CakePHP .ctp syntax highlighting in Eclipse

Question

Why CakePHP decided to build their own file format instead of .tpl is beyond me... despite that, i can\'t get syntax highlighting to work in Eclipse... I\'ve followed this guid

Answer 1

Make sure you have set the correct editor associations and content types

Go to settings (Window -> preferences)

Content Types

1. Type in Content Types in the search box (should show under General -> Types
2. Click on the arrow next to Text, select PHP Content Type
3. Add *.ctp by clicking on the Add button on the right side

File Association

1. Type in File Associations in the search box on the left
2. Add *.ctp (click the Add button on the top right side)
3. Associate the proper editor for it by clicking Add (on the bottom right side) and selecting PHP Editor