Making jEdit like IntelliJ

First download JDK 1.6 and use that to run jEdit. I also add this tweak to the command line:

-Dsun.java2d.opengl=true

Also, remove the -server option. No clue if that is gonna help at all in JDK 1.6, but things are blazing fast without it and I assume Swing likes it without.

Next, download these plugins:

  1. Buffer Tabs
  2. Project Viewer
  3. SideKick
  4. FastOpen
  5. Ruby (http://rubyjedit.org/download/)

Next, follow the ruby plugin directions to get that up and running. If you are using Java, I would assume that you can find lots of help with that out in the ether.

Also, dock the Project Viewer window on the left of the screen.

I turn on the BufferTabs by default and set them on the right.

Okay, now start binding keys. Here are mine thus far:

Plugin: Project Viewer

Command Key
Show Project Viewer Alt+1

Plugin: FastOpen

Command Key
Show Fast Open Window Ctrl+n

Built-in commands

Command Key
Close current docking area escape
Close Ctrl+F4
Find next F3
Go to line Ctrl+g
Global Options Ctrl+Alt+Shift+s
Join lines Ctrl+Shift+j

This is about all I have thus far, but it looks to be pretty good. I’ll add more as I think of new stuff.

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