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Eclipse: XML syntax coloring for non-XML files

In my previous (and first) foray into Eclipse, I inherited another Developer's workstation and setup. Now, I'm trying to setup a new Eclipse instance from scratch, and, in turn, am scratching my head.

How do I go about getting XML-style syntax coloring for files that do not end in .xml (specifically vxml files, in this case)?

Thanks!
IVR Avenger

Solution

  • You can define which extensions are mapped to which content-types ; this should help Eclipse do what you want.

    For that, go to : Window > Preferences > General > Content-types

    Then find the "XML" content-type on the right on the screen.
    When you click on it, there will be a list of extensions at the bottom of the dialog box.

    Click the "Add..." button, and define your extension here in the popup : *.vml

    Click OK to close the preferences window...

    ... And .vml files should now be considered as XML ;-)