7.0;ce (create_edit) *DM*, revision 7.0, 83/08/08
CE (CREATE_EDIT) *DM* -- Create an edit pad and window
usage: [region]ce pathname


FORMAT

  [region]CE pathname


  Giving the CE command causes the Display Manager to create an edit pad
  and a window in which to view it.  If the file specified exists, it is
  opened for editing.  If the file does not exist, the DM creates and opens
  a file with the specified name.

  By default, the <EDIT> key (R4) invokes the CE command, automatically
  moving the cursor to the DM input pad and issuing the "Edit file: "
  prompt.  Type the pathname of the file to be edited.

  Once an edit pad is created, you may use other DM commands to manipulate
  text in the pad.  Type HELP DM COMMANDS for a list of editing commands.

  To close a pad and window, use the DM command WC (usually CTRL/N).

  *NOTE*

  CE does not create a process.  It simply opens a file for editing within
  the current Display Manager process.


ARGUMENTS

  [region]
  (optional)       Specify area of the screen where the new window will
                   be displayed.  For details on window regions, type
                   HELP WINDOWS.
                   Default if omitted: use next DM default window

  pathname
  (required)       Specify file to be edited.


RELATED TOPICS

  For information on related commands, type:

    - HELP CV
      for details on creating a read-only pad and window

    - HELP WC
      for details about closing windows and pads.

    - HELP DM COMMANDS
      for a topical index of DM commands

    - HELP WINDOWS
      for details about windows