Hi Bill, Unidata's "P"-type (Pick flavor) ECL may be just the answer for you:
:ECLTYPE "P" :ECLTYPE 2 U_PSTYLEECL ON Pick commands work as we're accustomed to, and when you do want the features of "U"-type (Unidata flavor) ECL, just type the verb in lower-case. You'll need lower-case for "merge.list" and a handful of other commands. You can also set the Basic syntax you prefer, either as your session's default: :BASICTYPE "P" :BASICTYPE BASICTYPE p or within particular programs. Hope this helps, Tom Derwin >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/07/07 12:09 AM >>> Bruce: As you saw in my email, I tried both unquoted and single-quoted record keys. Unidata can occasionally get very strange. Most stuff works but sometimes a Pick person keeps knocking their head trying to execute simple commands. For instance, the Prime style "COPY" command has a different syntax than most other commands (apparently the idea was to confuse anyone working in other Pick environments - much like casing is a constant blight for those who work on other environments at the same time they work on Unidata). Using the "LIKE" keyword is a never ending frustration level. The ECL "DELETE" command had to be rewritten to remove the questions asked upon every delete. Don't get me on the AE "^" command that tells me "Unprintable characters not shown" when, in fact, they are. I'm guessing there is a reason I can't change the name of multiple items by using the "COPY" command, but I can't quite figure it out. It's a real bear to move between simple Pick syntax, that is the same for all verbs, and Prime syntax that depends on the verb being used. Bill <snip> ----------------------------------------- This e-mail and any attachments may contain CONFIDENTIAL information, including PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or disclosure of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED; you are requested to delete this e-mail and any attachments, notify the sender immediately, and notify the LabCorp Privacy Officer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call (877) 23-HIPAA / (877) 234-4722. ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
