SNAX Connection Manager (SNAX/CM) Manual

Notation Conventions
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General Syntax
Notation
The following list summarizes the conventions for syntax presentation in this manual.
Notation Meaning
UPPERCASE LETTERS Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words; enter these items exactly as shown. Items
not enclosed in brackets are required.
Example:
MAXATTACH
lowercase italic letters Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items that you supply. Items not enclosed in brackets are
required.
Example:
file-name
Brackets [ ] Brackets enclose optional syntax items. A group of items enclosed in brackets is a list from which you
can choose one item or none. The items in the list may be arranged either vertically, with aligned
brackets on each side of the list, or horizontally, enclosed in a pair of brackets and separated by
vertical lines.
Examples:
TERM [\ system-name .]$ terminal-name
INT[ERRUPTS]
LIGHTS [ ON ]
[ OFF ]
[ SMOOTH [ num ] ]
K [ X | D ] address-1
Braces { } A group of items enclosed in braces is a list from which you are required to choose one item. The
items in the list may be arranged either vertically, with aligned braces on each side of the list, or
horizontally, enclosed in a pair of braces and separated by vertical lines.
Examples:
LISTOPENS PROCESS { $ appl-mgr-name }
{ $ process-name }
ALLOWSU { ON | OFF }
Vertical line | A vertical line separates alternative items in a horizontal list that is enclosed in brackets or braces.
Example:
INSPECT { OFF | ON | SAVEABEND }