Arbortext Command Language Overview
Arbortext Command Language (ACL) is flexible enough for you to perform simple operations and develop complex applications. ACL incorporates many C programming language concepts. A basic knowledge of the C programming language will be helpful, but not necessary. ACL is also similar to awk and perl, so knowledge of these programs can be useful.
The following are some examples of what you can do using ACL:
• write simple macros that increase user productivity
• map specific keys to work in specific windows or classes of windows
• redesign the menu system
• build and control your own panels and windows
• change the behavior of many “events” (for example, save, paste, modify tags, etc.) in the application
• communicate with other applications using the Arbortext Editor Application Programming Interface (API)
• build your own document management system