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Reference Guide for OpenMatrix Language Functions
The Reference Guide contains documentation for all functions supported in the OpenMatrix language.
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edit
Opens the file, filename, in the Compose text editor. edit is only available in the Compose GUI.

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- Scripting Guide for OpenMatrix Language
  OpenMatrix is a mathematical scripting language.
- Reference Guide for OpenMatrix Language Functions
  The Reference Guide contains documentation for all functions supported in the OpenMatrix language.
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    - edit
      Opens the file, filename, in the Compose text editor. edit is only available in the Compose GUI.
    - errordlg
      Shows a dialog box with the error s.
    - inputdlg
      Shows a dialog box with label(s), s for text field(s) that require user input.
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      Shows a dialog box with a list of strings which the user can pick. This command is only available in the GUI.
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      Shows a dialog box with the message s.
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      Shows a dialog box with a question s. By default, the dialog displayed will have the 'Yes', 'No' and 'Cancel' buttons.
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      Displays a directory selection dialog.
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      Displays a dialog for selecting existing file(s). Multiple files can be selected using the Ctrl key.
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      Displays a file selection dialog.
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      Shows a dialog box with the warning s.
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edit

Opens the file, filename, in the Compose text editor. edit is only available in the Compose GUI.

Syntax

edit(filename)

Inputs

filename: File to edit in the Compose text editor.; Type: string

Examples

Opens the given file for editing:

edit('c:\test.oml')

Displays the file in the Compose Text Editor