.INI File Directives
For information on specific directives see the separate topic for each
type of directive:
Initialization Directives
Configuration Directives
Color Directives
Key Mapping Directives
Advanced Directives
These topics list the directives, with a one-line description of each,
and a cross-reference which selects a full screen help topic on that
directive. A few of the directives are simple enough that the one-line
description is sufficient, but in most cases you should check for any
additional information in the cross-reference topic if you are not
already familiar with the directive.
You can also obtain help on most directives with a HELP directive command
at the prompt.
There are 8 types of directives in the .INI file. The different types of
directives are shown in the descriptions as follows:
* Name = nnnn (1234): This directive takes a numeric value
which replaces the "nnnn." The default value is shown in
parentheses.
* Name = c (X): This directive accepts a single character as
its value. The default character is shown in parentheses.
You must type in the actual character; you cannot use a key
name.
* Name = CHOICE1 | Choice2 | ... : This directive takes a
choice value. The possible choices are listed, separated by
vertical bars. The default value is shown in all upper case
letters in the directive description, but in your file any of
the choices can be entered in upper case or lower case. For
example, if the choices were shown as "YES | No" then "YES" is
the default.
* Name = Color: This directive takes a color specification.
See Colors and Color Names.
* Name = Key (Default): This directive takes a key
specification. See Key Names.
* Name = Path: This directive takes a path specification, but
not a filename. The value should include both a drive and
path (e.g., C:\CMD.EXE) to avoid any possible ambiguities. A
trailing backslash [\] at the end of the path name is
acceptable but not required. Any default path is described in
the text.
* Name = File: This directive takes a filename. We recommend
that you use a full filename including the drive letter and
path to avoid any possible ambiguities. Any default filename
is described in the text.
* Name = String: This directive takes a string in the format
shown. The text describes the default value and any
additional requirements for formatting the string correctly.
No comments are allowed.
CMD.EXE contains a fixed-length area for storing strings entered in the
.INI file, including file names, paths, and other strings. This area is
large and is unlikely to overflow; if it does, you will receive an error
message. If this occurs, reduce the complexity of your .INI file or
contact our technical support department for assistance.
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