This chapter describes the syntax of definition files coded hereafter in the below format. Note that not all the files are coded in this format. In addition to the following items, information specific to individual files might also be provided.
The following table lists and describes the symbols used in syntax explanations in this chapter.
Symbol | Convention |
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| | In syntax explanations, a vertical bar separates multiple items, and has the meaning of OR. For example: A|B|C means A, or B, or C. |
{ } | In syntax explanations, curly brackets indicate that only one of the enclosed items is to be selected. If the items are arranged horizontally and separated by a vertical bar (|), select one of the items. For example: {A|B|C} means only one of A, or B, or C. |
[ ] | In syntax explanations, square brackets indicate that the enclosed item or items are optional. For example: [A] means that you can specify A or nothing. |
Italics | In syntax explanations, italic characters indicate an element that must be specified. For example: property means that you must specify a property. |
... | In coding, an ellipsis (...) indicates that one or more lines of coding have been omitted. For example: ABC ... means that the coding after ABC has been omitted. |
~ | In syntax explanations, a swung dash (~) indicates that the items preceding the swung dash comply with the rules mentioned in < >, (( )), and << >> following the swung dash. |
< > | In syntax explanations, angle brackets indicate the syntax elements that must be complied with when items are coded. For details on syntax elements, see the following table. |
(( )) | In syntax explanations, double-parentheses indicate the range of values that you can specify for an item. |
<< >> | In syntax explanations, double-angle brackets indicate the default value that the system assumes when an item is omitted. |
The following table lists the types and definitions of the syntax elements used in this chapter.
Type | Definition |
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Alphabetic characters | A to Z, a to z |
Lowercase alphabetic characters | a to z |
Uppercase alphabetic characters | A to Z |
Numeric characters | 0 to 9 |
Alphanumeric characters | A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9 |
Symbols | _, ., - |
Character string | An array of strings |