Introduction
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VEDIT is an editor designed not only for text preparation and program
development, but also for editing large database, mainframe and binary
files. It can edit in ASCII, EBCDIC, Hexadecimal, Octal or any combination
of modes. It supports variable length and fixed length database records.

VEDIT lets you perform near-miracles on data files. If you have ever had to
patch a corrupted database file, convert a huge mainframe file to a DOS/Win
text file, translate between ASCII, EBCDIC, ANSI and custom character sets,
examine a Postscript file, perform a last minute search/replace on a 400
Megabyte file, or search/replace a thousand files, you probably wished for
the kind of speed and capability that only VEDIT offers.

As a text editor, VEDIT is intended for both program development and text
preparation. It is ideal for writing programs (e.g. C, Pascal, Basic,
Assembler), HTML and lengthy documents such as reports or manuscripts. It is
also well suited for the preparation of text files being used with Desktop
Publishing packages such as Corel's Ventura Publisher (tm).

VEDIT can efficiently edit any file you will ever encounter, including
data/binary files and huge files up to 2 Gigabytes (2000 Megabytes), and
supports unlimited line lengths. It is ideal for editing and translating
files downloaded from Mainframe computers and CD-ROM data files. It
effortlessly handles database (e.g. xBASE .DBF), postscript, plotter output,
and other non-standard files.

While you can't alter a file on CD-ROM, you can quickly browse the CD-ROM,
or copy a CD-ROM file to your hard disk and edit it there. And VEDIT is the
fastest editor available for huge multi-megabyte files.

VEDIT can process entire groups of files automatically, even thousands of
files. The same edit changes, e.g. a search and replace, can be applied to
all files in a directory, or even in all subdirectories.

Advanced features include multi-file, multi-window editing, template
editing, syntax highlighting, search/replace with pattern matching or
regular expressions, and a full range of block operations by character,
line, or column. The entire keyboard layout and over 200 options are fully
configurable.

Programming features include parentheses matching, smart indenting, and
language specific color syntax highlighting and template editing for C,
Basic, Assembly language, HTML and others. Additional features implemented
as "macros" include "Ctags" lookup, C/Pascal program outlining, and
integrated support for numerous compilers, linkers, debuggers and Make.


Simple, Yet Powerful
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VEDIT is simple enough to learn and use for the novice, yet has the speed,
flexibility and power to satisfy the most demanding computer professional.
It offers a rich assortment of editing capabilities, simple menu operation,
complete on-line help facilities, and the ability to edit text and binary
files up to 2 Gigabytes in size.

VEDIT's multi-mode editing and display capabilities let you effortlessly
edit any file in the most efficient manner possible. Edit in ASCII, EBCDIC
(used by IBM mainframes), Hexadecimal or Octal modes, or split the screen
for any combination of modes. File modes support DOS text, UNIX text, Mac
text, binary and many fixed-length record data formats.

A block or entire file can be translated between ASCII and EBCDIC, ASCII and
ANSI graphics characters, or with a custom translation table. Text files are
easily converted between DOS/Win, UNIX and Macintosh "newlines" (Carriage-
Return and/or Line-Feed). Fixed-length records can be converted into normal
text files and vice versa.

A file/block can be sorted using any desired columns (fields) as the sort
key(s). A Sort macro is supplied for sorting multi-line mailing lists.


Totally Configurable
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The comprehensive configuration lets you completely determine your own
keyboard layout and precisely configure VEDIT to your particular hardware,
applications and personal preferences. Over 200 configuration options are
available. By using the available options and "keystroke macros", VEDIT can
very closely emulate other editors and word processors.

Note:	The demo version does not automatically load any configuration and
	keyboard layout changes that you previously made.


Instant Startup, Fast and Compact
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VEDIT starts up instantly; with its speed, almost every operation is
performed instantly. Written mostly in 32-bit assembly language, VEDIT is
exceptionally small and uses no overlays or .DLLs. The Windows version
VEDITPW.EXE is only 230K; the DOS version VEDIT.EXE is only 130K.

In fact, VEDIT is so compact that it can be run from the original floppy
disk without requiring installation! This makes it ideal for consultants
when they visit customer sites. (The on-line help and some advanced features
that require macros are only available when VEDIT is fully installed.)

A full installation requires less than 3 megabytes of disk space.


VEDIT PLUS Macro Language
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VEDIT PLUS adds a powerful C-like macro programming language which is ideal
for automating any repetitive editing operations. Macros can be saved as
files for future use, can be assigned to "hot-keys" and can be added to the
{USER} menu. Macros can easily be modified as needed.

The powerful macro language makes VEDIT PLUS an ideal alternative to
conventional programming languages such as Basic, C or Pascal when writing
file translators, converters and filters. A single-line "macro" can often
perform the equivalent of a 100+ line C program. Translation between ASCII
and EBCDIC, and sorting are built in.

VEDIT PLUS can be used as an application programming language. Most macros
developed with VEDIT PLUS only require VEDIT to run. With many applications,
users would need to know little or even nothing about VEDIT itself.


VEDIT PLUS Disk Sector Editing (DOS version only)
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VEDIT PLUS's disk sector editing lets you directly browse or modify the
sectors on your hard or floppy disk. Either the entire disk or portions
thereof can be opened just like a file. All of VEDIT's editing features are
then at your fingertips, including sophisticated search/replace, translating
and block operations.

A primary purpose of disk sector editing is to search for a block of text on
the disk and copy it to the file you are currently editing. This is
particularly useful when you can't remember the filename in which the text
was stored. You can even access the block of text if it is on another disk
partition, e.g. on a UNIX or OS/2 partition.

While traditional disk utilities can also search for text, none have VEDIT's
sophisticated search capabilities with powerful pattern matching and regular
expressions. Disk utilities also don't have the extensive block operations
and other editing features of VEDIT.

NOTE:	This disk sector editing is only available in the DOS version of
	VEDIT PLUS. However, purchasing VEDIT PLUS for Windows includes the
	DOS version.


VEDIT Family of Editors
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VEDIT is one of the VEDIT Family of Editors which also includes VEDIT PLUS
and VEDIT Jr. The VEDIT family is available in both Microsoft Windows and
DOS versions. VEDIT PLUS is also available for SCO Unix and QNX.

The Windows version runs on Windows 3.1, 95 and NT. It's modern user
interface includes a toolbar, tooltips, status line, configurable display
and printer fonts, drag and drop support.

The DOS version is highly optimized for running with Windows and OS/2. The
DOS version works almost identically to the Windows version and shares the
same configuration and keyboard layout files.

VEDIT 5.0 is a hybrid 16/32 bit program which runs on all versions of
Windows. It requires a 386 or better processor. Windows 95 long filenames
are fully supported, but Windows NT 4.0 long filenames are not yet
supported.


Upcoming VEDIT PLUS 5.1
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VEDIT 5.1 (June 1998) will be a fully 32-bit version for Windows 95, 98 and
NT. It will have Windows NT long filename support. It will also have the
newer style Win95/NT file-open dialog box. Other enhancements include:

*   Fully 32-bit version for Windows 95/98 and NT.
*   Better integrated and updated compiler support.
*   Improved editing of text lines up to 64K in length.
*   Enhanced word processing, formatting and margins.

