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DEVID and ID Parameters

When used in conjunction with the GLOBAL parameter on DISPLAY commands, these parameters filter the returned output. Output is returned only for hardware devices whose formatted DEVID matches the specified value. The specified value may be a full DEVID, or generic DEVID template containing the following wildcard characters anywhere in the template:

• * to match one or more characters in a DEVID.
• ? to match a single character in a DEVID.

Specification of this parameter causes DISPLAY commands to return data in the GLOBAL format.

Minimal Abbreviation: DEV

Example: DISPLAY DEVID

To display control units manufactured by IBM only, issue command:

DISPLAY CU DEVID=*IBM*