Subcommands

Many commands include additional specifications called subcommands.

• Subcommands begin with a keyword that is the name of the subcommand. Most subcommands include additional specifications.
• Some subcommands are followed by an equals sign before additional specifications. The equals sign is usually optional but is required where ambiguity is possible in the specification. To avoid ambiguity, it is best to use the equals signs as shown in the syntax diagrams in this manual.
• Most subcommands can be named in any order. However, some commands require a specific subcommand order. The description of each command includes a section on subcommand order.
• Subcommands are separated from each other by a slash. To avoid ambiguity, it is best to use the slashes as shown in the syntax diagrams in this manual.