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Use Ctrl-f to initiate the 'Find' dialog.
The 'Find' dialog is opened at the bottom left corner or at the top right corner, depending on the browser settings.
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The hex editor is an integral part of the IBM Migration Utility Explorer environment that gives workstation users the capability to edit files in hex format.
The hex editor screen consists of:
Command lines are entered at the top of the text editor panel in the COMMAND Box.
Use F12 to recall last entered command.
Use Shift->F12 to recall previous entered command.
or
Click on drop down list on the right side to select a previously entered command.
The following primary commands are available: (note that commands can be lower or upper case)
Positions and places cursor on the last line.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example: bot
The same as placing an 'm' on Command line and then depressing F8.
Change command, lets you replace a string or a hex string with a new value."all" changes all occurrences. Consider using the Find Dialog instead (Ctrl-f).
Strings with multiple words must be enclosed in quotes. Make sure that case sensitive strings are replaced by the correct upper or lower case.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example 1: c 'balance 1' 'balance 2' all
Example 2: c balance amount
Turns caps on or caps off (this applies to text typed on edited lines).
Shortcut key: n/a
Example 1: caps on
Example 2: caps off
Find command, lets you locate a string or a hex string in the source file. "all" finds all occurrences. Consider using the Find Dialog (Ctrl-f) for more flexibility.
Strings with multiple words must be enclosed in quotes.
Use f p'.' to locate non printable characters.
This command is not case sensitive.
Shortcut key: F5 repeats the find.
Example 1: f 123
Example 2: f 123 all
Example 3: f x'31'
Example 4: f p'.'
Displays the Editor Commands Help document
Shortcut key: n/a
Example: help
Controls the visibility of soft keypad.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example 1: keypad on
Example 2: keypad off
Positions and places cursor on the specified line.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example: l 10 goes to line 10
Resets all outstanding Primary and Line commands.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example: reset
Positions and places cursor on the 1st line.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example: top
The same as placing an 'm' on Command line and then depressing F7.
Removes trailing spaces from text lines so that text can be inserted.
Shortcut key: n/a
Example 1: nulls on
Example 2: nulls off
Hex editor does not support Line Sub-commands.
Erase line to end of line.
Toggles Insert mode On/Off.
Puts the caret on the COMMAND line.
Scrolls page up.
Scrolls page down.
Locks keyboard caps on/off.
Tabs through line numbers and from the COMMAND line.
Closes Editor Panel (the same as Exit).
Repeats the find command.
Page backward.
You can use 'm' on Command line and depress F7 to go to the TOP.
Page forward.
You can use 'm' on Command line and depress F8 to go to the BOTTOM.
Recalls the last command entered on the COMMAND line.
Recalls the previous command entered on the COMMAND line.
Backspace.
Right click with your mouse in any place on the Text Screen to view the drop down list of available options.
Saves the current file state to a temporary file. The saved file is used for recovery should system fail while in edit mode.
Restores text to before the last typing.
Re-applies changes of the last typing.
Copies the selected text to the System Clip Board.
Copies block of lines marked with CC-CC or C to the System Clip Board.
Copies the selected text to the System Clip Board and removes the selected text from the screen.
Paste the content of the system System Clip Board at the current cursor/caret position. You must exit editor insert mode before doing this operation. If your keyboard is in replace mode, text is placed over the existing text. If your keyboard is in insert mode, text is inserted at the cursor/caret position. You are notified when line size is exceeded.
Prints the selected text.
Prints the entire program.
Activates the Optional Find tool bar at the top but below the COMMAND Box.
Activates the Optional Find tool bar at the top but below the COMMAND Box.
Activates the Optional Find and replace advanced tool bar at the top but below the COMMAND Box.
Change screen to edit in Hex mode. Text cannot be changed while in this mode.
Change screen to Hex Off (returns back to original edit mode)
Opens the Preferences Dialog where you can change the editor preferences.
You can use Mouse or Keyboard to select the text.
Selecting text with the mouse:
Selecting text with the keyboard:
The Preferences Dialog lets you tailor editor options such as fonts, colors, etc. to your conventions.
On the Tool Bar, click on 'Edit' then select 'Preferences' from the drop-down list.
There are two(2) types of errors:
All messages are self explanatory.
The Auto Save option is active when the Enable Auto Save box is checked on the Preferences screen.
To turn it on or off, right click on editor text area, choose Preferences and check the Enable Auto Save box.
The Auto Save Frequency specifies the auto save interval in seconds. Be careful, Save for large programs may take a few seconds. Doing automatic save too frequently may slow down the editor.
The Auto Save Number of Files specifies the number of history files to maintain. For example, 16 maintains the last sixteen saved copies of edited program.
Use Mouse to scroll up, down, left and right.
Use Keyboard keys Keyboard Keys to quickly navigate to the points of interest.
Use Primary Commands, 'top', 'bottom, 'find' Primary Commands.
On the Menu bar, use 'Switch' or 'Window' button to focus on other editor screens.
On the Toolbar, use left, right and up and down arrows to navigate Editor screens in sequential order.
Use 'find' and 'change' on Command Line Keyboard Keys to find and/or replace strings.
Use 'Ctrl-f' or Ctrl-r to open up the Search And replace box below the Command Line. Also, this dialog provides 'Advanced Search' option that opens the Advanced Search dialog, The Advanced Search option is self contained. Use its various options to accommodate your needs.
Caution! Search options for Ctrl-f and Ctrl-r dialogues are inherited from the Advanced Search dialog. Choosing Hex Mode on Advance Dialog automatically puts the Ctrl-f and the Ctrl-r dialogues in Hex Search mode. These options stay in effect until the dialogues are closed.
The Debug option is active when the 'Enable Debug' box is checked on the Preferences screen.
The Debug is in disabled state by default. To turn it on, click on 'Edit' on the Toolbar, select 'Preferences' and check the 'Enable Debug' box.
Note: The debug option is for IMU Explorer developers use only. You may turn it on to trace events should you encounter any editor issues.
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