Zope External Editor 0.9.3

Zope External Editor is a tool that allows you to edit Zope objects using your preferred text editor outside of the Zope Management Interface.

Zope External Editor provides a way to check out and check in Zope objects as files on your local filesystem. When an object is checked out, it is downloaded to your computer and opened in your text editor. When you save changes and check the object back in, Zope updates the corresponding object in its database.

Using Zope External Editor allows you to take advantage of features provided by your text editor, such as syntax highlighting, code completion, and version control integration, while working on Zope objects.

Zope External Editor can be installed as a standalone tool or as an add-on to certain web browsers. Installation instructions specific to your platform and browser can be found in the official documentation.

Zope External Editor is designed to work with Mozilla-based web browsers like Firefox and SeaMonkey. Support for other browsers may vary.

Zope External Editor is primarily targeted for use with Zope 2.13. However, it may also work with earlier versions of Zope. It is recommended to consult the official documentation for compatibility information with your specific Zope version.

Zope External Editor has certain limitations such as not supporting live preview of changes, requiring manual checkin and checkout of Zope objects, and potential conflicts when multiple users are editing the same object simultaneously. However, these limitations can often be mitigated with proper workflow management.

Yes, most text editors allow you to configure external editing tools. Instructions on configuring specific text editors can be found in the official documentation for Zope External Editor.

Zope External Editor is an open-source tool licensed under the Zope Public License (ZPL). It can be used and modified freely according to the terms of the license.

For support and issue reporting, you can refer to the official documentation or reach out to the community through designated channels such as mailing lists or forums.