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Document:	12.09.04 7809 CTS-300
Order Number:	AE-5790E-TC
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Software Product Description
PRODUCT NAME: CTS-300, Version 5, Commercial Transaction System-aDO
DESCRIPTION:
CTS-300 is a complete software environment for the
DEC Datasystem 320s and 350s. It provides an operating system, a high-level programming language,
system utilities, a text editor, a sort/merge program,
and program preparation tools. Program preparation
is done in a single-user environment, but production
can be done with up to eight users on the system
simultaneously.
Features of CTS-300 include:
System Monitor - There are two monitors delivered
with CTS-300 Version 5, the single-job monitor and
the foreground/background monitor. Both the singlejob (SJ) and the foreground/background (FB) monitor
support one production job with single-user DIBOL,
up to four simultaneous production jobs with timeshared DIBOL. The FB monitor can support systems
with greater than 56K bytes of memory. (When exercising this feature, the FB monitor is referred to as
the XM monitor. The user must do a system generation to include XM support). The XM monitor supports
up to sixteen simultaneous production jobs (and at
most eight terminals) with timeshared DIBOL. This
feature is available only for systems that include
memory management.

These monitors provide clear and concise messages
to prompt the operator, and the user's keyboard commands are consistent and short. The monitors support a contiguous file structure and files can be accessed randomly or sequentially. The user can assign
symbolic names to the peripheral devices so that programs can be device-independent. There is also a
batch facility so the user can queue up a series of
jobs to run unattended by the operator.
Command Language - CTS-300 is designed for
interactive use. The new keyboard commands are
consistent in format and easy to understand. The
high-level command language allows transition from
source to executing code with one statement. Indirect
files allow command sequences to be stored and invoked by the user.
The DIBOL Language - DIBOL is DIGITAL's own
business-oriented high-level language. It is similar to
COBOL in that it has a Data Division and a Procedure
Division. Its procedural statements are English-like,
but it is a more concise language than COBOL. 01-

September 1978

SPD 12.9.4

BOL provides the ability to do data manipulation,
arithmetic expression evaluation, table subscripting,
record re-definition, external calls to other programs,
and sequential and random access and indexed access to files. Exception conditions cause control to
transfer to a user-specified statement which can
query status registers to determine the cause of the
condition. A comprehensive on-line debugging utility
permits the program developer to isolate and correct
programming errors quickly.
Text Editor - The Text Editor is used to create and
modify ASCII files. Both character- and line-oriented
commands are provided, along with full provision for
command interaction, editing macros, and run-time
file manipulation. The Text Editor is used to create
DIBOL source programs as well as data files.
Sort/Merge - The Sort/Merge utility permits the user
to define the parameters for the sorting or merging of
data files. A DIBOL program is then generated by the
system to perform the required sort or merge. The
user can specify up to eight key fields to control the
ordering of the output records, in either ascending or
descending sequence. A wide range of control of operating parameters, such as the number of work files
to be used, is provided to enable the user to achieve
maximum sort efficiency.
Linker - The Linker is used to convert the output of
the DIBOL compiler into run-time format. The Linker
can combine a main program with many compiled
external subroutines into a single executable job. The
linker provides the ability to specify overlays, so the
run-time job uses less main memory than would otherwise be required. Even with overlays, the Linker is
very easy to use.
PIP - The Peripheral Interchange Program (PIP) is a
program that allows transfer of files (ASCII or binary)
between any RT -11 supported devices. PIP also allows the user to rename and delete files.
DUP - The Device Utility Program (DUP) performs
general utility functions in support of disk devices.
Among DUP functions are initializing devices, scanning for bad blocks, and compressing data on a disk.

DIRECT - The directory program (DIR) is used to list
the file directory for disk devices. OIR allows directory
listing sorted by file name, file type, date, size, or
position.

