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Command Definition F-K
HELP
PARMS PARMS is short for parameter. Lists all parameters of the
specified command.
OPERATION Describes the use of the specified command.
EXAMPLE Displays an example showing usage of the specified
command.
ALL Displays all parameters, operation information, and an
example of the command.
variable name Any CI predefined variable, eg: HPLASTJOB
command-
filename Any existing command file. Refer to commandname, "Operation Notes," and
"Examples."
errrormessage Any MPE/iX error message. The keywords are:
CIERRnn
program- filename Any existing program file. Refer to commandname,
"Operation Notes," and "Examples."
SUMMARY A brief summary of changes found in MPE/iX, including a
quick overview of the operation of the help facility.
CLASS A list of MPE/iX commands by functional class.
HELPSTUDY A beginner's guide designed to familiarize novice users
with the fundamentals of MPE/iX commands and
command syntax.
EXPRESSIONS A description of CI expresssions
FUNCTIONS A list of all CI evaluator functions
VARIABLES A list of all CI predefined variables
OPERATORS A list of expression operators, like +, -, etc.
HELP The help facility entry on the HELP command.
ALL Displays the entire table of contents and the contents of
each keyword for the HELP command.
EXIT Exits the help subsystem. Help for the CI EXIT command
is not available in interactive mode. To get help for the CI
EXIT command, specify the direct mode in the form HELP
EXIT ALL.
Operation Notes
You use the HELP command to display information about MPE/iX in one of two ways: by
omitting command parameters to enter the Help subsystem or by getting information
about a single command from the colon prompt.
Using HELP as a subsystem
