OpenVMS DCL Dictionary 1

This document, "OpenVMS DCL Dictionary: A–M" (Order Number: AA–PV5KG–TK, April 2001) is a detailed reference manual for Compaq OpenVMS DCL (DIGITAL Command Language) commands and lexical functions. It provides comprehensive information and examples for commands and functions whose names begin with the letters A through M.

The manual is intended for all OpenVMS users and supersedes Version 7.2 of the dictionary. It covers software versions OpenVMS Alpha 7.3 and OpenVMS VAX 7.3. The document is structured alphabetically by command and includes detailed descriptions of each, noting any restrictions or required privileges. Lexical functions are grouped separately and also listed alphabetically.

The preface details the intended audience, document structure (noting it's the first part of a two-part series, A-M, with N-Z in a separate manual), and related documents for further information on OpenVMS topics. It also includes conventions for interpreting the manual's text and command syntax.