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SPC Version 1.2 is Scheduled for a September 1992 Release
To remove this message or to obtain a copy of SPC 1.2, contact:
SPC Software
CSTI/PIAP
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
DSN : 785-7003 COM : (513) 255-7003
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get_fname help1
FILE NAME SELECTION MENU
1. Type in the filename you want to select
e.g. "inbox.gph" or "division.bar"
2. Type in the PATTERN for a group of files
for selection by menu.
e.g. "*.*" or "*.gph" or "division.*"
3. Hit <ENTER> for a menu of all files
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get_fname help
FILE NAME SELECTION MENU
1. Select a file from the menu.
2. If you do not wish to make a selection,
press ESC or click the right mouse button.
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banner_1
WELCOME TO THE
STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
(SPC)
CHART INTERPRETATION
HYBRID
MACHINE-LEARNING/EXPERT-SYSTEM
Version 1.1
(March 1992)
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banner_2
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
If you have questions or comments, please
feel free to contact:
Mark Shewhart
CSTI/PIAP
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
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investigate_1
INVESTIGATE
Investigate any out-of-control points in your process.
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investigate_2
DISCOVER
1. Any out of control pattern means
that something is not normal.
2. Something different is going on.
3. Something is affecting the process.
4. It is important to figure out what
it is -- good or bad.
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investigate_3
ACT
1. If its bad, you have to track the cause and get rid of it.
2. If its good, you want to know too. Then you can make sure
that you keep doing things that way.
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conclusion_1
This concludes the expert consultation
on the unusual patterns in your charts.
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TOP_MENU_RESPONSES
A. Select Raw Data File
B. Select Chart/Diagram Type
C. View Chart/Diagram
D. Search Control Chart Menu
E. View Chart Patterns Menu
F. Expert Consultation Menu
G. More Information
H. Print Menu
I. Options
J. SPC Editor & File Manager
quit
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TOP_MENU_HELP
SPC Version 1.1
MAIN MENU
#m????;hypertext help;cspc_inf.pgh#m - Click on the ???? or Press Enter to learn how
to operate the hypertext help system.
A. Select Raw Data File - Select the name of the ASCII file which
contains the raw process data.
B. Select Chart/Diagram Type - Select the type of control chart.
Automatic selection is available.
C. View Chart/Diagram - Graphic display of the current chart/diagram.
D. #mSearch Chart Patterns Menu;FIND_PAT_MENU#m - Search for, retrieve from file, save
to file, or list current patterns.
E. View Patterns Menu - Graphichic Display of each pattern
highlighted on the control chart
F. Expert Consultation Menu- Expert System consultation which
provides generic advice on the
meaning of each pattern.
G. #mMore Information;MORE_INFO_MENU;cspc_inf.pgh#m - More detailed explanation
of this application.
H. #mPrint Menu;PRINT_MENU#m - Allows the user to print a paper copy of the
current chart/diagram. Also allows the user to
select the type of printer, printing mode, and
the printer connection.
I. #mOptions Menu;OPTION_MENU#m - Allows the ADVANCED USER to access advanced
features such as:
1. Select Control Limit Type
2. Set/Display USL and LSL
3. Show Process Potential Analysis
4. Show Regression Line
5. Turn Sound ON/OFF
J. #mSPC Editor & File Manager;EDIT_MENU#m - Integrated text editor and file
management system. The user has the
option to:
1. Edit the current raw data file
2. Edit any file he/she chooses
3. View a file
4. Copy a file
5. Rename a file
6. Delete a File
quit - Exit the SPC application.
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TOP_CHART_TEXT
Choose an SPC tool type.
