Format of Syntax Diagrams

The description of each command and routine includes the format of the command in a syntax diagram. The diagram shows the operands for the commands. Use blanks to separate the operands, unless otherwise stated or diagrammed.

To construct a command from the diagram, follow the diagram from left to right, choosing the path that suits your needs. Following is a sample syntax diagram that explains how to construct a command. This sample command is for illustration only.

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagram 1 ASample2ALL3SOMENONEE4Qjob_number5 6
Notes:
  • 1 Start here. ►►─ indicates the start of the diagram.
  • 2 You can type ASAMPLE or abbreviate it to AS. The uppercase characters are the abbreviation. Operands on the main line are required.
  • 3 Choose one of the options. The default is always above the main line. In this case, ALL is the default. If the option includes punctuation marks, include them too: =()., .
  • 4 Choose E, Q, or neither. Operands below the main line are optional.
  • 5 Repeat job_number any number of times. Variables are shown in italics. Replace them with a real name or value. Note that if you specify more than one job_number you must put them in brackets.
  • 6 End here. ─►◄ indicates the end of the command.
If a command continues to the next line, you see ─► and ►─. ├and┤ indicates a fragment for a specific condition or option.
Examples: 
===> asample none q DAF00821 DAF00832 ELD00824
===> as some DLR01445