RT–11 Commands Manual Order Number AA–PDU0A–TC August 1991 This manual tells you how to use RT–11 DCL commands. If you are unfamiliar with RT–11, you should read the Introduction to RT–11 before using this manual. Revison/Update Information: This manual supersedes the RT–11 System User’s Guide, AA–5279E–TC. Operating System: RT–11 Version 5.6 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts First Printing, August 1991 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227–7013. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1991 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. The Reader’s Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: CTS–300, DDCMP, DECNA, DECnet, DECUS, DECwriter, DEQNA, DEUNA, DIBOL, Ethernet, MASSBUS, MicroPDP–11, Micro/RSX, PDP, Professional, Q-bus, RSTS, RSX, RT–11, RTEM–11, UNIBUS, VMS, VT, and the DIGITAL logo. S1479 This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT, Version 1.2. Contents Preface ix New and Changed Features xiii Part I Using RT–11 Commands Chapter 1 How to Use DCL Commands How to Type a Command with Its Parameter(s) . 1–2 Issuing Commands . 1–4 Aborting or Canceling a Command . 1–5 Running Jobs in a Completely Virtual Environment . 1–5 Abbreviating Command Lines . 1–6 Editing Command Lines . 1–9 Creating Command, Control, and BATCH Files . 1–11 A Sample Command File . 1–13 A Sample Control File . 1–15 Executing Command and Control Files . 1–16 How DCL Commands Interact with CSI Commands . 1–17 Defining Your Own Commands . 1–18 Chapter 2 Using Special-Function Keys Useful Top-Row, Middle-Keypad, and DELETE Keys . 2–1 Useful Control-Key Sequences . 2–2 Chapter 3 Using Files, Volumes, and Devices Using Storage Devices . 3–1 Using Logical Disks . 3–4 Using a Virtual Disk . 3–4 Understanding Device Structures . 3–5 Specifying Files . 3–7 How Data Is Stored in Files . 3–10 iii Part II RT–11 Command Descriptions ABORT . 1 ASSIGN . 2 B (Base) . 6 BACKUP . 7 BOOT . 27 CLOSE . 30 COMPILE . 31 COPY . 41 CREATE . 58 D (Deposit) . 60 DATE . 62 DEASSIGN . 63 DELETE . 65 DIBOL . 71 DIFFERENCES . 76 DIRECTORY . 85 DISMOUNT . 97 DUMP . 98 E (Examine) . 104 EDIT . 106 EXECUTE . 111 FORMAT . 123 FORTRAN . 130 FRUN . 138 GET . 142 HELP . 143 INITIALIZE . 146 INSTALL . 153 LIBRARY . 155 LINK . 163 LOAD . 176 MACRO . 179 MOUNT . 185 PRINT . 188 PROTECT . 194 R . 199 REENTER . 200 REMOVE . 201 RENAME . 203 RESET . 209 RESUME . 210 RUN . 211 SAVE . ..