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PRO-ED
Cole Software
Thank you for down loading this copy of PRO-ED. I hope
you will find this program useful in your future
development work.
PRO-ED is distributed free of charge, for you to use
as long as you wish. All I ask in return, is for you to
send me $15.00 to become a registered user of this program.
To register, send your name, address, phone and software
interest to the address listed below. It will surely be
appreciated.
As a regisitered user, updates of this program will be made
available to you from time to time and you'll be able to make
suggestions for improving this program.
Considerable time was spent in testing this computer
program and all the program's features should work
properly. However, no testing procedure is perfect and
should a "bug" be detected in this program, please
notify Cole Software in writing at the address listed
on the bottom of this page,
Enhancements to PRO-ED are planned and your input into
the enhancement process is encouraged. Send all comments
and suggestions to the address listed below.
COPYRIGHT 1986 - Cole Software
PRO-ED is the unpublished work of Jerry Cole,
Cole Software, Beavercreek, Oregon and represents the
considerable time and effort spent in it's development.
You are allowed duplicate this program and to distribute
it to anyone you wish, but it MAY NOT BE SOLD in any form
without the written consent of it's author.
This notice MUST be included with all copies of this program.
Jerry Cole
P.O. BOX 95
Beavercreek, Oregon
97004-0095
Phone: 503-632-4927
PRO-ED
Cole Software
Table of Contents
===========================================
An Overview of PRO-ED...............Page 1
How to use PRO-ED...................Page 2
Responding to prompts
Loading a file to edit
Creating a new file
Basic editing
File insert
Starting a second edit
Saving your work
Aborting an editing session
Exiting the editor
Explanation of Commands.............Page 9
Complete command list
Function key commands
Control key commands
Alternate key commands
Extended commands
Special Features....................Page 20
Showing a Directory List
Undo Delete command
Entering control codes
Setting Tabs
Keyword Definitions
Outline Display mode
Profiles
Editor profile options
Error and Warning Messages..........Page 25
Index...............................Page 28
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PRO-ED an Overview
==================
PRO-ED is a text editor designed specifically for the
programmer to create and edit source code. This editor can be
used to produce any type of document, but it does not attempt
to replace a word processor.
The needs of a programmer developing source code programs are
quite different from a person writing a business letter, short
story or magazine article. The programmer should have a tool
that will assist him or her in being more productive, and in
making the task of development much easier.
This editor is probably different from other programming editors
that you may have used previously. The major difference is how
PRO-ED works with text. PRO-ED presents you with a window into
your text file. This window is always 80 columns wide no matter
how short your lines are. No, each line does not take up 80
bytes of memory, but this editor is designed to give you that
impression.
Speaking of 80 columns, this editor will strictly enforce an 80
column limit on line length. It is the opinion of many, that
source code should not exceed column 80, as longer lines may
affect readability.
Before using this editor take a little time to review this
documentation. Explanations of all commands and special features
are found on the following pages.
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How to use PRO-ED
=================
Getting Started
---------------
First of all it is a good idea to make a copy PRO-ED to another
disk before using the editor. Use the backup copy as your
working disk and place the master disk in safe place to insure
you will always have a good copy of the editor. PRO-ED will run
from RAM disk and hard disk without any problems.
PRO-ED comes to you as a .TTP (Tos Takes Parms) program. This
will allow you to specify a pathname of a file to edit when
executing PRO-ED. If you are working in a shell environment,
PRO-ED will accept a pathname from the command line.
Responding to Prompts
---------------------
On occasion the editor will prompt you for addition information
needed to carry out a command, such as filename, search string, etc.
The following editing keys will work when responding to a prompt:
Backspace.......Deletes the character left of the cursor
Delete..........Deletes character under cursor
Insert..........Toggles between insert and overstrike modes
Tab.............Erases entry from cursor position / terminates entry
Clr/Home........Erases entire entry, positions cursor at beginning
Cursor Keys.....Moves cursor left and right in the entry
Return..........Terminates entry, full entry accepted
Loading a File to Edit
----------------------
If a pathname was entered when executing PRO-ED, the program
will attempt to load that file into memory for editing. If not,
PRO-ED will prompt you for the pathname of a file to edit.
If the file cannot be found, "-- File Not Found --" will be
displayed, indicating that the editor could not locate the file
requested.
PRO-ED will automatically remove and expand all tabs within the
file being loaded. Expansion is done on mod-8 boundaries. Also,
any lines terminating with LF's only will be changed to end with
CR/LF's.
A list of files from a disk or directory can be shown on the
screen at any pathname prompt by entering a pathname containing
wild card characters.(See Special Features for more information)
Creating a New File
-------------------
To create a new file simply press the RETURN key at the pathname
prompt without entering a pathname. PRO-ED will request a pathname
when you save the file. A new file is indicated by the words
"New File" displayed on the left hand side of the status line.
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How to use PRO-ED
=================
Basic Editing - The Status Line
-------------------------------
After loading a file or creating a new file the editor will
display the first screen of text and position the cursor on
column 1 of the first line. The top line of the screen is
reserved for the status line which is explained below.
File Being Edited Line. 1 Col. 1t ----- Options On -----
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
| | | |
Filename being Edited | Column Cursor |
is shown here | is on. 't' |
| indicates TAB |
| |
Line of File Editor Options in effect
Cursor is on ------------------------
Outline Word-Wrap Indent
Compose Insert Control
Editor Options
--------------
Outline Mode -- Condensed text display.
-- Toggled on and off with F6 function key
Word Wrap Mode -- Wraps word when cursor reaches column 80
-- Toggled on and off with F7 function key
Auto Indent Mode -- Cursor will indent to previous line on
-- line inserts, word wrap, and split line
-- Toggled on and off with F8 function key
Compose Mode -- Will insert a new line each time the
-- RETURN key is pressed
-- Toggled on and off with