Alex Wallis <awol_at_dove.net.au> writes:
> On Sat, 20 Nov 1999, Dan Espen wrote:
> > Alex Wallis <awol_at_dove.net.au> writes:
> > I think you can get PipeRead to do this for you.
> >
> What exactly is the syntax, the man pages have examples that don't
> actually work for me without 'tweaking'.
I've updated the man page in the latest CVS. (The JpgMenu example.)
The whole example will now get displayed, and it worked for me when I
tested it.
I think JpgMenu is close enough to what you want to do that you
shouldn't have a problem.
> > Beware of the PipeRead example in the man page, when I just displayed
> > it under XEmacs with M-x man, all the good pieces of the example are
> > suppressed.
> >
> I'd suggest some more revamping of the man page, if anyone had the time.
> With new features, come new routines etc... Some of the examples are
> obviously past their 'use-by-date'. But someone is probably already
> planning this...no?
Actually, I think we are pretty careful to keep the man pages current.
If you spot anything that doesn't seem right, please don't hesitate to
point it out.
> awol
PS: I haven't tried your form yet, but I hope to get to it soon.
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Received on Sat Nov 20 1999 - 08:05:09 GMT