The edit-list BASIC program retrieves a previously saved list and enters the line editor (same as ed or edit). Each element in the list is treated as a line by the line editor; all of the line editor edit commands are valid. For using the Update Processor to update saved lists.
Syntax
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edit-list {file.reference} {itemlist*} {(options)} |
Synonym(s)
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el |
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NOTE |
If a file reference is not specified, the list is retrieved from the pointer-file file. If an item list is not specified, the default list item is updated: %user, where user is the user-ID. |
Parameter(s)
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options |
a |
Activates the assembly formatter. Equivalent to the as editor command. |
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d |
Allows editing a D-pointer. |
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m |
Activates the macro expansion function. Equivalent to the m editor command. |
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p |
Directs the output to the system printer via the spooler. |
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s |
Suppresses the display of line numbers, in normal edit mode, or suppresses object code display when the assembly formatter is on. Equivalent to the s editor command. |
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z |
Suppresses the top and eoi messages. |
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WARNING |
On early versions of D3, edit-list invoked the Update Processor. |
Example(s)
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edit-list invoices.past.due |
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edit-list dict customers cust.list |
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edit-list |
See Also