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Table 1-4. PIP Parameters
Parameter Meaning
B Blocks mode transfer. Data are buffered by PIP until an ASCII x-off character,
CTRL-S, is received from the source device. This allows transfer of data to a disk
file from a continuous reading device, such as a cassette reader. Upon receipt of
the x-off, PIP clears the disk buffers and returns for more input data. The amount
of data that can be buffered depends on the memory size of the host system. PIP
issues an error message if the buffers overflow.
Dn Deletes characters that extend past column n in the transfer of data to the
destination from the character source. This parameter is generally used to truncate
long lines that are sent to a narrow printer or console device.
E Echoes all transfer operations to the console as they are being performed.
F Filters form-feeds from the file. All embedded form-feeds are removed. The P
parameter can be used simultaneously to insert new form-feeds.
Gn Gets file from user number n (n in the range 0-15).
H Transfers HEX data. All data are checked for proper Intel hex file format.
Nonessential characters between hex records are removed during the copy
operation. The console is prompted for corrective action in case errors occur.
I Ignores :00 records in the transfer of Intel hex format file. The I parameter
automatically sets the H parameter.
L Translates upper-case alphabetics to lower-case.
N Adds line numbers to each line transferred to the destination, starting at one and
incrementing by 1. Leading zeroes are suppressed, and the number is followed by
a colon. If N2 is specified, leading zeroes are included and a tab is inserted
following the number. The tab is expanded if T is set.
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