3Com NETBuilder SI Using Manual - page 155
Full and Abbreviated Syntax Examples
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Full and
Abbreviated Syntax
Examples
The following examples show full form first followed by the abbreviated
command syntax.
The full form syntax:
ADD !
can be abbreviated to:
ADD !
vertical bar
|
Separates mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be entered. For example, in the
syntax:
SET ScreenLength = [None |
you can specify either the keyword None or enter a number between 6 and 100 when
entering the command.
ellipsis
...
Following a parameter name or value, indicates that one or more additional arguments may
be specified on the same command line. For example, in the syntax:
ADD !
you can specify multiple authorities (GENSER, SIOP, SCI, NSA, DOE, NONE) when entering
the command.
hyphen
-
A letter preceded by a hyphen represents a command option. Also, when you enter a service
name as part of the command, you must precede the service name with a hyphen. For
example, in the command:
SETDefault -BRidge CONTrol = Bridge
the hyphen must be included with the service name BRidge when entering the command.
braces
{ }
Enclose a list of values, one of which must be entered. For example, in the syntax:
SETDefault
! #> -Gateway SubAddrMap = {( | | None} you must enter either an IP address, presentation service access point (PSAP) address, or the keyword None when entering the command. exclamation mark ! A number preceded by an exclamation mark represents a port, virtual port, or path number. For example, in the syntax: SHow [! the exclamation mark must be included before the port number when entering the command. Table 18 Command Syntax Symbols (continued) Symbol Description