Conference hydra::amiga_v1

1985.0. "EDT Emulation" by FSDEV1::JBERNARD () Mon Dec 12 1988 14:34

I have recently received an EDT configuration file for Rick Stiles UEdit
editor.  This config file was created by    Kent  McPherson   and was also
posted on Plink.  This was sent directly to me by Kent, and I am feeding back
all changes to him, since he is managing all the rev levels.

There were several problems with this EDT emulation, one of which was the fact
that it only supported the A1000 keyboard.  The other, for you MACHII users,
was the fact that it interfered with the function or hot keys.

I have rewritten and reconfigured these Config files for the A500/2000, using
the standard EDT conventions as much as possible.  The main intent was to get
as close to the EDT editing keypad as possible, to make transition back and
forth from VAX to Amy as transparent as possible.

The one aspect of EDT that is not implemented is command mode, (GOLD) kp7.
I used some of SEDT's conventions here instead, such as (GOLD)F, (GOLD)W,
(GOLD)X, etc., and some commands are specific to this implementation. Most
commands are also available on Pull Down menus, and you can also get an
ARP file requester as well as normal string input to select a file to insert,
open, etc.. all standard configurable features of UEdit.

These configuration files were written for UEdit V2.4f or greater, and will
work on the Shareware version.  From the looks of this editor, I believe you
could configure the editor to emulate almost any function desired.  It is well
worth the price for the full blown version.  The shareware version does not 
allow you to save configuration changes.

If anyone is interested in these config files, I'll make an arc file and
upload them.  I have also made a kepad and command layout.  This is currently
in postscript format.  

The config files are currently at rev level 0.9a-2 (just for tracking 
purposes).  I'm currently bouncing my key assignments off of the EDT manual,
the SEDT manual, and MACHII.  Once I resolve as many conflicts as possible,
I'll be releasing version 0.9b of the config files.  This will be in about
a week or so.  If anyone wants a disk with UEdit and these config files,
send me mail or give me a call.  The only UEdit I can send out is the Shareware
version.

Any suggestions or help will be appreciated.  We should be able to make this
editor emulate EDT/SEDT quite closely.  It's already half there.

John

FSDEV1::JBERNARD
DTN: 292-2591
HOME: (508) 365-6215

    
    I hate to ask this here but where can I find the latest UEdit on
    the network? I looked in NORSE but it wasn't obvious.
    
    Thanks,
    Ray
    

    
    Just happen to have the latest version (2.4f) at:
    
      SMAUG::USER1$:[LINDSEY.AMIGA.PUBLIC]
    
        in two files;   UED24F1.ARC  
                        UED24F2.ARC
    
    Enjoy.
    
    Jerry

    What's the difference between the f1 and f2 file?. Do we need both?
    
    ... Rich