BUFFER
Puts a specified buffer into the current EVE window---either creating a
new buffer or returning to an existing buffer.
This lets you edit another file, create a temporary storage area or
"scratchpad," or view an EVE system buffer, such as the Messages buffer,
Insert Here buffer, or DCL buffer.
Examples:
Command Purpose or Effects
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BUFFER memo.txt Puts a buffer named MEMO.TXT into the current
window. If the buffer already exists, the cursor
returns to your last position in that buffer. If
the buffer does not exist, EVE creates a new, empty
buffer.
BUFFER MESSAGES Puts the Messages buffer into the current window---
useful to review compiler messages. See help on
Message Buffer.
Usage notes:
o If you create a new buffer, the cursor moves to the top of that buffer.
The new buffer has the same margins, tab stops, and other settings as
the $DEFAULTS$ buffer. See help on Defaults.
o In specifying an existing buffer, you can abbreviate the buffer name,
using the first letters of the name (but not wildcards). 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 invoke EVE or when you use GET FILE, OPEN, or OPEN
SELECTED.
o For a list of your buffers, use SHOW BUFFERS. For a list of the EVE
system buffers, use SHOW SYSTEM BUFFERS.
o For information about using multiple windows in EVE to view and edit
different buffers, see help on Windows.
Related topics:
DELETE BUFFER NEXT BUFFER NEW PREVIOUS BUFFER SHOW BUFFERS