Parameter syntax

The following syntax rules apply to command line parameters:

• At least one space character must follow the executable name.
• A parameter is identified by a slash followed immediately by a single character.
• The parameter character is not case sensitive.
• The associated parameter value, if any, begins with the first non-space character following the parameter character and ends with the last non-space character preceding the next parameter or the end of the command line.
• If a slash character is to be included in the parameter value, two consecutive slash characters must be specified.
• Keyword parameter values are not case sensitive.
• Unrecognized parameters are ignored.
• If the same parameter appears more than once, the last occurrence is used.