MPE/iX System Utilities Reference Manual (32650-90882)

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24 SPIFF
Use the Native Mode Spool File Interface Facility to list, manipulate, and transfer spooled
device files (spoolfiles) that are created and maintained by MPE/iX. SPIFF replaces the CM
SPOOK program.
SPIFF supports many of the commands of the SPOOK program, and has also been
enhanced with the following features:
Access to the MPE/iX Command Interpreter.
Case insensitive FIND, which you may set as the default.
Native mode output display.
•NoLOCKED state for spool files. You can text in a file or output it to tape without
changing its state.
New STORE and BROWSE commands.
Allows use of file equations on $STDINX (the standard input file) and $STDLIST (the
standard output file).