EDX

EDX is a powerful TPU based EDT style text editor for the VAX/VMS
computer system.  It offers an EDT-style keypad and supports all the
major line mode functions of the EDT editor plus many other advanced
features not available in the EDT editor or the newer EVE editor.  It is
intended for users familiar with the EDT editor who would like to switch
to a faster, more powerful editor without having to learn a new editor
all over again.  EDX also supports a WPS-style keypad mode for users who
prefer the WPS-style keypad.

Following are some of the advanced features of the EDX editor which are
not available in EDT or EVE:

    · Built in spelling checker with 72,000 word dictionary.  Spell
          check a buffer, range, word, or display the dictionary and
          browse.  Includes guessing algorithms and personal
          supplemental dictionary support.
    · Edit modules within VMS text libraries.
    · Obtain a directory listing including optional /SIZE and /DATE qualifiers.
          Read in a selected file from the directory listing,
          delete a selected file, or lock a selected file.
    · Wildcard search and replace mode, with optional string to
          exclude as a match, case sensitive or insensitive.
    · List all lines containing a specified string or wildcard
          pattern along with the corresponding line number.
    · Search for and highlight matching parentheses.
    · Lock files, preventing others from editing them while you do.
    · Sort a buffer, range, or columnar range.
    · Columnar cut and paste in insert or overstrike mode.
    · Translate a buffer from EBCDIC to ASCII, and vice versa.
    · Compare two buffers line by line.
    · Translate DCL symbols and logical names.
    · Create DCL symbols and logical names.

    Note that all of the above features are performed within the editor,
    without spawning a subprocess.

EDX is built on the VAX Text Processing Utility (VAXTPU).  Users
familiar with VAXTPU can dynamically extend the editor's abilities by
adding new functions which perform complex tasks.  EDX makes this job
easier by defining over 40 general purpose functions not available in
VAXTPU itself.