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This manual discusses the DEC Text Processing Utility (DECTPU).
Intended Audience
This manual is for experienced programmers who know at least one computer
language, as well as for new users of DECTPU. Some features of DECTPU, for
example, the callable interface and the built-in procedure FILE_PARSE, are
for system programmers who understand Compaq OpenVMS operating system
concepts. Relevant documents about the OpenVMS operating system are listed
under Related Documents.
Document Structure
This manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1 contains an overview of DECTPU.
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Chapter 2 describes how to invoke DECTPU.
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Chapter 3 provides detailed information on DECTPU data types.
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Chapter 4 discusses the lexical elements of DECTPU. These include the
character set, identifiers, variables, constants, and reserved words, such as
DECTPU language statements.
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Chapter 5 describes DECTPU program development.
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Appendix A contains sample procedures written in DECTPU.
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Appendix B describes terminals supported by DECTPU.
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Appendix C lists commands for debugging DECTPU.
Related Documents
For additional information about OpenVMS products and services, access the
following World Wide Web address:
http://www.openvms.compaq.com/
Reader's Comments
Compaq welcomes your comments on this manual. Please send comments to
either of the following addresses:
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openvmsdoc@compaq.com
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