Entering and leaving EVE

To gain access to EVE you type the following command at the DCL level, after the system prompt:

EVE filename ( or EDIT/TPU filename )

To leave EVE when you have finished use EXIT or QUIT.

The EXIT command

Use this to create a new file or another version of an existing one:

1. Press EXIT, (F10) or Ctrl/Z.

• The file (buffer) being edited is saved.
• If more than one file is being edited you will be asked if you wish to save the others.

The WRITE command

Use this to save the file without leaving EVE.

1. Press DO
2. Enter WRITE
3. Press RETURN

• The WRITE command creates a new version of the file.

  VMS may maintain a fixed number of file versions (e.g. 3 versions). In this case, the original version of the file can eventually be overwritten.

• The WRITE command can be used with a file name.
• Important: Do not use SAVE .

The QUIT command

Use this to terminate EVE without creating a new file.

1. Press DO
2. Enter QUIT
3. Press RETURN

• Any changes made to the files being edited (since the last WRITE command) will be lost.
• If any files have been changed, you are asked to confirm the quit operation.