(<KEEP>(RT--11 System Macro Library Manual)) <ORDER_NUMBER>(AA--PD6LA--TC) <ABSTRACT>(August 1991) This manual contains current reference data about system macros used to call routines in the RT--11 Monitor that performs program requests. <ENDABSTRACT> <REVISION_INFO>(This information was previously published, along with reference data about the system subroutine library, as part of the <EMPHASIS>(RT--11 Programmer's Reference Manual,\ITALIC) <KEEP>(AA--H378E--TC.)) <REVISION_INFO>(Operating System:\RT--11 Version 5.6) <ENDTITLE_PAGE>() <COPYRIGHT_PAGE> <COPYRIGHT_PAGE_FORMATTING>(CONTROLLED) <PRINT_DATE>(First Printing, August 1991) The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227--7013. <COPYRIGHT_DATE>(1991\Digital Equipment Corporation) <line> All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. The Reader's Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: CTS--300, DDCMP, DECnet, DECUS, DECwriter, DIBOL, MASSBUS, MicroPDP--11, Micro/RSX, PDP, Professional, Q-bus, RSTS, RSX, RT--11, RTEM--11, UNIBUS, VMS, VT, and the DIGITAL logo. <vertical_space>(fill) <document_acknowledgment>(brief) <ENDCOPYRIGHT_PAGE>(S1435) <CONTENTS_FILE> <PREFACE>(9) <HEAD1>(Description of the Manual) This manual provides reference data about system macros used to call routines in the RT--11 Monitor that perform program requests. These system macros are defined in system macro library SYSMAC.SML stored on the system volume. Reference data about the system subroutine library is now contained in a separate manual, <emphasis>(RT--11 System Subroutine Library Manual. \ITALIC) See <EMPHASIS>(Associated Documents\ITALIC). <HEAD1>(Document Structure) <DEFINITION_LIST> <DEFLIST_ITEM>(Chapter 1 --- Introduction to RT--11 Programming) <DEFLIST_DEF> Describes the effective use of programmed requests and subroutines in RT--11 programs; provides examples that demonstrate their flexibility and value in working programs. <DEFLIST_ITEM>(Chapter 2 --- Programmed Request Description and Examples) <DEFLIST_DEF> Programmed requests arranged in alphabetical sequence; detailed description and example of its use in a program; reference to related programmed requests. <DEFLIST_ITEM>(Appendix A --- Summary of Added and Changed Functionality) <DEFLIST_DEF> Lists program requests implemented in previous major releases of RT--11. Summarizes changes made to the program requests from version to version. <ENDDEFINITION_LIST> <HEAD1>(Intended Audience) This information is intended for use of advanced RT--11 MACRO--11 assembly language programmers. <HEAD1>(Associated Documents\BOOKS) The RT--11 Documentation Set consists of the following associated documents: Basic Books <list>(unnumbered) <LE> <REFERENCE>(INT_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(GUI_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(KED_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(KEDC_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SUG_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(MRM_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(MAS_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(MSG_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SRN_book) <ENDLIST> Installation Specific Books <list>(unnumbered) <LE> <REFERENCE>(AUT_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(INS_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SYG_BOOK) <ENDLIST> Programmer Oriented Books <list>(unnumbered) <le> <REFERENCE>(IND_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SUM_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SML_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SSL_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SIM_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(DEV_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(VFF_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(DBG_book) <ENDlist> <PAGE> <HEAD1>(Conventions\Conventions) The following conventions are used in this manual: <TABLE> <TABLE_SETUP>(2\12) <TABLE_HEADS>(Convention\Meaning) <TABLE_ROW>(UPPERCASE <LINE> characters\ In programmed request examples, uppercase characters representing the MACRO element of the command should be entered exactly as given.) <TABLE_ROW>(Lowercase <line> characters\ In programmed request syntax examples, lowercase characters represent arguments to the MACRO element of the command for which you provide a value. For example: <line> .MTDTCH area,unit) <comment> <TABLE_ROW>(Red print\ In command examples, red print indicates user input. For example: <interactive> <s>(_Job_Name [None] :) ( WEEKLY-RENAME) <endinteractive>) <endcomment> <TABLE_ROW>(Black print\ In examples, black print indicates output lines or prompting characters that the system displays.) <TABLE_ROW>([ ]\ Square brackets in a command string indicates optional parameters, qualifiers, or values. ) <TABLE_ROW>(<BOX>(RET)\<box>(RET) in examples represents the <BOX>(RETURN) key.) <TABLE_ROW>(<BOX>(CTRL/<VARIABLE>(x))\ <BOX>(CTRL/<VARIABLE>(x)) indicates a control key sequence. While pressing the key labeled Ctrl, press another key. For example: <BOX>(CTRL/C)) <ENDTABLE> <ENDPREFACE> <ENDFRONT

