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Read in DCL

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From: Franck Falcoz
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1992 18:04
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Hello,

	I would like to know if there is a way to make a read from sys$command
	in DCL editing a string.

	When I use the command :

		$ read sys$command p1
		Data:   

	I can then use up arrow and edit in my read the command I have just
	used (read sys$command p1).
	Would it be possible to replace that line with something else or better
	have that something be prompted for editing.

	e.g.

		$ a = "abc"
		$ read sys$command a    !(something magic)
		Data:  abc

I am not sure I was to  successful in making myself clear,
Thanks if you can answer that,
Franck.

P.S. Please reply by mail if it is after the end of current week (32) or I
     might miss your reply.
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Subject: Read in DCL
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1992 18:04:05 GMT
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