number command

Use the number command to add sequence numbers to the file and activate number mode.

Syntax

  number [seqnumType]
  num    [seqnumType]

Parameters

seqnumType
Use the parameter seqnumType to activate or deactivate number mode. Specify one of the following values:
  • cob activates number mode for sequence numbers in columns 1 to 6. The activated number mode for sequence numbers created with on moves to columns 73 to 80.
  • on is the default and activates number mode for sequence numbers in columns 1 to 6.
  • off deactivates number mode. Sequence numbers are not removed from the file.
  • std is equivalent to on.

Status

The status parameter is not affected by this command.

Description

  • LPEX automatically ensures, throughout the edit session, that every line has a valid sequence number.
  • Sequence numbers are displayed only in the prefix area, and cannot be edited by the user.
  • Sequence numbers are excluded from text searches (but they can be searched with the locate command).
  • Line commands that operate on existing sequence numbers, such as resequence, are enabled.
  • When resequencing, sequence numbers in columns 1 to 6 are resequenced, but sequence numbers in columns 73 to 80 remain.

Examples

  number
  number std
  num off