Subject: Re: Default editor

From: Beth Peterson <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 16:17:00 -0500

> If this is in a FAQ, please forgive me.
> Is there a way to change a default editor to something else (i.e. emacs)?
> I changes it in my .pinerc, but I have to use "^-_" to start it.
> Please reply me by email if you can.
> 
> Thanks a lot.
> 
> -- 
> - Youngser Park

Yes.  In the configuration screen, usually at the bottom of the selections, 
there is a line that says:

editor       = <No Value Set>  

type A to add a value then type in emacs.
Then set the feature enable-alternate-editor-implicity
this will atuomatically activate the editor you typed in above when you 
enter into the composer.  This way you will not have to use the ^_ command.

Hope this helps!!

Beth Peterson           
bethp@fnal    
Physics Department

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From: [email-masked] (Youngser Park)
Date: 31 May 1996 11:41:21 -0400

Hi!

Thanks a lot.

-- 
- Youngser Park

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From: Mike Brudenell <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 1996 12:41:48 +0100 (BST)

You don't mention which version of Pine you are using (it always helps to
say, as later versions of any software have different features!)...

It sounds like you have managed to set up the "alternate editor" command
(you mention using ^_ to start the editor), but actually want the thing to
be started automatically to edit your message text.

Assuming you are using version 3.93 (which is the current version) go to
the Setup Configuration screen (at the Main Menu type S then C) then
enable the feature entitled:
	enable-alternate-editor-implicitly

You can see helpful information about this, and any other configuration
option, by putting your cursor on the item and typing a "?".

Cheers,

Mike Brudenell                                         <[email-masked]>
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