kerce@nu.cs.fsu.edu (Kingsley F. Kerce) (08/06/90)
While using V. Buerg's LIST v7.3d in file selection mode I noticed that typing the 'e' key resulted in the "Bad command or filename" message appearing for a brief moment followed by the file selection cursor moving to the top of the file list. In addition, the 't' key "marks" the currently selected file (a space bar press will unmark it). I scanned the documentation and the help screen (F1) and found no mention of the above functionality. I'd appreciate comments via email. Thanks, -- Kingsley Kerce USnail: Dept. of Computer Sci. (or Dept. of Psych.) Email: kerce@nu.cs.fsu.edu Florida State University Work Phone: (904) 644-5436 Tallahassee, FL 32306
bobmon@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (RAMontante) (08/06/90)
[I snarfed this file from somewhere. I didn't write it, I don't know
who did, but it works for me...]
One of the new but undocumented features of Vernon Buerg's LIST program
is its ability to invoke you favorite editor in a point and shoot
manner. Assuming you have version 7.3d which is the current version as I
write this you can customize LIST for your editor as follows:
Using DEBUG and assuming you editor is named MYEDIT.EXE and is in your
PATH. Make the directory that contains LIST.COM the current directory.
Then:
debug
n list.com
l
e 17f7 "myedit"
w
q
It is important that if your editor name is less than 4 characters long
you pad the name with spaces to a minumum length of 4. This is because
you are actually overwriting the default editor name of "edit". I guess
an alternative would be to rename your favorite editor to EDIT.EXE or
EDIT.COM as appropriate.
Now when you are in LIST you can invoke a directory list via the ALT-V
command. Just select the file you want to edit and move the cursor block
the the filename and press 'e'. You will instantly invoke the editor
you selected. Note: the 'e' is not listed as one the selections on the
ALT-V screen and that's why I call this feature undocumented.
Once you've tried this I am confident you will use it often.roy@cs.umn.edu (Roy M. Silvernail) (08/07/90)
bobmon@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (RAMontante) writes: > One of the new but undocumented features of Vernon Buerg's LIST program > is its ability to invoke you favorite editor in a point and shoot manner. Almost undocumented... it's mentioned in the history document, but nowhere else. The 't' tagging command was active in 7.2, as well. I imagine it's part of an as-yet-incomplete feature. Of course, a file editor (such as PCTools) can be used to alter the embedded editor name, instead of debug. My list.com now happily calls up Qedit. Thanks for the tip! -- Roy M. Silvernail | #include <stdio.h> | Does virtual now available at: | main(){ | reality need cybrspc!roy@cs.umn.edu | float x=1; | swap space? (cyberspace... be here!)| printf("Just my $%.2f.\n",x/50);} | -- me
fordke@ingr.com (Keith Ford x8614) (08/07/90)
in article <KERCE.90Aug5224414@nu.cs.fsu.edu>, kerce@nu.cs.fsu.edu (Kingsley F. Kerce) says: > > While using V. Buerg's LIST v7.3d in file selection mode I noticed > that typing the 'e' key resulted in the "Bad command or filename" > message appearing for a brief moment followed by the file selection > cursor moving to the top of the file list. The 'e' option will open the selected file into an editor that is named 'edit'. File 'edit' must be .EXE/.COM(/.BAT?) and be located in your path. -- | ...!uunet!ingr!fordke | Micro Magic BBS (1:373/12 - 205/830-2362) | fordke@ingr.com | IBM/Apple2/Trackstar/Echoes/OBUL/ODIN | "and the Trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw." -Rush