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TOP_CHART_MENU
A. Control Charts
B. Diagrams and Graphs
C. Return to SPC MAIN MENU
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TOP_CHART_HELP
SPC TOOL TYPES
A. #mControl Charts;charts0;cspc_inf.pgh#m - The following control chart types are
available in SPC Version 1.1 :
1. #mRun chart;charts12;cspc_inf.pgh#m
2. #mXbar-R control chart;charts13;cspc_inf.pgh#m
3. #mX Moving Range control chart;charts14;cspc_inf.pgh#m
4. #mXbar-S control chart;charts16;cspc_inf.pgh#m
5. #mpn control chart;charts18;cspc_inf.pgh#m
6. #mp control chart;charts18;cspc_inf.pgh#m
7. #mc control chart;charts21;cspc_inf.pgh#m
8. #mu control chart;charts21;cspc_inf.pgh#m
B. #mDiagrams & Graphs;graph0;cspc_inf.pgh#m - The following diagrams and graphs are
available in SPC Version 1.1 :
1. #mBar Graph;graph1;cspc_inf.pgh#m
2. #mPareto Diagram;graph3;cspc_inf.pgh#m
3. #mScatter Diagram;graph6;cspc_inf.pgh#m
4. #mHistogram;graph9;cspc_inf.pgh#m
5. #mFrequency POLYGON;graph10;cspc_inf.pgh#m
6. #mCDF or Ogive;graph11;cspc_inf.pgh#m
7. #mPie Chart;graph5;cspc_inf.pgh#m
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CHART_MENU_RESPONSES
A. Automatic chart selection
B. Run Chart
C. Xbar-R control chart
D. X Moving Range control chart
E. Xbar-S control chart
F. pn control chart
G. p control chart
H. c control chart
I. u control chart
J. Return to SPC Main Menu
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CHART_MENU_TEXT
Select a chart type ->
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CHART_MENU_HELP
CHART TYPE SELECTION MENU
1. Use this menu to select the type of control chart to use.
2. If you need help making this selection, choose option 1.
You will be asked 1 to 3 questions concerning the nature
of your process data. From your response(s), the control
chart type will be automatically selected.
3. To directly select a control chart type, choose
options B - F.
4. To exit this menu, select the last option.
5. Click/select for #mOverview of Control Charts;charts0;cspc_inf.pgh#m.
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DIAGRAM_MENU_RESPONSES
A. Bar Graph
B. Pareto Diagram
C. Scatter Diagram
D. Histogram
E. Frequency POLYGON
F. CDF or Ogive
G. Pie Chart
H. Return to SPC Main Menu
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DIAGRAM_MENU_TEXT
Select a diagram type.
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DIAGRAM_MENU_HELP
DIAGRAM TYPE SELECTION MENU
1. Use this menu to select the type of diagram to use.
2. To directly select a diagram type, choose
options A - G.
3. To exit this menu, select the last option.
4. Click/select for #mOverview of Graphs/Diagrams;graph0;cspc_inf.pgh#m.
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FIND_PAT_MENU
1. Short Search
2. Long Search
3. Retrieve Patterns From File
4. Save Current Patterns To File
5. View List of Current Patterns
6. Return To SPC Main Menu
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FIND_PAT_TEXT
Select an Option
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FIND_PAT_HELP
1. Short Search - This option only searches for runs, freak points,freak
patterns and stratification. Trends, shifts, and
cycles will not be identified. This search will be
fast on all computers.
2. Long Search - This option searches for all patterns. Machines without
a math co-processor will take up to 15 min to search.
3. Retrieve .. - This option retrieves patterns saved to a file using
option 4.
4. Save .. - This option saves the patterns found by the most recent
search to disk for future reference.
5. List .. - This option lists the current chart patterns.
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DATA_TYPE_TEXT
What type of process data are
you measuring?
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DATA_TYPE_MENU
1. Attribute
2. Measurement
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DATA_TYPE_HELP
1. Attribute Data - This is discrete valued data.
Examples include : number of errors
number of rejects
number of reworks
2. Measurement Data - This is indiscrete or continuous valued data.
Examples include : length
weight
time
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SAMPLE_SIZE_TEXT
Is your logical group size (Sample Size)
constant or variable?
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SAMPLE_SIZE_MENU
1. Constant
2. Variable
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SAMPLE_SIZE_HELP
1. Constant - Examples include :
(a) # pin holes in a fixed area of sheet metal
(b) # rejects out of a fixed batch size
2. Variable - Examples include :
(a) # pin holes in pieces of sheet metal differing in area
(b) # rejects out of batches differing in size
(c) # typographic errors in letters (of differing length)
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SAMPLE_CARDINALITY_TEXT
In what range is your
logical group (sample)
size?
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SAMPLE_CARDINALITY_MENU
1. 1
2. 2 to 10
3. Larger Than 10
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SAMPLE_CARDINALITY_HELP
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DEFECT_TEXT
Is your attribute data measuring
defectives or defects?
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DEFECT_MENU
1. Defectives
2. Defects
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DEFECT_HELP
1. Defectives - This is the number of parts/units/etc that
are rejected or un-usable. Examples include :
(a) # letters returned for rework.
(b) # sheets of metal rejected.
2. Defects - This is the number of flaws in a part/unit/etc.
Example include :
(a) # typographic errors in a letter.
(b) # pin holes in a sheet of metal.
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CONSULT_TEXT
Select a pattern for
expert consultation
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CONSULT_HELP
EXPERT CONSULTATION MENU
1. Several Patterns which suggest the presence of
assignable causes of variation within the process
have been located in your control chart.
