FORMAT Formats and/or verifies a volume
SYNTAX
FORMAT[/options] filespec
SEMANTICS
Filespec is the name and unit number of the device to be
formatted or checked. No file name or type is allowed.
OPTIONS
NOQUERY
Does not require confirmation before beginning the formatting
or verifying operation.
PATTERN[:value]
Selects the patterns to use during pattern checking
QUERY (default)
Requires confirmation before beginning the initialization
SINGLEDENSITY
Requests that an RX02 diskette be formatted as a single density
volume
VERIFY[:ONLY]
Does pattern checking on the volume after formatting it;
does not format if ONLY is included
WAIT
Waits for you to change volumes before proceeding with the
formatting or verifying operation.
EXAMPLES
FORMAT RK0:/VERIFY/PATTERN:7
FORMAT DY0:/SINGLEDENSITY/WAIT
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