As of 0.2, the color scheme used by the supported ck2 files is a modified version of the default Monokai color scheme.If you find any issue that is not in here, please report it in this thread!.Feel free to suggest a better color pattern. The colors for localisation are not so good, probably.This is because their location needs to be tested because a different syntax have to be applied to each type of file (decision, files, artifacts, etc.
Files take a tiny bit more than usual to open.Open one of the supported files and it should color automatically. Note that the font must be installed on your machine and, to make the most out of the syntax highlighting, it should support italics, boldface, and if possible, be monospace. Between the ' ' enter the path to your ck2 installation, the path where you have your mods and the name of the font you want to use. (You can always use ck2IDE -> Restore Settings to return the settings file to its default state). Altering the file in any other way may render it useless. Modify only the parts between the ' ' signs.This'll open the settings file for you to edit. click on it and then on the "Settings" option.
zip file (a single folder called "ck2IDE" in the folder/window you opened in step 3. A window (which we will call "Packages" from now on) will open in your explorer.