The Robo-EDIT Script File Editor
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Robo-EDIT is a specially designed text editor for editing Robo-FTP script files. Robo-EDIT provides for the easiest possible creation and maintenance of script files. Major features include:
Ø | Context sensitive help for all Robo-FTP script commands |
Ø | Color syntax highlighting of Robo-FTP script commands |
Ø | Automatically capitalize Robo-FTP script commands as you type |
Ø | Edit multiple script files and save (and reload) all at once as a “session” |
Ø | Find in files function that automatically searches script files (files with .s extension) |
Ø | Optional tabbed interface when editing multiple files |
Ø | Optional line numbers |
This is the Robo-EDIT main screen:
Robo-FTP script command syntax is highlighted in color as shown below:
Blue |
Script commands |
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Violet |
Script command options (e.g., /append); command operators (e.g., &) |
Black |
Variables and strings |
Green |
Comments |
Red |
Predefined error variables (e.g., $ERROR_SUCCESS); numeric constants (e.g., NATO 30) |
Bold Black |
Script labels |
When Robo-EDIT is launched from the main console window's toolbar it automatically opens the currently active script file. Robo-EDIT may also be launched from the Robo-FTP folder in the Start Menu.