You can display the disk directory, 
time and date without using DOS:

ED	Display directory

OD	Display date
OT	Display time

Try each of these commands.  


Note: the directory is hard to read in 
the narrow window because it is 
displayed four across.  The following 
command displays it two across:


2ED	Display directory, 2 across


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To perform a single DOS command or run 
a program and immediately return to 
VEDIT PLUS use the "OC" command:

OC dos-command

For example, to let DOS display the 
directory and run the program CHKDSK,
give the following commands:

OC DIR		(and RETURN)

OC CHKDSK


Technical Note:
Although too complex for this demo, it 
is possible to give the "OC" command 
with a "variable" DOS command, i.e. the 
DOS command is stored in a "text 
register".

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To temporarily enter DOS give the 
"OS" command.  The normal DOS prompt 
"A>" or "C>" will be displayed.  You 
can run as many DOS commands or other 
programs as you like.  Give the DOS 
command "EXIT" to return to VEDIT PLUS.

REMEMBER: You must give the DOS command
          "EXIT" to return to VEDIT
	  PLUS and this demo.

Type:   OS		(and RETURN)


Technical note:
VEDIT PLUS may be using too much memory 
to run some programs.  In practice, 
VEDIT PLUS can be invoked to use less 
memory.

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