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Insert Line From Macro
Purpose
Enables you to insert a new line within an executing macro.
Default Syntax
$I
Description
This command, when executed within a macro, suspends a currently
executing macro and enables you to insert a new line above the current
line.
Command Process
When the macro pauses for your input, HP EDIT moves the cursor to the
first column of a new line above the current line, enabling you to add
new text. You can add subsequent lines by pressing Return without
preceding it with the / key. When you have finished adding text,
pressing / and Return returns you to Command mode. After you have
returned to Command mode, HP EDIT resumes execution of the macro.
Syntax Considerations
In order to use this command within a macro, you must properly construct
the macro using correct syntax. Refer to the Define Macro command for
information about required syntax.
Since the standard Meta key (ESC) is displayed as ^[ when inserted in a
macro, HP EDIT provides the dollar sign ($) as an alternate Meta key.
Consequently, you should use the recommended syntax of $I within a macro.
Procedure
To execute this command within a macro:
1. Construct the macro containing this command using proper macro
syntax. Refer to the Define Macro command for information about
constructing macros. Skip to Step 3 if this macro is preemptive
(preempts the command to which the key is ordinarily assigned).
2. Execute the macro by pressing the m key. HP EDIT displays Specify
macroname on the message line.
3. Type the macro name as specified in the macro. HP EDIT executes
the macro and pauses for your input.
4. Provide the input and then press / and Return to return to Command
mode. HP EDIT resumes execution of the macro.
Example
To construct, define, and execute a macro that pauses for you to insert a
new line above the current line:
1. Insert a new line in text by executing the Insert Line (I)
command.
2. Type in the following macro beginning at the cursor position:
mI=AInsert a line/^m$I; new text./^m
3. Press / and Return to exit Text Entry mode and enter Command mode.
4. Execute the Define Macro (z) command. HP EDIT removes the macro
from the screen and stores it for subsequent execution.
5. Press the m key. HP EDIT displays the following prompt on the
message line:
Specify macroname
6. Press the I key. HP EDIT executes the macro and waits for your
input after the following text appears on your terminal:
_
Insert a line
7. Type to add beginning at the cursor position as shown:
to add_
Insert a line
8. Press / and Return to return to Command mode. HP EDIT resumes and
concludes the macro execution and appends new text. following
your input as shown:
to add new text.
Insert a line
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