MPE Commands
Qedit accepts most MPE commands, including Run commands, User Defined Commands, command files, and Implied Runs, with or without the colon. You only need the “:” if the MPE command is also a valid Qedit command (e.g., :help requests MPE help). Beware of some unobvious Qedit commands composed of abbreviations and options. For example, PRT is interpreted as a Qedit command (Proc with the template option) so you must put a colon in front of it to have Qedit execute it as a User Command. Any MPE command causes Qedit to post to the disc all changes to your current workfile.
Examples
/listf abc.source,2 /list abc.source 5/10;listf abc.source,1 /fcopy from=abc.source;to= /:showtime /showjob /file bobtape;dev=tape /stream abc12.compile {stream Qedit files, *} /showcatalog {see Set UDC command} /:help listf {colon is recommended} /:help udcname {see set UDC} /compile * {Set Lang decides compiler} /cobol abc.source,,lp /prep $oldpass,abc12.prog;pmap /run abc12.prog;lib=g /dbutil {implied Run dbutil.pub.sys} /segmenter /display Print this message on the screen. /pause Press Return when ready to continue: /tdpdraft * {invoke Scribe on Qedit file} /reflect dir {Reflection PC command} /qhelp qlib.help.robelle {get Robelle Help}