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Command Reference About Strings
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◆ Default settings, where applicable
◆ Examples of the command
◆ Cross-references to related commands
12.2 About Strings
When a command calls for a string, the following two things must be taken into consideration.
First, any user-entered strings should be enclosed in quotes to retain the case entered. If a string is not
enclosed in quotes, it will be changed to all uppercase characters, and any spaces will cause the SCS to
interpret the different parts of the string as different command parameters.
In addition, string lengths are generally limited to thirty-one alphanumeric characters for pathnames and file
server names, fifteen alphanumeric characters for filenames, and six alphabetic characters for the privileged
and login passwords. When a string limit differs from the norm, its limitations are noted.
12.3 Conventions Used in This Chapter
The following conventions are used to explain the syntax of the commands:
◆ Optional parameters are enclosed in brackets []; one or more of these parameters may be used, or the
command can be used without adding any of these parameters.
◆ Required parameters are enclosed in curly braces {}; one and only one of these parameters must be
used.
◆ User-supplied parameters, such as a particular port number or host name, are shown in italics.