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EVE SET_DEFAULT_SECTION_FILE — VMS 5.5-2H4

 SET DEFAULT SECTION FILE

 Determines the section file you want EVE to create to save attributes, key
 definitions, and other customizations, without your having to specify the
 file each time.  Default file type is .TPU$SECTION.

 Example:

    The following commands set your default section file as
    MYSECT.TPU$SECTION in your top-level (or login) directory, and then
    create that section file (or a new version of that file):

       Command: SET DEFAULT SECTION FILE sys$login:mysect
       Command: SAVE EXTENDED EVE

 Usage notes:

 o  If you use SET DEFAULT SECTION FILE and do not specify a file on the
    command line, EVE prompts you for one.  The prompt shows the name of
    the current default section file, if one is set.  Typically, this is
    SYS$LOGIN:EVE$SECTION.TPU$SECTION.

 o  The following table shows the effects of SET DEFAULT SECTION FILE,
    depending on whether you enabled or disabled section file prompting for
    saving attributes:

    Attribute setting               Effect with SET DEFAULT SECTION FILE
    --------------------------------------------------------------------
    SET SECTION FILE PROMPTING      (Default.)  When you save attributes,
                                    EVE asks whether to save in a section
                                    file. If you respond Yes, EVE saves
                                    in your default section file without
                                    prompting for the file name.

    SET NOSECTION FILE PROMPTING    When you save attributes, EVE saves
                                    in your default section file without
                                    any prompting.

 o  These settings or effects apply when you use SAVE ATTRIBUTES or SAVE
    SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES, or when you save attributes as part of exiting or
    quitting.  See help on Attributes.

 o  Setting a default section file does not determine the section file
    loaded at startup, but only the section file for saving attributes and
    other customizations.  For information about specifying a section file
    at startup, see help on Section Files or see DCL help on EDIT/TPU
    /SECTION.

 o  To save your setting for future editing sessions, use SAVE ATTRIBUTES
    to create a section file or to create or update a command file.  See
    help on Attributes.

 Related topics:

    Section Files    SET NODEFAULT SECTION FILE    SET SECTION FILE PROMPT

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