2. Select a pattern for which you would like more
information.
3. Select option 1 to see advice for every pattern
found in your chart.
4. Select the last option to return to the MAIN MENU.
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VIEW_TEXT
Select a pattern view
highlighted on the chart.
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VIEW_HELP
VIEW PATTERNS MENU
1. Several Patterns which suggest the presence of
assignable causes of variation within the process
have been located in your control chart.
2. Select a pattern which you would like to view.
3. Select option 1 to view every pattern found in your chart.
4. Select the last option to return to the MAIN MENU.
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MORE_INFO_MENU
A. General System Description
B. Raw Data File Formats
C. Graphs/Diagrams Overview
D. Control Charts Overview
E. Search Chart Patterns Menu
F. View Patterns Menu
G. Expert Consultation Menu
H. Print Menu
I. SPC Editor & File Manager
J. On line SPC User's Manual
K. Detailed Technical Description
RETURN to SPC MAIN MENU
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MORE_INFO_HELP
MORE INFORMATION MENU
Use this menu to learn more about the functionality of this software.
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view_in_control_chart
Your chart is in control! This means that there are
no unusual patterns within the chart which suggest
the presence of assignable causes of variation.
Select the consultation option for further details.
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PRINT_MENU
1. Print Graph/Display
2. View Graph/Display
3. Select Printer Type
4. Select Print Orientation
5. Select Print Density
6. Select I/O Port
7. Save Printer Settings
8. Return To SPC MAIN MENU
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PRINT_HELP
SPC Version 1.1 PRINT MENU
1. Print Graph/Display - Produces a hard copy of the current
graph/diagram.
2. View Graph/Display - Displays graphics of current graph/diagram.
3. Select Printer Type - Allows you the specify what kind of printer
you have. The following printers are
supported:
A. Epson FX/IBM Pro Printer
B. Epson LQ
C. IBM Proprinter X24
D. IBM Quietwriter
E. Toshiba P321
F. HP Laserjet/Desk Jet
G. Post Script Monochrome
H. Post Script Gray Scale
I. Post Script Color
4. Select Orientation - Allows you to select the orientation of
your printout.
The following orientations are supported:
A. Half-Page
B. Land-Scape
C. Full-Page
5. Select Print Density - Allows you to select the print density of
your hardcopy.
The following print densities are supported:
A. 75 dpi (Draft)
B. 150 dpi (Medium)
C. 300 dpi (High)
6. Select I/O Port - Allows you to select the external port to which
your printer is connected. The following ports
are supported:
A. LPT1 (Parallel Port #1)
B. LPT2 (Parallel Port #2)
C. COM1 (Serial Port #1)
D. COM2 (Serial Port #2)
7. Save Printer Settings - This option allows you to save the settings
that you selected in options 3-5. The next
time you start SPC 1.1, those saved settings
will be selected by default.
8. Return to SPC MAIN MENU - Return to Main Menu.
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TYPE_PRINTER_TEXT
Select a Printer Type
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TYPE_PRINTER_MENU
A. Epson FX/IBM Pro Printer
B. Epson LQ
C. IBM Proprinter X24
D. IBM Quietwriter
E. Toshiba P321
F. HP Laserjet/Desk Jet
G. Post Script Monochrome
H. Post Script Gray Scale
I. Post Script Color
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TYPE_PRINTER_HELP
PRINTER TYPES SUPPORTED BY SPC
This option allows you the specify what kind of printer
you have. The following printers are supported:
A. Epson FX/IBM Pro Printer
B. Epson LQ
C. IBM Proprinter X24
D. IBM Quietwriter
E. Toshiba P321
F. HP Laserjet/Desk Jet
G. Post Script Monochrome
H. Post Script Gray Scale
I. Post Script Color
If your printer is not on this list, you still may be able to
make a printout. Consult your printer's documentation of just
simply experiment.
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ORIENT_TEXT
Select a print orientation.
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ORIENT_MENU
A. Half Page
B. LandScape
C. Full Page
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ORIENT_HELP
PRINT ORIENTATION OPTIONS
This option allows you to select the orientation of
your printout.
The following orientations are supported:
A. Half-Page
B. Land-Scape
C. Full-Page
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DPI_TEXT
Select a print density
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DPI_MENU
A. 75 dpi
B. 150 dpi
C. 300 dpi
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DPI_HELP
PRINT DENSITY OPTIONS
This option allows you to select the print
density (sharpness) of your printout.
