Quick start

Ace in the manager in a few minutes.

Step 1. Install

1. Install Ace via Extras → Installer (overview)
2. Clear the MODX cache
3. Ensure plugin Ace is active

Step 2. Editor for elements

System setting which_element_editor must be Ace.

Open a snippet, chunk, template, or plugin: the code field becomes Ace with highlighting.

Step 3. Code in resources

Behavior depends on use_editor and which_editor (context overrides are respected):

Goal	Settings
Ace in content	use_editor = No or which_editor = Ace
TinyMCE / other RTE	use_editor = Yes, which_editor ≠ Ace; enable “Use Rich Text Editor” on the resource
Plain textarea without Ace	use_editor = Yes, which_editor ≠ Ace, richtext off on the resource

Since 1.9.10 Ace does not replace #ta when another RTE is selected. Details: Integration.

Step 4. Verify

1. Open a snippet: PHP highlighting is on
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+H: shortcut table
3. Type getr and Tab: getResources template expands (if ace.snippets is set)

Checklist

• [ ] which_element_editor = Ace
• [ ] Snippets/chunks open in Ace
• [ ] Resource use_editor / which_editor match your setup
• [ ] Theme and font size set under namespace ace (settings)

Next steps

• System settings
• Integration: Tab snippets, Fenom/Twig mime, Ace TV
• Keyboard shortcuts