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Syntax:

   create {file} {name}
   create {file} using dialog {title} [at {left} {top}]

Keyword handler:

   linguist.basic.keyword.BKCreate.class

Runtime handler(s):

   linguist.basic.handler.BHCreateFile.class

Function:

Creates a new file, removing the previous version if it already exists. You can either provide a pathname or request a dialog. If the latter, the system will remember the last directory you visited and return to it next time.

Example(s):

   create OutputFile "c:\MyData\mydata.txt"
   create OutputFile using dialog "Give me a name" at 300 450