ConventionsThe manual uses the following conventions:Command conventionsConvention DescriptionBoldface The keywords of a command line are in Boldface.italic Command arguments are in italic.[ ] Items (keywords or arguments) in square brackets [ ] are optional.{ x | y | ... } Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.One is selected.[ x | y | ... ] Optional alternative items are grouped in square brackets andseparated by vertical bars. One or none is selected.{ x | y | ... } * Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.A minimum of one or a maximum of all can be selected.[ x | y | ... ] * Optional alternative items are grouped in square brackets andseparated by vertical bars. Many or none can be selected.&<1-n> The argument(s) before the ampersand (&) sign can be entered 1 to ntimes.# A line starting with the # sign is comments.GUI conventionsConvention Description< > Button names are inside angle brackets. For example, click .[ ] Window names, menu items, data table and field names are insidesquare brackets. For example, pop up the [New User] window./ Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. For example,[File/Create/Folder].SymbolsConvention DescriptionMeans reader be extremely careful. Improper operation may causebodily injury.Means reader be careful. Improper operation may cause data loss ordamage to equipment.Means a complementary description.
