This horizontal bar runs across the bottom of the screen, and contains the following details concerning the active window, running from left to right:
- Information (number of errors and warnings) that comes from the dynamic source code verification. Note that it is possible to move from an error to another in the source code using the shortcut keys F8 and Ctrl+F8.
- A message from the 4GL Editor or information on the cursor position, showing how the blocks are nested if the document in the active window is set out in tree diagram form.
The software engineer's name.
The authorities for the source
- if the pencil is not struck out, the text in the document will be modifiable (write authority);
- if the pencil is struck out, the text in the document will not be modifiable (read only authority).
Note: if you are in read-only mode (either another developer has locked the document or you are in a correction environment), double-clicking the icon enables you to try to get write authorities (if the document has been closed by the user or by trying to add the program to your default correction).
Overtype/Insertion mode (OVR)
- if OVR is highlighted and the cursor appears as a filled square: overtype mode is active;
- if OVR is not highlighted and the cursor resembles a letter "I": insertion mode is active.
Note: to switch between insertion mode and overtype mode, press the "Insert" key on your keyboard.
The line number (Li:)
gives the number of the line under the cursor, if the document in the active window is set out in line form.
Note: double-clicking in this field displays a box for selecting a line number in order to move around the source.
The column number (Co:)
gives the number of the column under the cursor, relative to the left margin.