RPM 1.1 User's Guide
HP NonStop RPM User’s Guide  Page 11 of 47 
error := COMPRESSEDIT ( filenum ) ; !i,o 
!i:i 
In procedure calls, the !i:i notation follows an input string parameter that has a 
corresponding parameter specifying the length of the string in bytes. For example: 
error := FILENAME_COMPARE_ ( filename1:length !i:i 
 , filename2:length ) ; !i:i 
!o:i 
In procedure calls, the !o:i notation follows an output buffer parameter that has a 
corresponding input parameter specifying the maximum length of the output buffer in 
bytes. For example: 
error := FILE_GETINFO_ ( filenum !i 
 , [ filename:maxlen ] ) ; !o:i 
Notation for Messages 
This list summarizes the notation conventions for the presentation of displayed messages 
in this manual. 
Bold Text 
Bold text in an example indicates user input typed at the terminal. For example: 
ENTER RUN CODE 
?123 
CODE RECEIVED: 123.00 
The user must press the Return key after typing the input. 
Nonitalic text 
Nonitalic letters, numbers, and punctuation indicate text that is displayed or returned 
exactly as shown. For example: 
Backup Up. 










