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EDT$ - Callable Editor

Overview

VX/EDT$ provides an OpenVMS EDT-compatible text editor for x86 and ARM Linux, supporting both interactive and programmatic use. It enables OpenVMS applications and users to maintain familiar editing workflows while working in a Linux environment.

Key Features

• Fully compatible with OpenVMS EDT$ APIs.

• Supports interactive text editing, file input/output, workspace management, and character set translation.

• Allows seamless migration of OpenVMS applications relying on EDT$ for text manipulation.

• Integrates with VX/RT to provide full OpenVMS text editing capabilities on x86 and ARM Linux.

• Maintains familiar EDT command structures and key bindings.

VX/EDT$ Callable Routines

EDT$ API Function
EDT$EDITEdit text files
EDT$FILEIOHandles file input and output operations
EDT$WORKIOManages temporary workspace file operations
EDT$XLATETranslates character sets in editor operations

Why Use VX/EDT$?

Preserves OpenVMS editing workflows, enabling direct porting of applications and user scripts.

Provides full compatibility with OpenVMS EDT$ text manipulation functions.

Supports both interactive and automated text processing, ensuring flexibility for developers.

Seamlessly integrates into the VX/RT ecosystem for OpenVMS compatibility on x86 and ARM Linux.

VX/EDT$ ensures that OpenVMS applications requiring EDT$ services can be migrated without major modifications, preserving productivity and minimizing development costs.

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