Natural system commands perform functions you need to create, maintain or execute Natural objects. In addition, Natural system commands are used to monitor and administer your Natural environment.

Notation vrs or vr

When used in this documentation, the notation vrs or vr represents the relevant product version (see also Version in the Glossary).

This document covers the following topics:

• Command Input

• Command Line

• NEXT Prompt

• MORE Prompt

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Command Input

You can issue a system command by entering it in one of the following ways:

• In the command line;

• At the Natural NEXT or MORE prompt.

The following rules apply:

• Command input is not case-sensitive.

• Commands are context-sensitive.

• Some Natural commands affect objects other than the currently active object.

For an explanation of the symbols that are used within the syntax descriptions, see System Command Syntax.

Command Line

You can enter commands in the command line at the command prompt (===>).

Some system commands may also be available via PF keys or via the main menu.

NEXT Prompt

The NEXT prompt appears in a Natural application or program when no more output is pending.

MORE Prompt

The MORE prompt is displayed at the bottom of an output screen to signal that more output is pending. When a system command is entered in response to a MORE prompt, program execution is interrupted and the system command is executed.