Editing Source Code (Backend Editor
By default, the editor works on the current line, which is determined by the cursor position and, in the backend editor, is highlighted.
You can, however, combine groups of lines into blocks.
This allows you to apply functions like cut, copy, and concatenate to a block of lines instead of just to individual lines.
You can also store blocks of lines in buffers and reuse them in other sessions or systems. For further information, refer to
Using Buffers.Selecting Source Code
To select |
You must |
One line |
Position the cursor in the required line and choose Mark from the Editor toolbar. |
A block of lines |
Position the cursor in the first line of the block. |
To remove the marking from a block, choose Edit ® Deselect.
Editing Source Code
Function |
Procedure |
Delete a block of lines |
Select the block and choose Cut. |
Copy a block of lines |
Select the block and choose Copy. |
Insert a block of lines |
Position the cursor where you want to insert the source code and choose Insert. |
Duplicate a block of lines |
Select the relevant block and choose Duplicate line/block. |
Shift a block horizontally |
Select the relevant block and choose Shift line/block. |
Delete a line |
Position the cursor on the relevant line and choose Delete line. |
Split a line |
Position the cursor in the required line and press ENTER . |
Insert a new line |
Choose Insert line. |
Join two lines |
Position the cursor within the required line and choose Concatenate. |
Comment out a block |
Select the required block and choose Utilities ® Block/buffer ® Insert comment *. |
Remove comment marks from a block |
Select the required block and choose Utilities ® Block/buffer ® Delete comment *. |
Print a block |
Select the required block and choose Utilities ® Block/buffer ® Block ® Print. |
See also:
Using Buffers