IBM 3174 User Manual

Entry Assist Is not Intended for use with the SPF text entry mode. However, If you
use SPF, you may find It convenient to use Entry Assist document mode rather than
the SPF text entry mode.
Entry Assist document mode, with word wrap on, allows you to enter data while
providing additional entry and editing conveniences. Also, with Entry Asslst's word
wrap function, you can get faster host response.
To use the SPF text entry mode, turn off Entry Assist document mode while In SPF
text entry mode.
To edit a document entered In text entry mode, turn on document mode.
Interactive Communications Controi Facility (iCCF)
When using ICCF, set the left margin at column 2. The ICCF editor positions the
cursor to this column. When you press the Change Format key, the cursor appears
on the scale line In the same column. Now you can set the left margin imme
diately.
When In document mode, the Tab key causes space characters to be entered from
the current cursor position to the next tab stop on the line. If tab stops are set and
you use the Tab key to move the cursor from the ICCF command line to the Input
area, spaces may be placed In the command field. The ICCF editor interprets
spaces In the command field as an Illegal command. You can avoid this situation
by using the New Line key or by setting tab stops only when needed.
System Product Editor (XEDiT)
The XEDIT entry area Is clearly Indicated on the screen. Position the cursor at the
first entry column and press the Change Format key. The cursor appears on the
scale line In the same column. You can now set the left margin Immediately.
Entry Assist Is not Intended for use with the XEDIT power typing mode. If you use
power typing mode, you must turn off document mode while entering original text.
You can still use Entry Assist to edit a document later.
You may find It convenient to use Entry Assist document mode rather than the
XEDIT power typing mode for the following reasons:
• Entry Assist provides the same entry capability as power typing.
• Entry Assist allows you to view the document In the same form In which It will
be formatted.
• Entry Asslst's tabbing capabilities are superior to the Program Function keys'
tabbing capabilities.
You can also make your Input screen look like your edit screen:
1. Set the XEDIT scale line on If It Is not displayed.
2. Set the left margin at position 0 on the scale line.
3. Set the right margin at position 73 or less.
4. Use the INPUT command to enter your text.
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IBM 3174 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	3174
Category	Controller
Language	English