Practical Tips for Using Keil: Formatting Code with AStyle Plugin

Follow+Star Public Account Number, Don’t Miss Exciting ContentAuthor | strongerHuangWeChat Public Account | Embedded ColumnIf you download a source code online, or take over a colleague’s code, and it looks like the image below, do you still have the mood to look at it?

However, if you format (beautify) it with a tool like this, doesn’t it look much more comfortable?

This article explains: Formatting (Beautifying) Code in Keil Using AStyle Plugin.

Step 1: Download the AStyle Plugin

Search for AStyle on Baidu, or directly enter the URL:

http://astyle.sourceforge.net/

Click Download to enter the download page, download the latest version, and it will automatically download after a few seconds.

No need for a VPN here, you can download it with confidence. Of course, there are historical versions available.

Step 2: Add the AStyle Plugin

Unzip the downloaded AStyle plugin and copy it to a specific directory (of course, it is recommended to copy it to the Keil installation directory).

Open the Tools menu in Keil and customize the tools menu:

Tools -> Customize Tools Menu

Click New to insert menu content, enter 【Format Code】:

Then, click the three dots next to Command to add the plugin, and find the AStyle plugin you just unzipped:

In the Arguments section, enter a command:

!E –style=allman –indent=spaces=2

After confirming, you will find a new submenu 【Format Code】 in the Tools menu:

After this configuration, the AStyle plugin is installed. Whenever you need to format code, just click this submenu. (Of course, you can also configure a shortcut key)

Command Meaning

We demonstrated using a relatively simple command:

!E –style=allman –indent=spaces=2

!E means: format the current file–style=allman means: brace style–indent=spaces=2 means: (indent) insert 2 spaces For specific commands, you can refer to the official documentation, which is listed in detail:https://astyle.sourceforge.net/astyle.html

Additionally:

1. AStyle is a free plugin, so you can use it with confidence.

2. AStyle is not only suitable for Keil, but also applicable to many other IDEs.

Finally, I recorded a video for everyone to refer to:

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