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OS2EDIT
OS2EDIT is a command line stacker for OS2. It allows you to save the
last 15 commands typed in at the OS2 prompt and use the cursor keys to
retrieve, and edit, these commands.
The program has two components, OS2EDIT.DLL and OS2LOAD.EXE. the DLL
needs to go in a directory that is specified in your LIBPATH entry in your
config.sys file. OS2LOAD needs to be executed in order to start the
stacking process.
You need to run OS2LOAD in any session that you which to use the command
stacking function.
To retrieve the stored commands press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys.
The following keys can be used to edit the command.
RIGHT ARROW - move right onr character
LEFT ARROW - move left one character
DEL - del the character under the cursor
INS - enter insert mode
END - move to the end of the command string
HOME - go to the beginning of the command string
BACKSPACE - move left one character and delete it
CTRL-RIGHT ARROW - move to the beginning of the next word
CTRL-LEFT ARROW - move to the beginning of the previous word
ESCAPE - delete this command from the screen
CTRL-END - delete all characters from the cursor to end of line
OS2EDIT also allows you to assign commonly executed commands to a function
key. It will also allow you to specify variables in the function key
assignment that will be replaced with data on the command line.
to assign a command to a function key you need an ASCII file called
OS2EDIT.CFG in the root directory of your C drive. Place entrys of the
form Fn=string in it. e.g
F1=cls
In this example pressing F1 would clear the screen. Another example using
variable replacement. Assume you have the following entry in your OS2EDIT.CFG
F1=CL /AL /G2s /Od %.c
at the OS2 prompt type PROG1 and then press F1. OS2EDIT will pass the following
command back to OS2 CL /AL /G2s /Od PROG1.c
OS2EDIT has been tested on OS2 Version 1.0 and 1.1.
OS2EDIT is distributed as is. Please free to copy it.
If you find this product useful and would like to register for free
upgrades and a more comprehensive manual send $15 to the address below.
If you would like the source code and make file for OS2EDIT plus the
manual send $60 to the address below. If you have any questions, comments
or problems you can email me at CIS (ID 71507,1033).
Steve Bridges
1391 union street
Manchester NH 03104.