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getting_help [2018/10/03 20:48] – initial commit lrickergetting_help [2018/10/23 19:32] – <code>...</code> tweaks lricker
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 +===== VMS and DCL HELP =====
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 "HELP is your friend."  We say that often to new students here at PARSEC VMS classes. "HELP is your friend."  We say that often to new students here at PARSEC VMS classes.
  
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 **For general DCL use**, the ''HELP'' command is essential -- For example, try (in your logged-in VMS session): **For general DCL use**, the ''HELP'' command is essential -- For example, try (in your logged-in VMS session):
  
-  $ HELP                ! access to the whole DCL HELP facility, including an overview of topics +<code> 
-   +$ HELP                ! access to the whole DCL HELP facility, including an overview of topics 
-  $ HELP HELP           ! getting started with HELP + 
-   +$ HELP HELP           ! getting started with HELP 
-  $ HELP INSTRUCTIONS   ! how to use HELP (details) + 
-   +$ HELP INSTRUCTIONS   ! how to use HELP (details) 
-  $ HELP HINTS          ! useful tips on getting the most out of HELP topics+ 
 +$ HELP HINTS          ! useful tips on getting the most out of HELP topics 
 +</code>
  
 Of course, to get help on a specific DCL command, for instance on the ''COPY'' command, use: Of course, to get help on a specific DCL command, for instance on the ''COPY'' command, use:
getting_help.txt · Last modified: 2018/11/21 21:46 by lricker

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