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edit-list command

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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.

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Syntax

edit-list {file.reference} {itemlist*} {(options)}

Parameter(s)

options a Activates the assembly formatter. Equivalent to the as editor command.
d Allows editing a D-pointer.
m Activates the macro expansion function. Equivalent to the m editor command.
p Directs the output to the system printer via the spooler.
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.
z Suppresses the top and eoi messages.
Warning: On early versions of D3, edit-list invoked the Update processor.

Example(s)

edit-list invoices.past.due


edit-list dict customers cust.list


edit-list

See also

Active list→compare-list command→copy-list command→delete-list command→fl command→get-list command→list-lists macro→pointer-file file→qselect command→save-list command→Secondary list→nselect command→sort-list command→

Referenced by

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cvtcpy utility