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Format for SYNCH MIM File

When you code commands in the SYNCH MIM file, follow the format and syntax rules summarized here:

• Begin each CA MIM command with the "MI" command prefix. This product ignores all leading spaces.
• Follow the prefix with the command name (such as, DISPLAY) and any command parameters.
• You do not need to use a special prefix for CP commands.
• End each command before column 73. If a command does not fit in columns 1-72 of a line, continue the command on the next line by typing a comma at the end of the current line and then typing the rest of the command on the next line.
• Place an asterisk (*) in column 1 to indicate that a line is a comment and not a command.
• Place a slash and then an asterisk (/*) before a comment written on a command line to distinguish the comment from the command. The command must precede the /*. Otherwise, the command is treated as a comment.
• Separate parameters with a comma or space.

A sample SYNCH MIM file is provided on the CA MIM distribution tape. You can either edit this sample file for your environment or create a new file. If you do not use the default file name SYNCH MIM A, be sure to issue an appropriate FILEDEF command before starting CA MIM.