -d target/classes -sourcepath src/main/java %filePath%
java -cp target/classes com.example.%fileName%

Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release of Auto File Runner.

Contributing

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to open an issue on GitHub.


Enjoy!

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