AkelPad

CheeseCake · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 12

I just find that Akelpad 4.xx opens files much slower than 3.xx, the situation is worse when Word Wrap function is enabled.

When opening a large text file, Akelpad 4.xx will show a loading progress indicator at status bar. The larger file, the longer time and program looks like frozen. When resizing the window (with Wrap enabled), I have to wait for it again which makes it unusable.

Environment: Windows Server 2003 English, system locale Chinese Simplified, default Akelpad settings (after deleting HKCU\Software\Akelsoft).

It is OK when using Akelpad 3.xx.

Instructor · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 4650

CheeseCake · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 12

Thanks for reply. Just did the test.

With word wrap OFF, the speed in Akelpad 4.xx is acceptable, though 3.xx is still leading.
With word wrap ON, Akelpad 3.xx loaded the file quick. Akelpad 4.xx had to wait for the loading indicator. Same situation when resizing window.

So is there any possibility to "partially" load file in Akelpad 4.xx especially when word wrap is ON just like it did in 3.xx?

Instructor · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 4650

I don't know how you test it, but on my system loading the 50Mb with caret at the end of file:

With word wrap OFF:
AkelPad 4.0.6 - 3,922
AkelPad 3.6.1 - 13,641

With word wrap ON:
AkelPad 4.0.6 - 12,672
AkelPad 3.6.1 - 17,484

CheeseCake · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 12

I did put the caret at the end of file.

What's the codepage of your test file?
When opening a unicode file or file in western language (eg. English), both are OK for me, but when the target file is in GB2312, things are different when wrap is ON.

Mine is a 750KB text file in Simplified Chinese. I uploaded it to http://www.box.net/shared/rjq9n248xs

To reproduce,
System: Windows Server 2003 or XP or Vista
System Locale: Simplified Chinese
Akelpad Setting: Default (Delete HKCU\Software\Akelsoft) with Wrap ON/OFF (Codepage 936)

Instructor · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 4650

CheeseCake · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 12

Thanks for the reply. After selecting Arial Unicode MS, problem solved though it is not a default installed font.

Here is a list for your reference.

Instructor · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 4650

See 4.0.8 release.

CheeseCake · Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Posts: 12

Thanks for your effect, working like a charm now. Very Happy