Nonprompt Mode; Activating Changes To Tables - Nortel DMS-100 Series Reference Manual

2-4 Introduction to data tables

Nonprompt mode

The system first processes commands in the nonprompt mode. After the
system recognizes a valid command, the system processes one field value at
a time. The process continues until the system reaches the end of the input
line ($) or error detection occurs.
To add a tuple at one time, string following field values together. This
action leaves an empty space between each field value. Indicate the end of
the string with a dollar sign ($). If the information for one tuple exceeds one
input line, use a plus sign (+) as the last character on the line. This action
allows the system to process current line contents and the next line as a
single input.

Activating changes to tables

After the TE checks that input data is complete and valid, the system creates
a data modification order (DMO). The DMO is applied to change the
appropriate table data.
297-8331-815 Standard 10.01 August 1999
WARNING
Possible loss of service if you use the NONPROMPT mode
In tables with fields with multiple entries, like
OPTCARD, EXECTAB, CSLINKTAB and PSLINKTAB,
do not use the NONPROMPT mode of datafill. When
you use the NONPROMPT mode, enter all datafill of a
field in one entry. The system deletes entries that you do
not enter in the NONPROMPT mode from the table. The
system does not prompt operating company personnel for
additional entries in a field unless the personnel are in the
PROMPT mode. The PROMPT mode steps through each
separate value. Use the PROMPT mode when you make
entry changes to multiple datafill fields.