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Description

When you invoke command mode you see the PSPA> prompt. At this prompt you can enter the commands listed in the following table. You can end a command mode session with the EXIT command.

Command

Function

SELECT

Causes data to be selected for subsequent viewing by GRAPH and REPORT commands.

LOAD

Loads a binary graph data file.

GRAPH/PIE_CHART

Causes a graph or pie chart to be produced from the selected data.

REPORT

Causes the preparation of one of the reports.

SAVE

Saves a binary graph data file.

PSPAWN

Creates a subprocess of the current process.

EXIT

Causes the program to exit.

HELP

Assists the user by providing a detailed discussion of any parameter or qualifier.

@

Executes the commands in the file-spec.