I, too, use this button all the time to make temporary adjustments to programs for adhoc runs without risking the original. If you click the X button and then the undo button, it clears the editor and then brings the code back, but changes the default save filename to "Untitled2*". That way I can edit the code without risking the original version.

Rob Workman

Sorin Group USA, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Don Henderson Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 2:25 PM To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Re: Accidentally hitting 'Clear All' X Button on Toolbar

Absolutely I use it on purpose on occasion.

If I have made a bunch of changes to code and discover I've made matters worse I will use it so I can't accidentally overwrite the code later. I also use it when I need to bring in a larger program and want to just grab a small bit of code. I copy it, then use the button so that I can't accidentally overwrite the code.

-don h

-----Original Message----- From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Pardee, Roy Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:07 AM To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Re: Accidentally hitting 'Clear All' X Button on Toolbar

Yeah, it definitely sounds like a trap for the unwary. Does anybody use it on purpose?

(Slinking back off to batch-submit-land...)

-----Original Message----- From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of ben.powell@CLA.CO.UK Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 2:03 AM To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Re: Accidentally hitting 'Clear All' X Button on Toolbar

I can think of no use for this button, especially being so close to submit - I've never used it. Just delete it from your profile - it won't be missed! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message contains confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the addressee, or the person responsible for delivering it to the addressee, you are hereby notified that reading, disseminating, distributing or copying this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by mistake, please notify us, by replying to the sender, and delete the original message immediately thereafter. Thank you.