IDM：UltraEdit for Mac 21 now available

IDM：UltraEdit for Mac 21 now available

With new multi-window support and Git integration!

Stay up to date: click "Check for Updates" in the Help menu to ensure you have the latest version.

New in v21: Open multiple files or projects in multiple UltraEdit windows

Use multiple windows for different files or projects? You'll love UltraEdit v21's new multi-window support. Create a new UltraEdit window via File » New Window or with Cmd Shift N. Of course, your multiple instances all remember and reload their previously opened files.

New in v21: Get going with Git!

Consolidate your tools and simplify your workflow! With UltraEdit v21's baked-in Git integration you can clone, checkout, branch, modify, commit, merge, push, and pull...all without leaving your favorite editor. Access contextualized Git options directly in the Places or Project tab. Or run the commands yourself in UltraEdit's new Git shell. Whether you're just getting started with Git or are a bonafide expert, you'll love UltraEdit's accessible and intuitive Git integration!

Git-enabled UltraEdit and UltraCompare: The ultimate Git workspace for Mac!  

Now with UltraCompare's Git integration, UltraEdit and UltraCompare for Mac are the last tools you'll need for your Git-controlled projects. Edit and update your branches with UltraEdit. Review uncommitted changes, compare differences between branches, and resolve merge conflicts with UltraCompare. With seamless cross-product integration, UltraEdit and UltraCompare offer an unparalleled dovetail of functionality to provide you the ultimate Git workspace on Mac.

Get up and running with Git in UltraEdit for Mac

UltraEdit auto-detects Git on first run
The first time you run UltraEdit v21, you'll see a prompt to enable Git. Review your settings here and confirm Git integration.

You can also manually enable Git
If you start UltraEdit but aren't prompted to enable Git, don't worry – you can enable it manually. To do so, go to UltraEdit » Preferences and scroll over to the Git Integration item. Check Enable Git integration, then click Browse to select the folder containing the Git binary. On most macOS systems you can find it in /usr/bin/git.

4 Git things you can do with the new UE 21

1) Interact with repositories in the File View
To access contextual Git functionality, open the File View (View » Toolbars / Windows » File View). In the Places tab, browse to Git repositories on your system. You'll notice Git icon overlays that reflect the status of the Git repository. A green overlay means the repo is up-to-date with no uncommitted changes, while an orange icon reflects uncommitted changes. A red icon signals merge conflicts, and a question mark (?) means the repository contains objects that haven't yet been added. In the Project tab you'll also see the current branch beneath the repository folder.

Right-click on any repository folder to access Git-specific options, like adding, committing, and pushing/pulling. See status, blame log, diff/merge externally in UltraCompare, and more. You can also launch the Git Shell and Git Branch Manager.

2) Run Git commands directly in UltraEdit through the Git Shell
Is the command line your thing? No problem. Run your commands directly in the Git Shell. Access your command history via the dropdown. Select different repositories on your system with the repo dropdown at top.

3) Manage and merge branches

The Git branch manager allows you to interact with branches. With this window you can:

  • Checkout / create / delete branches

  • Commit all changes

  • Merge and rebase branches

  • Filter and search branches

  • Add / remove remote references

  • Pull from / push to remote

  • See which branches are merged into active branch (indicated via checkmark)

4) Diff / merge from UltraEdit into UltraCompare for a fully integrated Git workflow

When you need to track down what's been changed or resolve unexpected merge conflicts, UltraCompare stands ready to assist. Right-click on any file or folder to diff and see changes between branches and commits. You can also launch a resolve conflicts session in UltraCompare and complete your merge.

? Now in beta testing: Pieces for UltraEdit

Pieces for UltraEdit is in beta! Building off last year's popular release of Cloud Sync – which enables instant and secure sharing and syncing of settings across systems and instances – Pieces is a first-in-kind platform that enables you to save, find and reuse code snippets and files straight from projects in UltraEdit to your personal Pieces drive. From there, your data can be accessed within UltraEdit, synced across machines and instances and accessible anywhere.

With Pieces:   

• Sync snippets and files between instances
• Hotkeys allow you to select any snippet or file and instantly send to your personal Pieces drive
• Your shared data is available real-time with all your instances of UltraEdit
• Insert snippets into your active file from Pieces in a single click
• Coming later: shared Pieces drives, sharing with others, saving screenshots, links, more...

Both Cloud Sync and Pieces are an outcome of our partnership with Pieces.app, a venture-backed startup building a productivity platform enabling developers to save, reuse and share snippets, files, links, screenshots and more in the cloud.