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Instrument Functions: A - L
File
Instrument Functions: A - L
Key Path: File, Rename
2.5.6.5 Dir Up
Moves up one subdirectory level within a directory. If your position is in the top level of the
drive already, it moves up to the drive level and the current drive is highlighted (A: or C:).
Key Path:
File, Rename
2.5.6.6 Dir Select
Displays the highlighted directory.
See “Dir Select” on page 135 for more information.
Key Path:
File, Rename
2.5.7 Create Dir
Displays the functions to create a new subdirectory in the currently selected directory.
Key Path:
File
2.5.7.1 Create Dir Now
Executes the create a new directory function. While the directory is being created a popup
message is displayed “Creating directory”followedby“Reading directory.” After the
successful creation of a directory, the text message “Directory xxxxxx created”(where
xxxxxx is the new directory name) appears in the status line. If the creation of a new
directory is being performed for a directory name that already exists, the text message
“Directory already exists” appears in the status line.
Key Path:
File, Create Dir
Remote Command:
:MMEMory:MDIRectory <‘dir_name’>
Remote Command Notes: <‘dir_name’> must contain the complete path for the new
directory. Lowercase characters are interpreted as uppercase.
Example: MMEM:MDIR ‘C:\myDir’ creates directory MYDIR on the C:\ drive.
2.5.7.2 Name
Displays the Alpha Editor and enables you to enter a directory name. The numeric keypad
can also be used to enter a directory name while the alpha editor is accessed. To complete
the entry, press
Return or Enter.