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UltraEdit

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What is UltraEdit?

UltraEdit is a text editor from IDM Computer Solutions headquartered in Hamilton.

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Large files, no problem.

Incentivized
Marc Paige
AVP Digital and Data Solutions in Information Technology at GC Services (5001-10,000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use UltraEdit to work on large data files. We also use it to write SQL and PowerShell scripts utilizing its built-in code formatting. Another feature that is very useful is the HEX view. We use the column selection mode often. I like that it has a built-in file browser and remembers many recent files, and keeps the last files open. Overall, this is a very useful tool.

Pros

  • Large file handling.
  • Code formatting.
  • HEX view.

Cons

  • Easier to change modes.
  • More right-click options.

Most Important Features

  • Large file handling.
  • Many files open at once.
  • HEX mode.

Return on Investment

  • It has made my analysts and programmers more productive.

Alternatives Considered

Notepad++

Other Software Used

Microsoft Visual Studio, Notepad++

UltraEdit is an indispensable text editor

Incentivized
Mary Westheimer
Business Manager in Marketing at Kevin Caron Studios, L.L.C. (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

  • Search and replace in files that are not open
  • Cut and paste columns - I don't know any other program that can do this!
  • Is a super fast and powerful text editor.

Cons

  • I'd like more free updates.
  • It'd be great to be able to make the text larger more easily.
  • I like UltraEdit so much I'm having trouble coming up with a third area for improvement!

Return on Investment

  • I don't have specific statistics, but I know it helps to have a rock-solid text editor at my fingertips!

Usability

Other Software Used

Swiftpage ACT!, Adobe Photoshop

USDV on UltraEdit

Incentivized
Marc ShafferView profile
CEO in Corporate at US DataVault, Inc (11-50 employees employees)

Pros

  • Web editing.
  • Web design.
  • Web construction.

Cons

  • It would be great if a total page view, including images and spacing would be helpful.
  • More automated for repetitive functions.

Return on Investment

  • Its ease of use and functionality make it fast and reliable which saves my designers time.
  • Its simplicity makes it fast and easy to train new users.
  • UE's guidance features make it a great tool with a good ROI.

Alternatives Considered

OpenText Library Management

Other Software Used

OMS Office Master System

UltraEdit helps you save time on redundant tasks

Incentivized
Mathieu GaouetteView profile
Consultant BI senior/Administrateur - spécialité SAS in Information Technology at Prospective MG inc. (10,001+ employees employees)

Pros

  • The column mode is one of the best features. I use it all the time. It allows me to work on a specific row position across multiple lines (ex: insert text, number sequence). This is a big time saver.
  • Macro recording is very convenient for redundant tasks inside a text file. You can just hit record, do the steps manually once and then stop and playback.
  • You have base file compare functionality available with the software (you must buy their compare product if you want the full thing).
  • Sorting available with the option of removing duplicates.

Cons

  • The color coding capacity is rudimentary and keyword based only. A good color coding mechanism should allow context.
  • With the latest versions, the top menu has a lot of big icons and has a user-friendly kind of look which impacts the actual text window. Most users don't fancy pretty icons and like efficiency over pretty buttons.

Return on Investment

  • Tough to measure. UltraEdit will make users more efficient and quick. The ROI is in the time saved by these programmers.

Alternatives Considered

Notepad++

One stop shop for all your file viewing and editing needs

Incentivized
Verified User
Team Lead in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Great user interface and easy to navigate
  • No training needed to get started with the program out of the box
  • Extremely thorough data validation tools

Cons

  • For first time users the interface can be a little overwhelming

Return on Investment

  • Help to minimize time spent troubleshooting data
  • One tool for all our needs

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Notepad++ and Toad for Oracle

Other Software Used

monday.com, Toad for Oracle, Google Drive