The following print densities are supported:
A. 75 dpi (Draft)
B. 150 dpi (Medium)
C. 300 dpi (High)
dpi - Dots Per Inch. This parameter represents the quality
or granularity of the printout. The higher the dpi,
the better the printout quality and the longer the
printout time.
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PORT_TEXT
Select The I/O Port
to which your printer
is connected.
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PORT_MENU
A. LPT1
B. LPT2
C. COM1
D. COM2
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PORT_HELP
DEVICE PORT
This menu allows you to select the external port to which
your printer is connected. The following ports are supported:
A. LPT1 (Parallel Port #1)*
B. LPT2 (Parallel Port #2)
C. COM1 (Serial Port #1)
D. COM2 (Serial Port #2)
* LPT1 is the standard printer port.
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OPTION_MENU
A. Control Limit Type
B. Set mean/stddev
C. Show USL/LSL ON/OFF
D. Set USL/LSL
E. Process Potential ON/OFF
F. Detailed Statistics ON/OFF
G. Eliminate Outliers ON/OFF
H. Highlight Outliers ON/OFF
I. Outlier Definition
J. Enhanced Print ON/OFF
K. Regression Line ON/OFF
L. Default Directory
M. Sound ON/OFF
N. Set Titles Font
O. Set Titles Font Size
P. Save Options
Return To SPC MAIN MENU
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OPTION_HELP
Options Help Screen
This feature of SPC Version 1.1 is EXPERIMENTAL! Many of
the items have ben diasabled. Those options that are
available have only undergone limited testing - USE AT
YOUR OWN RISK!
The purpose of providing the prototype capability in
Version 1.1 is to stimulate interest in future enhancements
to the SPC software.
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CL_TEXT
Select Control Limit Type
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CL_MENU
A. TABLE Lookup
B. Sigma (N)
C. Sigma (N-1)
D. User Defined
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CL_HELP
CONTROL LIMIT TYPES
***** THIS OPTION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ONLY FOR RUN CHARTS *****
SPC Version 1.1 Allows the user to select Control Limit Types:
A. TABLE lookup - This is the standard method of calculating
control limits. Statistical tables are used
to estimate the appropriate upper and lower
control limits.
B. Sigma(N) - This method uses +- 3 standard deviations
(N degrees of freedom) as the control limits.
C. Sigma(N-1) - This method uses +- 3 standard deviations
(N-1 degrees of freedom) as the control limits.
D. User Defined - This method allows the user to define the process
mean and standard deviation. This option is useful
when monitoring a process for changes from past
behavior/distributions.
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OD_TEXT
Select Definition of "Outlier"
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OD_MENU
A. NONE
B. 2 Sigma
C. 3 Sigma
D. 4 Sigma
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OD_HELP
Outlier Definition Help Screen - Not Developed Yet.
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FONT_TEXT
Select a font for
titles & subtitles
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FONT_MENU
A. 8x8 bit-mapped
B. Stroked triplex
C. Stroked small
D. Stroked sans-serif
E. Stroked gothic
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FONT_HELP
Titles FONT Definition Help Screen
This choice is a matter of personal taste. The SPC
system default is B. Stroked triplex.
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TEXT_TEXT
Select a font for
Non-Titles Text
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TEXT_HELP
Non-Titles FONT Definition Help Screen - Not Developed Yet.
This choice is a matter of personal taste. The SPC
system default is A. 8x8 Bit mapped.
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FONTSIZE_MENU
0 (Auto)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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FONTSIZE_TEXT
Select a text size scaling factor.
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FONTSIZE_HELP
Titles Text size scaling factor Help Screen
This choice is a matter of personal taste. The SPC
system default is 0 Automatic scaling.
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EDIT_TEXT
Select an SPC File Manager Option
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EDIT_MENU
1. Edit Current Raw Data File
2. Create/Edit A File
3. View A File
4. Copy A File
5. Rename A File
6. Delete A File
Return to SPC MAIN MENU
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EDIT_HELP
SPC Version 1.1 Editor & File Manager
SPC Version 1.1 provides you with an integrated editor to
create or modify raw data files. The editor is currently
limited to a maximum of 400 lines by 70 columns.
If you have data files which contain more than 400 entries,
you will need to place some of the entries on the same line
and separated by one or more spaces. See the SPC Version 1.1
User's Manual or the MORE INFORMATION MENU for more details
on RAW DATA FILE FORMATS.
SPC Version 1.1 also provide the file management functions to
VIEW, COPY, RENAME, and DELETE a file.
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editor_quest
Enter the name of the
file you wish to edit.
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