Re: Use of CODE/400 with UNIX type files in IFS

"set linebreak unix" on the editor command line works nicely.

I use it to edit C source files on a Linux machine.

flagler@timken.com wrote:

> FROM:   FLAGLER  KEENE     Flagler, Rick: Manager, IT
>
> DATE:   SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
> SUBJECT:        Use of CODE/400 with UNIX type files in IFS
>
> Do any of you CODE/400 gurus know if it is possible to configure
> CODE/400 to output only LF (not CR/LF) at the end of each line/record? Is
> this an area where a MACRO can be utilized and if so, does one ship with
> CODE or does anyone know how to write such a thing? Alternatively, is one
> of the "personality behavior settings" of CODE/400 capable of simulating
> Unix VI, EMAX or other unix-specific editor?
>
> The reason for these questions is that the new PASE environment on the
> AS/400, provides a UNIX runtime which works well, but lacks a proper
> editor. Unix stream files REQUIRE *LF vs. *CRLF. The EDTF command in
> green screen mode appears to be the sole means of editting stream files
> which reside in the IFS and are used in ported Unix applications. EDTF is
> quirky in that it can remember the line termination on an existing line
> but not a new file and sometimes it appears to forget to universally use
> *LF at the end of each line in an existing file being changed. The Unix
> application then chokes on the errant input.
>
> In summary, a behavior in CODE that could emulate the Unix editors would
> make a world of difference to people editting and configuring files on
> IFS for the PASE/Unix environment. Not to mention the side benefit of
> driving up demand for the CODE editor. Any suggestions? Anyone know how
> to make CODE do this? Could IBM add this without turning the product
> upside down? Any know shareware or fee-based editors that would handle
> this requirement?
>
> Thank you very much. RF
>
> --------------------------------
> Rick Flagler
> Timken Super Precision (MPB)
> Precision Park
> Keene, NH
> 603 352-0310
> flagler@timken.com

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