AE-5790E-TC

CTS-300, Version 5

SPD·12.9.4

-2Librarian - The Librarian creates and maintains
libraries of commonly used programs. The Linker
uses the libraries in building executable jobs by copying into the job any required library programs.
FILEX - The FILEX (File Exchange) program provides for a universal file format, via floppy disks,
between Datasystem 300s and SOOs. This utility creates an IBM-compatible floppy, in 3741 format, which
can be read by an IBM system and a Datasystem.
DECFORM - The DECFORM Data Entry 300 system
utility is a "forms compiler" that processes screen format directives and produces a DIBOL program which,
when compiled and executed, performs specified data entry functions. In addition to defining screen formats, auto-duplication, alphabetic or decimal
checking, range checking, field totaling, cross-field
validation,
and
auto-increment
characteristics,
DECFORM facilitates additions, inquiries, changes,
verifications to sequentially ordered files, or ISAM (Indexed Sequential Access Method) files. Deletions are
possible only with ISAM files. DECFORM is primarily
a tool to facilitate and reduce program development.
DMS-300 - Data Management Services for the DEC
Datasystem 300 (DMS-300) provides capabilities for
handling sequential, random or keyed records in files.
Records can be keyed by a symbolic value within
each record. Records thus keyed are accessed by an
ISAM technique. DMS-300 also supports file sharing
and multivolume files.

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
Any valid DEC Datasystem 320 or 350 series configuration that includes:
• A VTOS, VTSOH, VTS2, VT100 or LA36 console terminal. A VTSOH or VTS2 terminal is required for
use with the DECFORM utility.
• The Extended Instruction Set (EIS or equivalent)
and memory management hardware (KT11 or
equivalent), if extended memory support is required.
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Additional memory up to a system total of 28K
words (56K bytes) on 0320 systems
• Additional memory to a system total of 124K words
(248K bytes) on 0350 systems
• Up to a system total of 8 VTOS, VT50H, VTS2,
VT100 or LA36 terminals
• Up to 4 LS11, LA3S, LA11, or LP11 line printers
• Up to 8 DL 11 asynchronous line interfaces (1 per
terminal)
• A DZ11 multiplexer with up to 7 lines
• RK11 disk cartridge controller with up to 8 logical
disk units (An RK05-F fixed-head disk drive uses
two logical units.)
• RL 11 disk cartridge controller with up to 4 disk
units
• RPR11 disk pack controller with up to 8 RPR02 disk
drives
• RX11 floppy disk system (either single or dual
drive)

• RX211 floppy disk system (double density)
• RK611 disk pack controller with up to 8 RK06 disk
drives
• RK711 disk pack controller with up to 8 RK07 disk
units
• CR 11 card reader
• TME11 magnetic tape controller with up to 8 TE10
transports or a TJE16 controller with up to 8 TE16
transports

PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE:
None
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE:
None
TRAINING CREDITS:
TWO (2) - Applies only to options that include support services. Consult the latest Educational Services
Catalog at your local office for the available courses,
course requirements, and guidelines.
SUPPORT CATEGORY:
A - Software Support will be provided as stated in
the Software Support Categories Addendum to this
SPD.
UPDATE POLICY:
Software Updates, if any, released by DIGITAL during
the one (1) year period following installation, will be
provided to the customer for a media charge (includes no installation). After the first year, updates, if
any, will be made available according to then prevailing DIGITAL pOlicies.
ORDERING INFORMATION:
All binary licensed software, including any subsequent updates, is furnished under the licensing
provisions of DIGITAL's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, which provide in part that the software
and any part thereof may be used on only the single
CPU on which the software is first installed, and may
be copied, in whole or in part (with the proper inclusion of the DIGITAL copyright notice and any DIGITAL
proprietary notices on the software) only for use on
such CPU. All source licensed software is furnished
only under the terms and conditions of a separate
Software Program Sources Agreement between Purchaser and DIGITAL.
Standard options with no support services are only
available after the purchase of one supported license.
When a software license is ordered without support
services, the category of support applicable to such
software is Category C.
A single-use license only option is a license to copy
the software previously obtained under license, and
use such software in accordance with DIGITAL's
Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale. The category
of support applicable to such copied software is Category C.

SPD 12.9.4

CTS-300, Version 5
-3The following key (E, 0, T, V, X, Y, Z) represents th~
distribution media for the product and must be specIfied at the end of the order number, e.g., OJ354-HE =
distribution on R K05 disk.
RK05 Disk Cartridge
E
Q
RL01 Disk Cartridge
T
RK06 Disk Cartridge
V
RK07 Disk Cartridge
RX02 DLOal Density Floppy Diskette
X
Y
RX01 Floppy Diskette
Z = No hardware dependency
Standard Options
This software is available only with a valid DEC Datasystem 320 or 350 that includes support ~ervices .. It
is also offered under a license for use with a valid
DEC Datasystem 320 or 350 that does not include
software support services.
DS352-RX01 Floppy Disk Based
DS356-RPR02 Disk Pack Based
D322-RX01 Floppy Disk Based
D323-RX02 Floppy Disk Based
D325-RL01 Cartridge Disk Based
D324-RK05 Cartridge Disk Based
D354-RK05 Cartridge Disk Based
D355-RL01 Cartridge Disk Based
D357 -RK06 Disk Based
D358-RK07 Cartridge Disk Based

