Using the Online Text Editor

The online compiler text editor is available in two types of CA IDMS development tools:

Online compilers—Throughout the manual, the term online compilers refers to the following CA IDMS development tools:
- DDDL compiler
- Schema compiler
- Subschema compiler
- System generation compiler
IDD Menu Facility—The online text editor provides two types of editing commands:
- Top-line commands allow you to direct a development tool session. You enter top-line commands in the command area of the screen. Using Top-line Commands discusses these commands.
- Line commands allow you to manipulate the contents of a work file. Line commands begin in the first column of a line. Using Line Commands discusses these commands.

The remainder of this chapter discusses screens available in the different development tools.

This section contains the following topics: