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Append To Character From Macro
Purpose
Enables you to add text after the current character within an executing
macro.
Default Syntax
$a
Description
This command, when executed within a macro, suspends the macro and
enables you to add text starting after the current character.
Command Process
When the macro pauses for your input, HP EDIT moves the cursor one column
beyond its current position, enabling you to add text. You can add
subsequent lines by pressing Return without preceding it with the / key.
When you have finished adding text, pressing / and Return returns you to
Command mode. After you have returned to Command mode, HP EDIT resumes
execution of the macro.
Syntax Considerations
In order to use this command within a macro, you must properly construct
the macro using correct syntax. Refer to the Define Macro command for
information about required syntax.
Since the standard Meta key (ESC) is displayed as ^[ when inserted in a
macro, HP EDIT provides the dollar sign ($) as an alternate Meta key.
Consequently, you should use the recommended syntax of $a within a macro.
Procedure
To execute this command within a macro:
1. Construct the macro containing the command using proper macro
syntax. Refer to the Define Macro command for information about
constructing macros. If the macro is preemptive, skip to Step 3.
2. Execute the macro by pressing the m key. HP EDIT displays Specify
macroname on the message line.
3. Type the macro name as specified in the macro. HP EDIT executes
the macro and pauses for your input.
4. Provide the input and then press / and Return to return to Command
mode. HP EDIT resumes execution of the macro.
Example
To construct, define, and execute a macro that pauses for you to append
text after the current character:
1. Insert a new line in text by executing the Insert Line (I)
command.
2. Type in the following macro beginning at the cursor position:
mc=AAppend to char/^m$a; to complete the 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. Issue the Execute Macro (m) command. HP EDIT displays the
following prompt on the message line:
Specify macroname
6. Press the c key. HP EDIT executes the macro and waits for your
input after the following text is displayed on your terminal:
Append to char_
7. Type acter as shown:
Append to character_
8. Press / and Return to return to Command mode. HP EDIT resumes and
concludes the macro execution and appends to complete the text.
following your input as shown:
Append to character to complete the text._
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