System information

2. CLI Conventions
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Modes of Operation
You may enter CLI commands in their entirety on one line. For example:
PDYN#!configure interface dsl 1/1 line-code dmt
PDYN#!configure interface dsl 1/1 latency fast
Alternatively, you may logically position the command interface at any point in the
command tree structure by entering partial commands. The prompt shows where
you are in the command structure. For example:
PDYN#configure
PDYN(configure)#interface
PDYN(configure-interface)#dsl
PDYN(configure-interface-dsl)#1/1
PDYN(configure-interface-dsl-1/1)#line-code dmt
PDYN(configure-interface-dsl-1/1)#!latency fast
You can move back up the command tree using the back command.
Back Command
The back command positions the CLI up one level in the command tree. For
example, if DSL interface 1/1 is being configured, the following prompt is
displayed:
PDYN(configure-interface-dsl-1/1)#
Each back command positions the interface one level higher:
PDYN(configure-interface-dsl-1/1)#back
PDYN(configure-interface-dsl)#back
PDYN(configure-interface)#back
PDYN(configure)#_
Automatic Command Completion
Commands and keywords can be abbreviated to as few characters as are required
to make them uniquely identifiable. For example, con is a valid abbreviation for
configure and cop is a valid abbreviation for copy, but the abbreviation co is
ambiguous.
You can request automatic completion of a command or keyword you have
partially typed by pressing the Tab key. If the command or keyword you have typed
is ambiguous, the Tab key displays the options for completion.