BUFFER

  Puts a specified buffer into the current EVE window---either creating a
  new buffer or returning to an existing buffer.

  This lets you edit another file, create a temporary storage area or
  "scratchpad," or view an EVE system buffer, such as the MESSAGES buffer,
  INSERT HERE buffer, or $RESTORE$ buffer.

  Examples:

     Commands            Effects
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     BUFFER jabber.txt   Puts a buffer named JABBER.TXT into the current
                         window. If the buffer already exists, the cursor
                         returns to your last position in that buffer. If
                         the buffer does not exist, EVE creates a new, empty
                         buffer.

     BUFFER MESSAGES     Puts the MESSAGES buffer into the current window---
                         useful to review compiler messages. See help on
                         Message Buffer.

  Usage notes:

  o  If you create a new buffer, the cursor moves to the top of that buffer.
     The new buffer has the same margins, tab stops, and other settings as
     the $DEFAULTS$ buffer---see help on Defaults.

  o  In specifying an existing buffer, you can abbreviate the buffer name,
     using the first letters of the name. If more than one name matches your
     request, EVE shows a list of the matching buffers for you to choose
     from---see help on Choices Buffer.

  o  Buffer names are not case-sensitive on VMS. For example, MEMO.TXT and
     memo.txt specify the same buffer. Wildcard characters in buffer names
     are treated as regular characters. For example, you can (perversely)
     create a buffer named *.

  o  Typically, a buffer has the same name as the file it contains, as
     specified when you invoke EVE or when you use GET FILE, OPEN, or OPEN
     SELECTED.

  o  For a list of your buffers, use SHOW BUFFERS. For a list of the EVE
     system buffers, use SHOW SYSTEM BUFFERS.

  o  For information about using multiple windows in EVE to view and edit
     different buffers, see help on Windows.

  Related topics:

     DELETE BUFFER    NEXT BUFFER    NEW    PREVIOUS BUFFER    SHOW BUFFERS