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Summary of Commands explain
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Description
The {msgID} is one of the two forms of identification that comes with each
online error message. The primary form is {CLASS}nnn, where {CLASS} is
the class of messages, such as CGEN, TSM, and nnn is the index of the
message within the class of messages. The second form, which is available
with most messages, is the mnemonic form (for example, CGEN_NOMSGQ
or CGEN_MSGRCV.
If the explanation of the message fits in 24 lines and only a single explanation
is requested, it is printed without interruption. If the explanation is longer than
24 lines or more than one explanation is requested, the output is
paged via
the use of a paging program. Use the -d option to disable paging. The default
paging program is /bin/pg.
If the -l option is used, explain looks up all messages whose {msgID}
matches the pattern. For example, explain -l A V lists the names of
explanations available that begin with either “A” or “V,” while explain -l VROP
lists all explanation names available that begin with VROP. In other words,
the
{pattern} is anchored at the beginning of the {msgID} and assumes a
match of anything after the pattern selected.
Variables for
Advanced Users The explain command is also affected by certain environment variables.
These environment variables are intended for advanced users only.