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GEdit Editing System
The GEdit (Global Editor) Editing System provides much more flexiblity in file
editing than can be obtained by using traditional text editors, as well as
providing for the direct editing of computer memory and disk sectors. The
system intergrates a set of special-purpose editors which allow the editing of
text files, non-text files, disk sectors, and computer memory in ASCII or HEX
format. In addition it allows for the creation and editing of dBASE files.
Not only is the system excellent for developing source code, but also provides
the means for viewing program output to data files (this is especially true
with Clipper which uses dBASE compatible data files). Document formating (word
processing) is also supported by a set of features in the Text Editor.
Common features for all the GEdit editors are listed below:
* pop-up menus
* full mouse support
* recording & playback of editing sessions
* on-line help screens
* customizable screen colors
* 43/50 line EGA/VGA support
* stores up to 10 custom environments
* keyboard mapping
* file-name system which includes directory display and history
* extended character set (Alt + ASCII code)
* split-screen editing
* keystroke macros
* swaps out of memory for compiling and shelling to DOS
* block & column operations including erase, cut, paste, copy, move,
capture, indent, upper/lower case, and hot-print
* cut & paste between files
* unlimited cut buffers
* search (with wild cards), replace, and count
* unlimited line length
* variable tabs
* line drawing
* compare files
* insert & append files
* split and recombine large files
* pop-up ASCII chart
* print from disk or memory
* printer drivers for Epson FX and HP LaserJet III
* customizable printer drivers
* support for parallel and serial printing
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The four special-purpose editors are discussed below:
Text File Editor - The full-featured Text Editor follows the standard
conventions that have been established for ASCII text files. It is useful
for writing source code and word processing. In addition to the standard
features mentioned above the editor also provides the following features:
* free cursor
* auto-indent
* create matching symbols
* check for non-matching symbols
* center string
* word wrap
* indent
* justify/unjustify
* paragraph reformat
* pagination
* format codes (standard and user defined)
Stream Editor - The Stream Editor edits non-text files, disk sectors, and
computer memory.
Non-text files are usually not accessible to word processors or text
editors. This type file is displayed in a fixed-line-length format. The
line length can be specified in Setup, and can be changed after the
file is loaded. The non-text file type is useful for creating and
editing data files and viewing and editing strings in program files.
Disk Sectors can be loaded into the Stream Editor and treated as a non-
text file or as disk sectors. The number of sectors which can be loaded
is dependent on available memory. Material read directly from a disk
can be edited and saved to a disk as a file (useful for recovering
files from a disk on which the FAT has been corrupted) if the sectors
were loaded as a file. Or if the sectors were loaded as sectors, they
can be edited and written back to the disk as sectors.
Computer memory can be displayed and edited using the Stream Editor.
One segment (64K) is accessible, beginning at the address specified.
The display of memory is in real time, meaning that changes in memory
can be observed as they occur.
Hex Editor - The Hex Editor edits non-text files, disk sectors and computer
memory. The hex representation (16 bytes) is displayed on the left side of
the screen with the corresponding characters displayed on the right side.
All editing is performed on the hex display.
dBASE Editor - The dBASE Editor edits dBASE data file headers and dBASE
data files (useful for restoring corrupted files and for directly editing
dBASE data), creates new dBASE files, and modifies and copies dBASE file
structures. It will also import dBASE files as ASCII text files.