Command Line

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The command line is your way to enter symbols into an Aspen window.

 

 

The command line appears in the upper left corner of the active window.

 

If you type a command that exceeds the default command line length, the command line grows as you type.

 

The command line is a Combo box. Expand the combo box to view a history of issued commands and symbols.

 

The command line lets you enter instrument symbols and commands. The command line does not appear until you start typing, so it does not take up valuable space on your screen. When you type a command or instrument symbol, the command line appears in the upper left corner of the active window. You can edit the commands and instrument symbols you enter on the command line using the following keystrokes:

 

Keystroke

Function

Backspace

Deletes the letter or number to the left of the cursor.

Right Arrow

Moves the cursor right. The highlighted character is replaced when you type.

Left Arrow

Moves the cursor left. The highlighted character is replaced when you type.

Delete

Removes the highlighted character.

Insert

Places the editor in insert mode. New text is inserted at the position marked by the caret (^). To exit insert mode, press Insert again.

Home

Places the cursor at the beginning of the text string.

End

Places the cursor at the end of the text string.

Esc

Returns the text to its original (pre-edited) form.