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EVE BUFFER — VMS 5.2

 BUFFER

 Puts a specified buffer into the current EVE window, creating a new buffer
 if the one you specify does not already exist.

 You can use the BUFFER command to edit another file, view the messages you
 have received, or create a temporary storage area or "scratchpad."

 Examples:

    Command             Purpose or Effect
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    BUFFER memo.txt     Puts a buffer called MEMO.TXT in the current EVE
                        window.  If the buffer already exists, the cursor
                        returns to your last position in that buffer.

    BUFFER MESSAGES     Puts the Messages buffer in the current window.
                        See help on Message Buffer.

 o  If you create a new buffer, the cursor moves to the top of that buffer.
    The new buffer has the same settings as the $DEFAULTS$ buffer.  See
    help on Defaults.

 o  In returning to an existing buffer, you can abbreviate the buffer name.
    If more than one name matches your request, EVE shows a list of the
    matching buffers for you to choose from.  (See help on Choices Buffer.)

 o  Typically, a buffer has the same name as the file it contains, as
    specified when you used the OPEN, OPEN SELECTED, or GET FILE command.
    To check buffer names, use the SHOW BUFFERS or SHOW SYSTEM BUFFERS
    command.

 Related topics:

    DELETE BUFFER    NEXT BUFFER    NEW    SHOW BUFFERS    STATUS LINE

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