Update Options
Users of previous eTS-300 versions whose specified
Support Category warranty has expired may order the
following software update at the then current charge
for such update, for use under the existing license.
Except where the medium is designated as Z, the update is distributed in source or binary form on the
appropriate medium. A software update where the
medium is designated as Z grants the user of CTS300 the right to copy the previously ordered QJ354-H
or QJ354-W software update for use on an additional
singl9 CPU on which a CTS-300 license has been obtained. No installation or other services are included
unless specifically stated otherwise.
QJ354 -H- Binaries, documentation (media: E, Q,
T, V, X, Y)
QJ354 -H- Right to copy for single-use (under existing license), no binaries, no documentation, no support services (media:

Z)
Users of previous CTS-300 versions whose specified
Support Category warranty has not expired may order under license the following software update for
the then current media charge. The update is
distributed in binary form on the appropriate medium
and includes no installation or other services unless
specifically stated otherwise.
QJ354 -W- Binaries, documentation (media: E, Q,
T, V, X, Y)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
QJ354 -3- Standard Binary Program Update Service (meola: E, Q, T, V, X, Y)

CTS-300, Version 5

SPD 12.9.4
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ADDENDUM
SOFTWARE SUPPORT CATEGORIES
Each software product (hereinafter 'SOFTWARE') with a designated Support Category A or B in the applicable Software Product
Description (SPD) existing at the time of order will be the current release at the time of delivery and will conform to the SPD.
DIGITAL's sole obligation shall be to correct defects (nonconformance of the SOFTWARE to the SPD) as described below. Any
SOFTWARE with a designated Support Category C will be furnished on an 'as is' basis.
For SOFTWARE with a designated Support Category A or B, DIGITAL will provide the services set forth below without additional
charge.
CATEGORY A
1. Upon notification by customer to the nearest DIGITAL office that the computer system, including all required prerequisite
hardware and software, is ready for the installation of the SOFTWARE, DIGITAL will install such SOFTWARE in any location
within the contiguous forty-eight (48) United States, the District of Columbia, or a country in which DIGITAL or a subsidiary
of DIGITAL has a software service facility. The notification must be received by DIGITAL and the syste'm must be ready for
installation within thirty (30) days after the delivery of the SOFTWARE to customer or DIGITAL will have no obligation to
install. Installation will consist of: (1) verification that all components of the SOFTWARE have been received by customer, (2)
loading the SOFTWARE, and (3) executing a DIGITAL sample procedure.
2. During the ninety (90). day period after installation, if the customer encounters a problem with the current unaltered release
of the SOFTWARE which DIGITAL determines to be a defect in the SOFTWARE, DIGITAL will provide the following remedial
service (on site where necessary): (1) if the SOFTWARE is inoperable, apply a temporary correction (TC) or make a
reasonable attempt to develop an emergency by-pass, and (2) assist the customer to prepare a Software Performance
Report (SPR) and submit it to DIGITAL.
3. During the one (1) year period following installation, if the customer encounters a problem with the SOFTWARE which his
diagnosis indicates is caused by a SOFTWARE defect, the customer may submit an SPR to DIGITAL. DIGITAL will respond
to problems reported in SPRs which are caused by defects in the current unaltered release of the SOFTWARE via the
Maintenance Periodical for the SOFTWARE, which reports SPRs received, code corrections, temporary corrections, generally
useful emergency by-passes and/or notice of the availability of corrected code. Software Updates, if any, released by
DIGITAL during the one (1) year period, will be provided to the customer on DIGITAL's standard distribution media as
specified in the applicable SPD. The customer will be charged only for the media on which such updates are provided,
unless otherwise stated in the applicable SPD, at DIGITAL's then current media prices.
CATEGORY B
During the one (1) year period following delivery, the services provided to the customer will be the same as set forth in 3 above.
CATEGORY C
SOFTWARE is provided on an 'as is' basis. Any software services, if available, will be provided at the then current charges.
DIGITAL shall have the right to make additional charges for any additional effort required to provide services resulting from
customer use of other than current unaltered release of the SOFTWARE operated in accordance with the SPD.