HP System Dictionary/XL COBOL Definition Extractor (32257-90001)

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2 SDCDE Commands

Introduction

This section includes descriptions of all SDCDE commands, their syntax, parameters, and examples using

the commands. These commands are listed alphabetically.

A HELP command is provided for a quick reference to SDCDE commands. Using this command, you can

either get a list of all available commands, or a detailed description of a particular command.

The abbreviation of each command and subcommand is listed in Appendix B.

MPE Commands

You can issue MPE commands without leaving SDCDE. Whenever the command prompt (>) is present, you

can issue an MPE command by entering a colon (:) followed by the desired command. SDCDE passes the

command on to the operating system to be processed. After the command is processed, control returns to

the user with the command prompt (>).

You can extend an MPE command over multiple lines by attaching the ampersand (&) continuation

character to the end of the line. However, unlike other SDCDE multi-line commands, you should not attach

the ending period.

The MPE commands that you can issue from SDCDE are the ones that are supported by the MPE

COMMAND intrinsic. Refer to the MPE/XL Intrinsics Reference Manual for a list of these commands.

COBEDIT Command

The COBEDIT command uses the COBEDIT utility to edit and examine COBOL copy libraries. The

currently opened copy library is closed prior to entering the COBEDIT utility. Upon termination of

COBEDIT, the copy library is reopened.

Syntax

COBEDIT [.]

Example

The following is an example using the COBEDIT command.

>COBEDIT

Closing current copy library

HP32233A.00.15 COPYLIB EDITOR - COBEDIT THU, JUN 5, 1986, 3:43 PM

TYPE "HELP" FOR A LIST OF COMMANDS.