The Robo-EDIT Script File Editor

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The Robo-EDIT Script File Editor

 

Robo-EDIT is a specially designed text editor for editing Robo-FTP script files. Robo-EDIT provides for the easiest possible creation and maintenance of script files. Major features include:

 

ØContext sensitive help for all Robo-FTP script commands
ØColor syntax highlighting of Robo-FTP script commands
ØAutomatically capitalize Robo-FTP script commands as you type
ØEdit multiple script files and save (and reload) all at once as a “session”
ØFind in files function that automatically searches script files (files with .s extension)
ØOptional tabbed interface when editing multiple files
ØOptional line numbers

 

This is the Robo-EDIT main screen:

 

robo_edit_main

 

Robo-FTP script command syntax is highlighted in color as shown below:

 

Blue

Script commands

Violet

Script command options (e.g., /append); command operators (e.g., &)

Black

Variables and strings

Green

Comments

Red

Predefined error variables (e.g., $ERROR_SUCCESS); numeric constants (e.g., NATO 30)

Bold Black

Script labels

 

When Robo-EDIT is launched from the main console window's toolbar it automatically opens the currently active script file. Robo-EDIT may also be launched from the Robo-FTP folder in the Start Menu.