I'm an architect and I use Archicad11. I used to make parametrical gdl (the archicad's basic-like description language) scripts. I started using sketchup, and I think it's a very good tool. I've read about the possibilities of scripting in ruby in sketchup. So I'd like to start programming in ruby. Generally I know what is all about, I know many things about ruby: -I know where to find the knowledge bases for ruby; -I know that ruby scripts can be written in any text editor -etc.

But I don't know many things: -is there a easier way to write ruby scripts than a text editor? (which editor should I choose? notepad++? pspad editor? syntax highlighting? typing assist for ruby syntax?) -where can I find tutorials for a beginner like me? (I'm not completely lamer, but I don't know much about this object oriented programming language) -where to start from the very first steps?

Please help!