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Starting the Shell
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   The IDLWAVE shell can be started with the command `M-x
idlwave-shell'.  In `idlwave-mode' the function is bound to `C-c C-s'.
It creates a buffer `*idl*' which is used to interact with the shell.
If the shell is already running, `C-c C-s' will simple switch to the
shell buffer.  The command `C-c C-l'
(`idlwave-shell-recenter-shell-window') displays the shell window
without selecting it.

   In order to create a separate frame for the IDLWAVE shell buffer,
call `idlwave-shell' with a prefix argument: `C-u C-c C-s' or `C-u C-c
C-l'.  If you always want a dedicated frame for the shell window,
configure the variable `idlwave-shell-use-dedicated-frame'.

   The shell can also be started automatically when another command
tries to send a command to it.  To enable auto start, set the variable
`idlwave-shell-automatic-start' to `t'.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-explicit-file-name
     This is the command to run IDL.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-command-line-options
     A list of command line options for calling the IDL program.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-prompt-pattern
     Regexp to match IDL prompt at beginning of a line.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-process-name
     Name to be associated with the IDL process.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-automatic-start
     Non-`nil' means attempt to invoke idlwave-shell if not already
     running.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-initial-commands
     Initial commands, separated by newlines, to send to IDL.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-use-dedicated-frame (`nil')
     Non-`nil' means, IDLWAVE should use a special frame to display
     shell buffer.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-frame-parameters
     The frame parameters for a dedicated idlwave-shell frame.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-temp-pro-prefix
     The prefix for temporary IDL files used when compiling regions.

 - User Option: idlwave-shell-mode-hook
     Hook for customizing `idlwave-shell-mode'.