By default, the DECTPU-based EVE editor is invoked when you
isssue the EDIT command. You can use the SET EDITOR command to
select a different editor to edit messages and files. The SHOW
EDITOR command displays the name of the editor.
Formats
SET EDITOR editor-name
SHOW EDITOR
1 – Parameter
editor-name
Indicates the name of the editor. You can use any callable editor
available on your system.
2 – Example
MAIL> SHOW EDITOR
Your editor is TPU
MAIL> SET EDITOR EDT
MAIL> SHOW EDITOR
Your editor is EDT
MAIL> SEND/EDIT
To: WHITE::STAFFORD
Subject: Manufacturing Office
This example shows how to change the editor from the default
DECTPU EVE editor to the EDT editor. Enter the command SEND
/EDIT to edit the text of a message. Send the message by
pressing Ctrl/Z.