## Using the Edit Window: Introduction

Edit window

To access the Edit window select the View | Edit Window menu option. | One of the principal tools for editing a part program is the powerful Edit window. The Edit window houses all the commands for the part program. It allows the part programmer to perform editing operations such as cutting, copying, pasting, and modifying existing Text and commands. The programmer can also use the Edit window to add new commands, execute existing commands, and debug code.

In this section you will learn about the Edit window and editing part programs in general by viewing the following topics:

- Understanding Core Concepts

- Working in Summary Mode

- Working in Command Mode

- Working in DMIS Mode

- Working with User Defined Groups

Major Edit Window Changes with Version 3.5

- The Edit window menus have been removed and placed in the new menu structure of the updated menu bar.

- The Edit Window toolbar, providing quick access to many of the frequently accessed Edit window functions, has been removed from the Edit window and is now accessible from PC-DMIS's toolbar area. You can find information for this toolbar in the "Edit Window Toolbar" topic of the "Using Toolbars" section.

- The Edit window is now dockable to the sides, top, or bottom of your screen. This means you can dock the Edit window onto the Graphics Display window.

- The Edit window is also floatable over the Graphics Display window. You can float it over the Graphics Display window like it did in previous versions of PC-DMIS (versions 2.x through 3.25). To float the Edit window, right-click on the Edit window, and deselect the Docking View option. This opens up a new Edit window that behaves just as the old Edit window did. You can use the commands in the Window menu in this mode.

Major Edit Window Changes with Version 4.0

- The Report Mode was removed from the Edit window, replaced by the newer Report window. See "About the Report Window" in the "Reporting Measurement Results" section.

Major Edit Window Changes with Version 4.2

- The Edit window's Command and DMIS modes contain a new color and text formatting scheme to help you more easily recognize command blocks and editable fields. It also provides a new way to change values on editable fields. See "Understanding the Default Edit Window Colors and Formatting" for information.

These enhancements provide a set of tools for manipulating Edit window content in a way that is easy and intuitive to use.