Using the Update processor as a text editor

If no attribute list is specified, the Update processor functions as a text editor. The text edit form requires specifying only the file name and item list (no attribute list). If no macro is present on the file-defining item, the raw item is presented.

Syntax

update {only} file.reference {item.list} {modifiers} {(options)}

Synonym(s)

up
u

Parameter(s)

only	The only modifier permits editing the raw items, without using any of the inherent attribute-defining items. When a file does not contain default attribute-defining items, the only mode is automatically implied.
`modifiers`	The modifiers below are available:
`modifiers`	id-prompt	The id-prompt causes the Update processor to include the item-ID attribute on the data entry screen. The item-ID option prompt displays as the first attribute on the screen, followed by all other defined attributes. If the item-ID is not explicitly requested, it does not display in the update screen. The item-ID prompt can be used on the macro attribute of the file-defining item (see macro attribute). The i option is a synonym for id-prompt.
`options`	The options below are available:
	c	Clears the screen after filing of an item and before displaying the next item.
	i	Displays the item-ID of the file being updated in the Update processor data entry screen. The item-ID displays as the first attribute on the screen, followed by all other defined attributes. If the item-ID is not explicitly requested, it does not display on the update screen. The i option can be used on the macro attribute of the file-defining item (see macro attribute). If the i option is used on the output-macro attribute of the file-defining item, the item is suppressed on output listings. The id-prompt modifier is a synonym for the i option.
	l	Allows data to be viewed only. Items can not be filed, updated, or deleted.
	r	Edits raw text. This causes control characters to display as periods, escape characters to display as [ (left brackets), and subvalue marks to display as \ (backslashes).
	s	Turns the spelling checker off for the duration of the Update processor session.