OpenSCAD highlighter for Notepad++

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Like nerd256 who added an OpenScad syntax highlighter to Linux's Kate editor, I uploaded my version for Notepad++ on Windows. Discover more details on my projects blog here: https://theheadlesssourceman.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/openscad-highlighter-for-notepad/. UPDATE: After using it, I found some quirks that are now fixed in v2.0. UPDATE 2: Instructions on launching OpenSCAD with the current file from Notepad++ are available! UPDATE 3: Install instructions have been revised. To install code highlighting, download the XML config file from the provided link. In Notepad++, go to Language->Define Your Language, then click Import and select the XML file. Save it with a name. For .scad files to reflect the changes, choose OpenScad from the Language menu. To open a scad file in OpenSCAD from Notepad++: hit F5, type "C:\Program Files\OpenSCAD\openscad.exe" "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)" (adjust if needed), and save with a creative name. Now, there should be a new entry in the run menu that opens a new OpenSCAD instance with the current file. To launch OpenSCAD with the current file in Notepad++: go to Run->Run... and type "C:\Program Files\OpenSCAD\openscad.exe" "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenSCAD\openscad.exe" "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)", depending on your OpenSCAD installation. Save with a menu name and shortcut. For an improved OpenSCAD experience with Notepad++, hide the internal editor by checking View->Hide Editor, and enable automatic reload and preview under Design->Automatic reload and preview.