**************************************************************** STATUS: Pick up chgs from 8 AUG markup. **************************************************************** (s1435fm) (<KEEP>(RT--11 System Macro Library Manual)) <ORDER_NUMBER>(AA--PD6LA--TC) <ABSTRACT>(August 1991) This manual contains current reference data about system macros used to call routines in the RT--11 Monitor that performs program requests. <ENDABSTRACT> <REVISION_INFO>(This information was previously published, along with reference data about the system subroutine library, as part of the <EMPHASIS>(RT--11 Programmer's Reference Manual,\ITALIC) <KEEP>(AA--H378E--TC.)) <REVISION_INFO>(Operating System:\RT--11 Version 5.6) <ENDTITLE_PAGE>() <COPYRIGHT_PAGE> <COPYRIGHT_PAGE_FORMATTING>(CONTROLLED) <PRINT_DATE>(First Printing, August 1991) The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Any software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies. Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227--7013. <COPYRIGHT_DATE>(1991\Digital Equipment Corporation) <line> All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. The Reader's Comments form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: CTS--300, DDCMP, DECnet, DECUS, DECwriter, DIBOL, MASSBUS, MicroPDP--11, Micro/RSX, PDP, Professional, Q-bus, RSTS, RSX, RT--11, RTEM--11, UNIBUS, VMS, VT, and the DIGITAL logo. <vertical_space>(fill) <document_acknowledgment>(brief) <ENDCOPYRIGHT_PAGE>(S1435) <CONTENTS_FILE> <PREFACE>(9) <HEAD1>(Description of the Manual) This manual provides reference data about system macros used to call routines in the RT--11 Monitor that perform program requests. These system macros are defined in system macro library SYSMAC.SML stored on the system volume. Reference data about the system subroutine library is now contained in a separate manual, <emphasis>(RT--11 System Subroutine Library Manual. \ITALIC) See <EMPHASIS>(Associated Documents\ITALIC). <HEAD1>(Document Structure) <DEFINITION_LIST> <DEFLIST_ITEM>(Chapter 1 --- Introduction to RT--11 Programming) <DEFLIST_DEF> Describes the effective use of programmed requests and subroutines in RT--11 programs; provides examples that demonstrate their flexibility and value in working programs. <DEFLIST_ITEM>(Chapter 2 --- Programmed Request Description and Examples) <DEFLIST_DEF> Programmed requests arranged in alphabetical sequence; detailed description and example of its use in a program; reference to related programmed requests. <DEFLIST_ITEM>(Appendix A --- Summary of Added and Changed Functionality) <DEFLIST_DEF> Lists program requests implemented in previous major releases of RT--11. Summarizes changes made to the program requests from version to version. <ENDDEFINITION_LIST> <HEAD1>(Intended Audience) This information is intended for use of advanced RT--11 MACRO--11 assembly language programmers. <HEAD1>(Associated Documents\BOOKS) The RT--11 Documentation Set consists of the following associated documents: Basic Books <list>(unnumbered) <LE> <REFERENCE>(INT_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(GUI_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(KED_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(KEDC_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SUG_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(MRM_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(MAS_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(MSG_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SRN_book) <ENDLIST> Installation Specific Books <list>(unnumbered) <LE> <REFERENCE>(AUT_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(INS_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SYG_BOOK) <ENDLIST> Programmer Oriented Books <list>(unnumbered) <le> <REFERENCE>(IND_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SUM_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SML_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SSL_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(SIM_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(DEV_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(VFF_book) <LE> <REFERENCE>(DBG_book) <ENDlist> <PAGE> <HEAD1>(Conventions\Conventions) The following conventions are used in this manual: <TABLE> <TABLE_SETUP>(2\12) <TABLE_HEADS>(Convention\Meaning) <TABLE_ROW>(UPPERCASE <LINE> characters\ In programmed request examples, uppercase characters representing the MACRO element of the command should be entered exactly as given.) <TABLE_ROW>(Lowercase <line> characters\ In programmed request syntax examples, lowercase characters represent arguments to the MACRO element of the command for which you provide a value. For example: <line> .MTDTCH area,unit) <comment> <TABLE_ROW>(Red print\ In command examples, red print indicates user input. For example: <interactive> <s>(_Job_Name [None] :) ( WEEKLY-RENAME) <endinteractive>) <endcomment> <TABLE_ROW>(Black print\ In examples, black print indicates output lines or prompting characters that the system displays.) <TABLE_ROW>([ ]\ Square brackets in a command string indicates optional parameters, qualifiers, or values. ) <TABLE_ROW>(<BOX>(RET)\<box>(RET) in examples represents the <BOX>(RETURN) key.) <TABLE_ROW>(<BOX>(CTRL/<VARIABLE>(x))\ <BOX>(CTRL/<VARIABLE>(x)) indicates a control key sequence. While pressing the key labeled Ctrl, press another key. For example: <BOX>(CTRL/C)) <ENDTABLE> <ENDPREFACE> <ENDFRONT_MATTER>