Command window
Use the Command window to directly execute one-line dBL commands. It is also handy for testing short code and formulas and immediately seeing the results in the bottom (results) pane after you press Enter.
To type more than one line of code, do not press Enter at the end of each line (this will execute what you have typed so far. Instead, press the Down arrow to begin a new line.
To run a line or section of code anywhere in your test sequence, select the line or section and press Enter.
To use your own functions in the Command window, you must first load them:
set procedure to <filename> additive
Learning tool
As you work in the visual design environment, the corresponding dBL commands are automatically displayed in the upper pane of the window. So the Command window is a good tool for learning basic commands in the dBL language.
You can get help on a dBL language element or feature by typing a word or phrase in the Command window, highlighting it, and pressing F1.
Note
The Command window is for temporary work only; you cannot save your work. However, you can copy the contents of the window or drag and drop to a source file. You can also print the contents (select what you want to print, and choose File|Print).