abs(G)

NAME
edit - function editing

CALLING SEQUENCE
newname=edit(functionname [, editor])

PARAMETERS

functionname
    : character string

editor
    : character string

DESCRIPTION
If functionname is the name of a defined scilab function edit(functionname ,[editor]) try to open the associated file
 functionname.sci. If this file can't be modified edit first create a copy of this file in the TMPDIR directory.

If functionname is the name of a undefined scilab function edit create a functionname.sci file in the TMPDIR directory.

When leaving the editor the modified or defined function is loaded into Scilab under the name newname.

The editor character string can be used to specify your favorite text editor.

Default editor is Emacs. This function should be customized according to your needs.

EXAMPLE
newedit=edit('edit') //open editor with text of this function myfunction=edit('myfunction') //open editor for a new function

SEE ALSO
manedit