Each input field is identified by a name, which appears to the left of the field. The name of input and output fields in this part of the manual is in bold.
The user can make the following entries in the fields:
Input of | Example | Input in field |
|---|---|---|
Text | Mask: MENU | Work message file: testfile |
Letters | Mask: MENU | Open mode: U |
Numbers | Mask: MENU | Select operation: 5 |
“X” character | Mask: MOVE | Information: X messages |
The inputs into the fields have to be neither left- nor right-aligned; however, any gaps should be filled with blanks or null characters.
Symbolic names <name> or actual specifications to the right of the input field tell the user what entries can be made in the field.
Example
(COPY mask)
Field: First msg-id: .......(<msg-id> / <partial msg-id>* / *=all)
The “X” character is used to mark and select one or more items in a list.
The user can cancel a selection by overwriting the marked fields with a blank or null character.
Example
(COPY mask)
Field: | Information: | X messages |
X documentation | ||
component identification |