Update Processor

Most Update Processor commands work the same whether or not dictionary attributes are in control. Some commands function

Cursor movement commands are used to position the cursor anywhere in an item without altering the text.

The CTRL+X commands offer different methods for exiting an item. CTRL+X signals to exit this item and perform one of a s

Hot keys allow calling FlashBASIC subroutines from dictionaries using the Update processor command CTRL+Xnumber (the val

The macro attribute identifies the default attribute-defining items used for input and output processing of the item.

When the Update processor is first entered, it is in overtype mode. This means any characters typed overwrite the charac

Prestore commands are a series of Update processor commands that can be saved and recalled for later use. Once defined a

Processing codes describe database links and data manipulation rules.

Screen display commands are used to redisplay the screen in various configurations.

The Update processor spelling checker verifies the spelling of text as it is entered. As each character is typed, the sp

The commands below can be used to insert paragraphs, spaces, tab stops and values.

This section discusses the Update processor.

The Update processor (UP) is a dictionary-driven, full-screen editor and data processor. Used with the Output processor,

The Update processor can be used as a data processor.

If no attribute list is specified, the Update processor functions as a text editor. The text edit form requires specifyi