I was just wondering if people prefer configuring modules in Step.rc or if they use seperate config files like in Simplicity Theme.

i usually like to keep the configuration in one file, that's in step.rc, but i use other config files too if it makes themeing simpler and more logical.

I've seen some themes use a seperate RC file for every module. I personally feel it's better to break a theme down into multiple files as I believe it makes it easier to follow but really it's up to the individual.

I think it's not a very good idea to separate rc files for every module. I prefer put almost everything in step.rc and personal.rc. But both include a lot:

step.rc:


personal.rc:

I keep 'em all in one file, but separated with blocks of ;{ ... ;} Since I use scite (and more recently alphaedit3), these blocks get collapsed so I get a nice table of contents for my step.rc:
The best of both worlds! :D

I agree with Rabid and Smurth on this one. In theme creation, so many of the individual modules can be interdependent that it gets overtly confusing to keep control content spanned across multiple locations. Translation: less windows open at a time to do the same editing.

I personally prefer includes because I like to keep configs for certain modules contained in one easy to find place. However, when I do set it up I include everything about a modules setup in one file, so more than one module may be used in a single rc. For example, GetWeather is displayed via Label so Label information is found in the GetWeather.rc file.