Unix workstations use a different method from most PC based systems to denote the end of a line within files. The editor detects Unix format files automatically and converts them to PC format when they are read. When saved, the files will be in PC format. Unix systems generally have the capability to convert PC format files back to Unix if necessary.

 

 

Files uploaded from NC controllers or produced by some postprocessors may not conform to PC conventions for line end characters. In some cases there may be multiple methods within the same file. The editor will read most common "nonstandard" formats. If it fails to recognize the file format, you may still be able to produce an easily editable file display by using the End-of-Block function (under the Global menu) to append CR/LF characters after "character" format EOB's if they exist (often a $ character).

 

 

The editor will read and edit text files including APT source files. APT comments are recognized and can be highlighted. Caution - be certain that the character used to represent null characters is not used in text files that you edit since they will be converted to nulls when saved. For this reason, characters such as "?" or "@" should not be used to represent nulls. See Options-Editor.