Using note pad is cool. And to talk about non standard setups I mostly run on Linux and either use Emacs or gEdit for code writing.
I just figured you were a newb that is why I assumed you were using Micro Code Studio ... Sorry.

When you do start using 18F's MPASM will be required. It cam be evoked from the command line from just about anyplace. When you get to that point and maybe need some help we will be here.