HP System Dictionary/XL Utilities Reference Manual - Part 1 SDDBD (32256-90003)

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SDVPD Commands
HELP Command
HELP Command
For a quick reference of SDVPD commands, a HELP command is available. The HELP
command can be used either to get a list of all available SDVPD commands or to get a
detailed description of a specific command.
Syntax
HELP [command] [.]
Parameters:
command: Name of the command
If more HELP messages are requested than can fit on one screen, the following message is
displayed:
Continue (Y/N)? >
Respond “Y” if you wish to see more messages.
If your HELP command contains a subject with no HELP message available, an error
message is issued, and the general HELP messages are displayed.
Example 1. Quick reference of commands
> HELP
The output of the above command will look like this:
COMMENT <COM > - Provide a line of comment text in the command stream
DEFINE <DEF > - Establish the System Dictionary environment
EXIT <E > - Terminate the program
HELP <H > - Display commands
LISTFORMS <LF > - List the forms in the currently forms file
LOAD <L > - Load values from a Vplus forms file to System Dictionary
REDO <REDO> - Edit and execute the previous command
RESET <R > - Reset all the DEFINE and VPLUS parameters
SHOW <SH > - Display the current values of DEFINE and VPLUS parameters
VPLUS <VP > - Establish the Vplus environment to load from
Enter HELP command-name for more information about a specific command