MPE/iX Quick Reference Guide (32650-90881)

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SORT-MERGE/XL Commands
Description of SORT-MERGE/XL Commands
the merged records. Refer to the SORT/XL OUTPUT command for information on how to use
the command within that subsystem.
O[UTPUT] { filename
<blank>
$STDLIST}[, num records ][, KEY]
RESET
The RESET command is used to correct errors made in the specification of keys. When
entered, it nullifies all existing KEY commands.
RESET
SHOW
Displays the collating sequence or the translation table.
SH[OW] {S[EQUENCE][,O[FFLINE
T[ABLE][,O[FFLINE
<blank>
NOS[EQUENCE]
NOT[ABLE] }
VERIFY
Displays information on the input and output files, key descriptions, and the various
options in effect during a SORT/XL or MERGE/XL operation to the file LIST.
V[ERIFY]
:(MPE Command)
The : is entered preceding MPE commands within SORT/XL or MERGE/XL.
: [MPE command]
:EOD
The :EOD command is not truly a command. It terminates the list of input records to
SORT/XL when * (for $STDIN) is the input file.
:EOD