FTEditor

Fielded text refers to a universally accepted standard that provides the schema and structure of text files that also feature tables of values, such as CSV files for example. FTEditor is a lightweight utility that allows you to modify the format and structure of the data within a fielded text file to be specified by a meta file.

The installation is quick, forthright and entails unpacking the archive in the desired location on your local drive. Upon launch, you come face to face with an old-school designed UI that jam-packs a plethora of functions and options.

While it is true that the interface is resizable, the abundance of settings that you need to explore and check or un-check is rather tiresome. The crowded UI along with the lack of a detailed Help section could make the app rather intimidating for first-time users.

Despite the fact that the display of options and functions could use a revamp, it is worth mentioning that the application is capable of exhibiting the text content and tables simultaneously within the dedicated panels. Moreover, the app supports highlighting so you can quickly find the piece of information you need to edit as table or text.

The idea behind the utility is to help you generate Meta files, which are essentially XML files or streams whose role is to describe how the fielded text is structured as well as how the data in the table is formatted. It goes without saying that the Meta generated is basically analogous to the Meta information from the database you retrieved it from.

If you are commonly working with fielded text or CSV files that you would like to create Meta for or perhaps modify, then you can consider giving FTEditor a try.