This extension provides syntax highlighting, language support, and basic features for the TOPAS language, commonly used in crystallography and material science, directly within Visual Studio Code.
Features
Syntax highlighting for .inp, .out, .inc, and .str files.
Highlighting support for:
Keywords
Functions
Variables
Operators
Comments
Local Macros
File Types Supported
.inp: Input files for TOPAS
.out: Output files generated by TOPAS
.inc: Include files for additional macros
.str: TOPAS structure files
Future Updates - Works in Progress
Snippets: insertable common code blocks for constructing TOPAS input files, similar to the old JEdit Xinsert plugin.
Import CIF: parse CIF files and format data for running in TOPAS
Send to TOPAS: Launch TOPAS from VS Code and load active .inp file for refinement.
Installation
Download and install the extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.
Once installed, the extension will automatically apply to .inp, .out, and .inc files.
Usage
Syntax Highlighting
Open any .inp, .out, .inc, or .str file to see the syntax highlighting applied. The following elements are highlighted:
Comments: Block and line comments are highlighted.
Keywords: Common TOPAS control keywords are supported, such as prm, local, global, etc.
Functions: Functions like Abs, Sin, Cos, etc., are highlighted.
Operators: All mathematical and logical operators are supported.
Macros: Macros defined with the macro keyword will be highlighted.
Contributing
Feel free to contribute by reporting issues or suggesting features. You can clone the repository and submit a pull request on GitHub.
Release Notes
1.2.0
Initial release with syntax highlighting for .inp, .out, .inc, and .str files.
