Chapter 8: Using the Command Line Interface315Querying Available Parameters for a CommandIf you are not sure what commands or parameters are available for aparticular type of CLI command or its syntax, you can have the CLI showthem by adding a space and the help command (?) to the end of thatcommand. A list of available parameters and their descriptions will bedisplayed.The following shows a few query examples.To query available parameters for the "show" command:# show ?To query available parameters for the "show user" command:# show user ?To query available network configuration parameters:config:# network ?To query available role configuration parameters:config:# role ?To query available parameters for the "role create" command:config:# role create ?Showing InformationYou can use the show commands to view current settings or the statusof the EMX device or part of it, such as the IP address, networking mode,firmware version, states or readings of internal or external sensors, userprofiles, and so on.Some "show" commands have two formats: one with the parameter"details" and the other without. The difference is that the commandwithout the parameter "details" displays a shortened version ofinformation while the other displays in-depth information.After typing a "show" command, press Enter to execute it.Note: Depending on your login name, the # prompt may be replaced bythe > prompt. See Different CLI Modes and Prompts (on page 313).
