This document provides an overview of the Natural system commands grouped according to their functions.
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
FIN |
Terminates a Natural session. |
LOGOFF |
Causes the library ID to be set to SYSTEM and the
Adabas password to be set to blanks. The contents of the source program work
area are not affected by this command.
|
LOGON |
Establishes a library ID for the user. In the specified library,
all source or object programs saved during the session will be stored (unless
you explicitly specify another library ID in a SAVE,
CATALOG or STOW
command).
|
RETURN |
Returns to a return point set by a
SETUP command.
|
SETUP |
Establishes a return point to which control can be returned
using a RETURN command. This allows you to easily
transfer from one application to another during a Natural session.
|
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
COMPOPT
|
Sets various compilation options that affect the way in which Natural programming objects are compiled. |
GLOBALS |
Changes the settings of various Natural session parameters. |
KEY |
Assigns functions to keys to be used in your Natural session. |
PROFILE |
Only available if Natural Security has been installed.
Displays the security profile currently in effect. This profile informs you of the conditions of use in effect for you in your current Natural environment. |
SYSPROD |
Displays a list of the products installed at your site, and some information on these products. |
SYSPROF |
Displays the current definitions of the Natural system files. |
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
CATALL |
Catalogs all objects or selected objects in the current library. |
CATALOG |
Compiles the Natural programming object currently in the source work area of an editor, and if the syntax has been found to be correct, stores the resulting object module in the Natural system file. |
CHECK
|
Checks that the source code of a programming object does not
contain any syntax errors. The checking process varies according to the type of
object being checked.
Syntax checking is also performed as part of the system commands
|
CLEAR |
Clears the contents of the work area of the editor. |
EDIT |
Edits the source form of a programming object. |
LIST |
Lists one or more objects which are contained in the current library. |
READ |
Transfers an object in source form from the Natural system file to the source work area. |
RENUMBER |
Renumbers the source code which is currently held in the source work area. |
SAVE |
Stores the source form of the programming object currently in the work area of the editor in the Natural system file. |
SCAN
|
Searches for a string of characters within an object, with an option to replace the string with another string. |
STOW |
Compiles and stores a Natural programming object (in both source and object form) in the Natural system file. |
STRUCT |
Performs structural indentation of a source program, and helps detecting structural inconsistencies. |
SYSWIZDW |
Invokes the Natural Dialog Wizard, a tool for creating dialogs for specific purposes. The defined dialogs can have several layouts that adapt to desired requirements. |
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
EXECUTE |
Executes a program that has been compiled and stored in object
form. You can EXECUTE a program only if it has been
stored in compiled form.
|
RUN |
Compiles and executes the source program currently in the work area of the editor. |
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
SYSDDM |
Creates and maintains Natural data definition modules (DDMs). |
SYSERR |
Creates and maintains the messages you wish your Natural applications to display to the users. |
SYSNCP |
Creates and maintains the command processors to be used in your Natural applications. |
SYSRPC
|
Creates and maintains remote procedure calls, that is, provides the settings necessary to execute a subprogram located on a remote server. |
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
SYSMAIN |
Transfers objects within the Natural system from one library to another. |
SYSOBJH |
Processes Natural and non-Natural objects for distribution in Natural environments. |
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
DEBUG |
This command is used to invoke the Natural debugger. |
RPCERR |
Displays the last Natural error number and message if related to Remote Procedure Call (RPC), and the last Broker reason code and associated message. |
TECH |
Displays technical and other information on your Natural session. |
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
HELP
|
Invokes the Natural help system. |
INPL |
Invokes the INPL utility. It is only used for the loading of Software AG installation datasets into the system files. |
LAST |
Displays the system commands that were last executed, and allows you to execute them again. |
LASTMSG |
Displays additional information on the error situation which occurred last. |
LIST
XREF |
Only available if Predict has been installed.
Displays all active cross-reference data for the current library. |
MAIL |
Only available if Natural Security has been installed.
Invokes a mailbox to modify its contents and/or expiration date. A mailbox is used as a notice board to broadcast messages to Natural users. |
SYSEXT |
Invokes the library SYSEXT, which contains various
Natural user application interfaces.
|
SYSEXV |
Invokes the SYSEXV application with examples of the
new features of the current Natural versions.
|
SYSFILE |
Invokes the function Natural Print/Work Files of the
SYSFILE utility. This utility provides information on the work
files and print files available.
|
SYSWIZDB |
Invokes the Natural Data Browser, a development tool wizard within Natural Studio. It enables you to display and print or store file structures. |
UPDATE |
Prevents database updating being carried out by a program. |
XREF |
Only available if Predict has been installed.
Controls the usage of the Predict function "active cross-references". This function automatically creates documentation in Predict about the objects which a program/data area references. |
