HP System Dictionary/XL SDMAIN Reference Manual (32256-90001)

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Preface
Manual Organization
This manual describes the SDMAIN program for the HP System Dictionary/XL software system that
operates on the 900 Series HP 3000 computer family. It is a reference document for all persons involved in
creating and maintaining a dictionary database on the 900 Series HP 3000. As such, it assumes a working
knowledge of the 900 Series HP 3000 computer system. If the subject of data dictionaries is new to you, it
might be helpful to read the Hewlett Packard primer entitled Managing Your Information Network: A Data
Dictionary Primer that explains fundamental concepts of data dictionaries.
In addition to the SDMAIN program, HP System Dictionary/XL provides intrinsics for users who wish to
access HP System Dictionary/XL programmatically. A set of four HP System Dictionary/XL utilities is also
available for performing dictionary tasks such as creating IMAGE databases from definitions residing in
HP System Dictionary/XL. A COBOL Definition Extractor utility is available to generate COBOL II source
code from definitions residing in HP System Dictionary/XL. The manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Introducing the System Dictionary/XL SDMAIN Program Presents an overview of the HP
System Dictionary/XL SDMAIN program.
Chapter 2 Running the SDMAIN Program Describes how to execute the HP System Dictionary/XL SD-
MAIN program.
Chapter 3 The System Dictionary Command Language Provides a conceptual overview of the kinds of
functions and tasks that the Command Language performs. This section also provides a list-
ing of the specific commands that belong in each category of commands.
Chapter 4 System Dictionary Commands Presents the syntax and parameter descriptions of the Com-
mand Language. This chapter also provides a short example of each command.
Appendix A SDMAIN Error Messages Provides a listing of the HP System Dictionary/XL error messages
thatarereturnedon aSystem DictionarySDMAIN error,one ormore probablecauses ofeach
error, and an action for each listed cause.
Appendix B SDMAIN Command Abbreviations Provides a table listing the HP System Dictionary/XL SD-
MAIN commands and their abbreviation.
Glossary Provides a glossary of the major terms associated with HP System Dictionary.
Audience
The intended users of this manual are those individuals that wish to access the SDMAIN Command
Language to create, maintain, and report entries in the dictionary. Knowledge of data dictionary concepts
is assumed. Knowledge of the HP 3000 MPE XL operating system is also helpful.
Resources
In addition to this manual, you may need to consult the following manuals:
Managing Your Information Network: A Data Dictionary Primer
HP System Dictionary/XL Utilities Reference Manual
HP System Dictionary/XL General Reference Manual, Volume 1
HP System Dictionary/XL General Reference Manual, Volume 2