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The Function Keys of the Workbench

The most important functions are also assigned to function keys.

Keys are assigned to the following functions:

Key Function

Help

END or Back

Printing the currently shown workbench display

Starting the module or program

Marking

Refreshing

Switching between action bar and form

Scrolling one page up

Scrolling one page down

Activating the command line

( in some systems ~/ ~)

Workbench function keys within the editor

The detailed description of the built-in editor is included in the User Manual. The following editor keys are important for the SQL-PL workbench:

Module Save

The currently edited module is stored in the database by means of the key (corresponds to the command SAVE) without converting it into the internal code. Afterwards the module is in the 'EDIT' state.

Module Test

When the key is pressed, the current module is syntactically checked and then started. One can correct and test a module, until the result is satisfactory; then the module can be stored, whereby the editor will be left. When a module and the program is tested, all modifications made to database contents are rolled back at the end of the test run.

Module Values

This function key is not displayed, until the test execution has been terminated. Pressing generates a list of all variables of the module displayed within the editor. The list contains the current values of the last TEST execution. The display of the variables can be restricted by specifying a search argument.

Module Store

When the key is pressed (corresponds to the STORE command), the current module is syntactically checked and, if this check has been successful, stored in the database in its internal code. Thereby all pieces of information about the relations are maintained in the Data Dictionary (DOMAIN), and the editor is left.


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