THE

SET FEXT - change the extension of the existing file

Syntax:
[SET] FExt ext

[SET] FType ext

Description:
The SET FEXT command allows the user to change the path of the file currently being edited.

The 'path' parameter can be specified with or without the trailing directory seperator. Under DOS, OS/2 and Windows ports, the drive letter is considered part of the file 's path.'

See SET FILENAME for a full explanation of THE 's definitions of fpath, filename, fname, fext and fmode.'

It is not possible to use this command on pseudo files.

Compatibility:
XEDIT: N/A
KEDIT: N/A

See Also:
SET FNAME, SET FILENAME, SET FTYPE, SET FMODE

Status:
Complete.


The Hessling Editor is Copyright © Mark Hessling, 1990-2002 <M.Hessling@qut.edu.au>
Generated on: 15 Aug 2002

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