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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 simple text editor is an integral part of the IBM Migration Utility Explorer environment that gives workstation users the capability to edit files in ASCII text format.
The simple text 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 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 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.
Shortcut key: F5 repeats the find.
Example 1: f 123
Example 2: f 123 all
Example 3: f x'31'
Displays the Simple Text Editor Commands Help document
Shortcut key: n/a
Example: help
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
Line Sub-commands are entered on the line number displayed to the left of the text lines.
The following line sub-commands are available: (note that commands can be lower or upper case)
'A' executes 'C', 'Cn', command and block CC-CC commands. Text lines are placed after the line where 'A' is typed.
You must press the enter key to complete the action.
'B' executes 'C', 'Cn', command and block CC-CC commands. Text lines are placed before the line where 'B' is typed.
You must press the enter key to complete the action.
Copies a line and puts it in the editor clipboard for copy.
You must place 'A' or 'B' on the line where to place the copied line, then press enter to complete copy.
Copy n number of lines ('n' is a number from 1 - n).
Puts n number of lines in the editor clipboard for copy.
You must place 'A' or 'B' on the line where to place the copied block, then press the enter key to complete copy.
This is a block command. It is used to copy a range of lines.
The first CC marks the first line in the range of lines to copy.
The second CC marks the last line in the range of lines to copy and puts those lines in the editor clipboard for copy.
You must place 'A' or 'B' on the line where to place the copied block, then press the enter key to complete copy.
Deletes the line on which 'D' is placed.
You must press the enter key to complete delete.
Deletes n number of lines ('n' is a number from 1 - n).
You must press the enter key to complete delete.
This is a block command. It is used to delete a range of lines.
The first DD marks the first line in the range of lines to delete.
The second DD marks the last line in the range of lines to delete.
This is an immediate command. Lines are deleted when the enter key is pressed.
Insert a line after. A new line is inserted for editing. One or more characters must be typed for the line to be saved.
You must press the enter key to complete the insert.
Insert multiple lines after. N number of lines are inserted for editing. One or more characters must be typed on any line to be saved.
You must press the enter key to complete the insert.
Moves the line on which 'M' is placed to a different location.
You must place 'A' or 'B' on the line where to place the moved line, then press the enter key to complete move.
Moves n number of lines ('n' is a number from 1 - n).
You must place 'A' or 'B' on the line where to place the moved block, then press the enter key to complete move.
This is a block command. It is used to move a range of lines.
The first MM marks the first line in the range of lines to move.
The second MM marks the last line in the range of lines to move.
You must place 'A' or 'B' on the line where to place the moved block, then press the enter key to complete move.
Replicates the line on which 'R' is placed.
You must press the enter key to complete replication.
Replicates the line n number of times ('n' is a number from 1 - n).
You must press the enter key to complete replication.
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.
Restores text to before the last typing.
Re-applies changes of the last typing.
Copies the selected text 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.
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.
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 Book Marks dialog and bookmarks the current line. Bookmarks allow you to re-position your screen to bookmarked line.
Opens the Book Marks dialog. Click on bookmarks to re-position your screen to bookmarked line.
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.
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 Menu Bar use '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.
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