How to insert time and date, and the directory path in Notepad++?

Question

I just downloaded Notepad++ v 5.3.1 and I'm having two problems with the TextFX plugin:

1. I recorded a macro with "TextFX Insert" > Date & Time (no matter whether short or long format) and, after I run the macro, only the first number of the time appears

   For example, I ask to insert time and it says its 8:59 AM 11/27/2009; but when I run the macro it only pastes 8:. How do I do to have the date inserted in the file without always needing to go to TextFX > Insert > Date & Time?

2. When I try to use "TextFX Insert" to add the directory name or full path, only the first letter appears. For example, C:\data would show up as only C for full paths or only d for the file name.

How do I resolve these bugs?

Answer 1

I just assigned this to a shortcut key by going to Settings → Shortcut Mapper → Plugin Commands → I:Date and Time → short format

I am running version 5.3.1.

Answer 2

The latest NotePad++ version I have is 5.5.1.

I ran the TextFX plugin and it works. Perhaps that is what you need to do, download the latest, then everything should be ok.

Answer 3

Go to: Macro → Modify Shortcut/Macro → Plugin Commands. Set a Hotkey for: "I:Date && Time - short format"

It works for me in Version 5.9.3.

If there is no "Modify Macro"-entry in "Macro", then you have to record at least one macro. It's not perfect, I know.

Answer 4

You could use this for the path:

• Edit / Copy to Clipboard / Current file path to clipboard

• Edit / Copy to Clipboard / Current file name to clipboard

Found here: Lists of default mouse and keyboard shortcuts for Noteoad++ and some plugins

Answer 5

The author of Notepad++ says, "Macro system cannot record plugin commands."