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8. Buffers and Windows

Unlike some editors, Ved can edit more than one file at a time. As a matter of fact, upto 50 different files can be loaded. With the advanced selection options, it is easy to switch from one buffer to another as well as to copy data between buffers.

Just a note on language: A ``file'' is the data read from your hard drive into a buffer. A ``buffer'' is where the file is stored. We are a bit lose in our use of the two terms. Furthermore, the term ``window'' is used to describe the visual area on your terminal where a buffer is displayed. We hope it's not too confusing.

As mentioned in Chapter 2, up to 50 different files can be loaded into Ved from the command line. Each of these files will be loaded into a different area of memory. Of course, only one area will be ``active'' at any given time, but it is possible to display different areas on the same screen.

Each buffer is displayed in a separate window on your terminal display. By default, each of these windows is the same size as your terminal. This means that you can only see one at any given time; however, as you will see later, you can resize and move the windows.



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