Command Items - Xerox 1186 User Manual

SYSTEM TOOLS
Domain/Organization:
Your clearinghouse domain and organization. If
you do not use an NS file server, these parameters
are irrelevant and should be left blank.
Command Items
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Sysin!
Installs the file named in the File: parameter from
the selected Device: into the logical volume named
in Volume Menu:. If the operation is successful, the
VMem file will be automatically expanded (to your
volume size) for you. If you want a different VMem
size, you may use the Set Max VMem! command to
alter it. This command can be aborted with the
STOP key.
Erase!
Erases the contents of the logical volume specified
by the Volume Menu: parameter.
Set Max VMem!
Alters Interlisp's virtual memory file size on the
logical volume named by the parameter Volume
Menu:. Your VMem file is automatically created for
you during the Sysin! operation. The local file
system attempts to allocate contiguous space when
the file is first created. There are continuing
performance penalties for accessing a fragmented
file, which may result from growing the file one or
more times.
Make Script!
This command allows you to set up your own
customized disk partitioning. Make Script! brings
up a new window which allows you to enter the
volume names and sizes. Up to nine volumes may
be specified (one volume is reserved fort System
Tools). 'To enter your partition, first select the disk
type that corresponds to your disk type. Your disk
type should be one of 10,20,40, or 80 megabytes.
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