Processing syntax files

SDF-A can be used to create new syntax files or modify existing files. SDF-A works with the syntax files exclusively on the logical level, i.e. the physical structure of the syntax files remains hidden.

As of SDF-A V3.0, every user has access to the full range of SDF-A functions. While enabling the user to process group and system syntax files (taking due account of file attributes and privileges), this does not allow him/her to activate group and system syntax files (see "Naming conventions"). Only system administration can control which system syntax files are to be activated for the system and which group syntax file is to be activated for a user ID.