Dictionary/3000 Reference Manual (32244-90001)

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2 How to Run Dictionary/3000
Overview
Dictionary/3000 provides a Database Maintenance program (DICTDBM) to create and
maintain entries in the Dictionary. This section describes how to run the program and use
its HELP facility, describes the syntax for the commands in the program, defines the
options that can be used with the commands, and lists all the commands and
subcommands available in the DICTDBM program.
Running the DICTDBM Program
To use the Dictionary, you must first have it loaded and initialized onto your system by
your system manager (see Appendix C).
After logging on, you are ready to run the Dictionary program. DICTDBM assumes the
Dictionary exists in the PUB group of your log-on account. If the Dictionary you wish to
use exists in a different MPE group and/or account, you must first identify these by issuing
a file equation before running DICTDBM. The file equation should be as follows:
FILE DICT.PUB=DICT.group.account
Next, run the Dictionary program:
RUN DICTDBM.PUB.SYS
Then press the RETURN key.
The Dictionary prompts you to enter a password as follows:
PASSWORD FOR DICT.PUB>
The password will not be displayed as you enter it. You must enter the password exactly as
it appears in the system - that is, all caps, all lower case, initial cap, or some combination
of the three. The individual responsible for the data dictionary can give you the password
information.
The Dictionary (DICTDBM) supports two types of field entry. One, form entry, has entry
fields in enhanced video. The other, normal terminal display, uses a less-than sign (<) to
delimit entry fields. Both types of field entry indicate the maximum number of characters
you can enter. In this manual, all examples are shown in normal terminal display.
After the correct password is entered, the Dictionary lets you choose the type of field entry
you wish to use with the following prompt:
FORMS ENTRY(Y/N)?>
A response of “Y” indicates that you want to use the enhanced video type of field entry.