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EVE INCLUDE_FILE — VMS 5.5-2H4

 INCLUDE FILE

 Includes a file into the current buffer, inserting it before the start of
 the current line.  This is useful to combine files.

 Steps:

    1.  Put the cursor where you want to include the text (typically
        on the line you want to come after the included text).

    2.  Use INCLUDE FILE (or with the WPS keypad, press GOLD-G).

    3.  Type the name of the file whose text you want to include.

 Examples:

    Command                  Purpose or Effects
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    INCLUDE FILE more.dat    Includes a file called MORE.DAT (if it exists)
                             into the current buffer.

    INCLUDE FILE *.dat       You can use logical names and wildcards in the
                             file specification.  If more than one file
                             name matches your request, EVE shows a list of
                             matching files to choose from (see help on
                             Choices Buffer).  You can include only one
                             file per command.

 Usage notes:

 o  The cursor remains on the current character, as the text of the
    included file is copied into the buffer.  The text is inserted whether
    the mode of the buffer is insert or overstrike, pushing existing text
    down.

 o  Including a file does not change the buffer name, the output file
    associated with the buffer (if any), or any settings, such as margins
    and tab stops.  For example, if the included text contains tab
    characters, the tab stops of the current buffer apply.

 o  Including a file does not rewrap the text.  To reformat the included
    text according to the margins of the current buffer, use FILL.

 o  If you use a search list to specify the file or use wildcards for the
    device or directory (such as [...]), EVE includes the first matching
    file.  For example, the following command includes the first MEMO.DAT
    file found:

       Command: INCLUDE FILE [...]memo.dat

 Related topics:

    Quick Copy     GET FILE     OPEN     OPEN SELECTED

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