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EVE OPEN — VMS 5.2

 OPEN

 Opens a file you specify, putting it into the current EVE window.  This
 lets you edit or create another file in the same session.  (Same as the
 GET FILE command.)

 Example:

    The following command opens a file called MEMO.TXT in your current
    (default) directory:

       OPEN memo.txt

 o  Opening a file for the first time creates a buffer named after that
    file.  If there is already a buffer by that name, EVE asks for a
    different name to use.  The new buffer has same settings as the
    $DEFAULTS$ buffer.  (See help on Defaults.)

 o  If you specify a file you have already opened in the editing session,
    EVE returns to your last location in the buffer for that file, if the
    buffer still exists.

 o  You can use logical names and wildcards in the file specification.  If
    more than one file matches your request, EVE shows a list of matching
    files to choose from.  (See help on Choices Buffer.) You can open
    several files in an editing session, but only one per command.

 o  If you make a mistake in specifying the file, use the DELETE BUFFER
    command to discard the buffer.

 Related topics:

    DELETE BUFFER    OPEN SELECTED    SAVE FILE    SAVE FILE AS

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