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Command Tips

Type Case

Command interactions are case-insensitive, so you may type command line information in uppercase or lowercase.

Command Line Order

Commands must come first in the command line. Generally, other fields of information may be in any order.

Series of Items

Use commas or spaces to separate a series of items typed in a command line, or at a system prompt.

Shortcut to Defaults

At system prompts within a command you may accept the default, which is in parentheses, by typing a period or space.

=> SDI ENTER QUERY L# FOR SDI REQUEST OR (END):L2 ENTER UPDATE FIELD CODE (UP) OR ?:.

Canceling a Command

Type END at any system prompt to stop the command and return to an arrow prompt.

Command Abbreviations

All STN commands can be issued by typing the first 3 letters of the command. Example: => DUPLICATE REMOVE may be shortened to => DUP REM The SEARCH, EXPAND, and DISPLAY commands can be issued using just the first letter of the command.

Online Assistance

Online assistance with commands is available. STN gives different levels of assistance depending on how much of the command word is typed in the command line. If you enter the command, spelled out in its entirety, STN prompts you for all information required to complete the command. If you enter the first 3 letters, STN prompts you for some command parameters and assumes defaults for others.