INCLUDE FILE Includes a file into the current buffer, inserting it before the start of the current line. This is useful to combine files. Key: The WPS keypad defines GOLD-G as INCLUDE FILE. Steps: 1. Put the cursor where you want to include the text (typically on the line you want to come after the included text). 2. Use the INCLUDE FILE command or with the WPS keypad, press GOLD-G. 3. Type the name of the file whose text you want to include. Examples: Commands Effects ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDE FILE more.dat Includes a file called MORE.DAT (if it exists) into the current buffer. On VMS, file names are not case-sensitive. INCLUDE FILE *.dat You can use wildcards to specify the file---in this case, to include a file with the type .DAT. If more than one file name matches your request, EVE shows a list of matching files to choose from---see help on Choices Buffer. You can include only one file per command. Usage notes: o INCLUDE FILE first moves the cursor to the start of the current line (unless already there). The text is inserted whether the mode of the buffer is insert or overstrike, pushing existing text down. o Including a file does not change the buffer name, the output file associated with the buffer (if any), or any settings, such as margins and tab stops. For example, if the included text contains tab characters, the tab stops of the current buffer apply. Including a file does not rewrap the text. To reformat the included text according to the margins of the current buffer, use FILL commands. o If you use a search list to specify the file or use wildcards for the device or directory (such as [...]), EVE includes the first matching file. For example, the following command includes the first MEMO.DAT file found: Command: INCLUDE FILE [...]memo.dat +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | Including a very large file may be slow particularly if | | buffer-change journaling is in effect (which is the default). | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ Related topics: Quick Copy GET FILE OPEN OPEN SELECTED