10.0;xd (cut) *DM*, revision 1.0, 87/12/23
xd (cut) cut (delete) text and write it to paste buffer
usage: [range xd [-r] [-f pathname | name]]
DESCRIPTION
The xd command copies a range of text into a paste buffer or system file,
then deletes the text from the pad. You can use this command only in a
writable pad.
By default, the CUT key invokes the xd command using the default
(unnamed) paste buffer.
ARGUMENTS
range (required)
Specify the range of text to be cut.
Default if omitted: cut from the cursor to the end of the
line
name (optional)
Specify the paste buffer name. xd writes the text to the
named buffer. If you specify a buffer that was previously
used, the new text overwrites the old. You can have up to
100 buffers open per log-in session.
Default if omitted: use 'node_data/default.txt
OPTIONS
-f pathname Specify the system file to receive cut text. If the file
already exists, the cut text overwrites the current file
contents. This option is not valid if a name argument is
present.
-r Specify a cut for a rectangular portion of text.
SEE ALSO
More information is available. Type the following at an Aegis shell
prompt:
help xc For details about copying text to a paste buffer
help xp For details about pasting in buffered text
help dm commands For a list of other pad editing commands