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.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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