Editor commands

The ^ command toggles the function of the wildcard search character used in the l and r commands. Initially, this function is on. When toggled off, the ^ is treated as any other character. This allows the r command to look for a literal ^, rather than treating ^ as a wildcard.

The ? (question mark) command displays the current file name and item-ID of the item currently being edited and the line number where the line pointer is positioned.

The a command repeats the last l command issued in the line Editor.

The ap command appends a string of characters to the end of one line, or to the ends of all consecutive lines within a range.

The as command toggles the assembly format on or off. It is used exclusively on D3 assembler source listings to format the instructions and operands into a more readable format.

The b command positions the line pointer to the end (bottom, or last line) of the current item.

The c command displays a column position guide to indicate the actual positions of characters on the screen for use with the l and r commands.

The de command deletes one or more lines from the current item, starting at the current line number position. If a string is specified, only the lines containing the string are deleted. Lines are not actually deleted until the item is filed with an f command. See x command to cancel the de.

The ex command exits the current item without saving changes. Control returns to TCL, or to the next item in the list if more than one item was requested.

The exk command exits the current item without saving changes and returns control directly to TCL, abandoning any active list, if present.

The f command files the dual Editor buffers so that additional changes may be made to an item, or to review previous changes. After filing, the line pointer is positioned to the beginning (top) of the item. Changes to items must be made from the top down. This means that changes may not be made to any line above a line that a change has already been made without previously using the f command.

The fd command deletes the current item. Control returns to TCL, or to the next item in the list, if more than one item was requested. The default behavior of the fd command unconditionally prompts for confirmation of the deletion.

The fdk command deletes the current item and abandons an active list, if present. Control returns directly to TCL.

The fi command files the current item, saving all changes made. Control returns to TCL or to the next item in the active list.

The fs command saves a copy of the current item and remains in the Editor within the current item. It is essentially the same as the fi command, but does not exit the item. When editing large items, periodically issue an fs command to ensure an update to the file. A different file reference and/or item-ID may be specified prior to saving the item.

The fso command saves the current item and overwrites the item when a duplicate item-ID already exists on file. This form is used when specifying an item-ID other than the one originally requested.

The g command positions the line pointer to a specific line. The attribute number (line number) may be entered without the g command.

The h command toggles the display between ASCII and hexadecimal-encoded ASCII.

The i command places the Editor into insert mode to enter one or more lines. Pressing Enter at the first position of a line while in insert mode returns control to command mode.

The l command lists a specified number of lines that contain a search string and increments the line pointer to the last line listed. The l command locates one or more occurrences of a text string within a specified range of line (attribute) numbers.

The m command is used exclusively on D3 assembler source listings to expand included macros into a more readable format.

The me command merges one or more lines from the current item, another item in the current file, or another item in a different file.

The n command positions the line pointer down a specified number of lines from the current position. Followed by pressing ENTER, the n command redisplays the current line.

The o command sets object assembly mode in the Editor.

The p command either defines or executes a pre-stored command; p by itself assumes p0 (zero).

The pd command displays any prestored command.

The r command replaces the current line, replaces a string of characters within the current line, or replaces a string of characters within a specific range of lines.

The s command toggles the display of Editor line numbers in normal Editor mode, and suppresses the display of object code when the assembly formatter is on.

The s? command displays the size of the current item in bytes.

The sl command sets the number of lines, rather than attributes, to display by the default p (prestored) command, p0 (zero).

The t command positions the line pointer to the beginning (top) of the item, without filing the data. The f command also positions to the top of the item. Any lines inserted at the top of the program are placed before line 1 of the item.

The tb command defines tab stops for use by subsequent uses of the TAB key.

The u command moves the line pointer up a specific number of lines from the current position.

The x command cancels the effect of the last i (insert), ap (append), de (delete), me (merge), or r (replace) command.

The xf command cancels the effect of all commands executed since the last f command was issued.

The z command defines zone display limits.