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Document:	12.11.01 7801 CTS-300 DIS
Order Number:	AE-0161B-TC
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Software Product Description
PRODUCT NAME: CTS-300/DIS, Version 1, CTS-300 with DIBOL Instruction Set
DESCRIPTION:
CTS-300/DIS is a complete software environment for
the DEC Datasystem 320. It provides an operati ng
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 is done
with up to four users on the system simultaneously.
Features of CTS-300/DIS include:
System Monitor - There are two monitors delivered
with CTS-300/DIS: the single-job monitor and the
foreground/background monitor. The single-job monitor permits one development job or up to four production jobs to run simultaneously. The foreground/background monitor provides the same capabilities as the single job monitor but also permits a
high priority task, such as communication with
another system or high-speed printer spooling, to occur during the running of the background job. The
monitor provides clear and concise messages to
prompt the operator, and the user's keyboard commands are consistent and short. The monitor supports a contiguous file structure to achieve fast response time on randomly accessed files. 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.
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. DIBOl provides the ability to do data manipulation, arithmetic expression evaluation, subscripting of tables,
redefinition of records, external calls to other programs, and both sequential and random 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 system permits the
program developer to quickly isolate and correct programming errors.
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 DI BOl program is then generated by the

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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 and can
combine two or more compiled programs 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. To execute
programs on CTS-300/DIS which are written to execute under CTS-300, the user must re-Iink the object
modules under CTS-300/DIS and vice versa.

The Peripheral Interchange Program (PIP) is a
program that allows transfer of files (ASCII or binary)
between any RT -11 su pported devices. PIP also allows the user to rename and delete files.

PIP -

Librarian - 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 converts
files between the CTS-300/DIS format and the format
of the DEC Datasystem 500 and the DEC Datasystem
310. This facility permits the sharing of data between
the three families of systems. FILEX also enables the
user to read and write flexible diskette files in IBM
format.
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, OECFORM enables the programmer
to define field protection, 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 only possible with ISAM files.
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. OMS-300 also supports file sharing
and multi-volume files.

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MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
Any valid DEC Datasystem 320 series configuration
that includes:
• a VT52 or LA36 console terminal
• an LP11 or LA 180 printer
Use of the DECFORM utility requires a VT52 terminal.
OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
• Additional memory up to. a system total of 28K
words (56K bytes)
• Up to a system total of 4 VT52 or LA36 Terminals
• Up to 3 DLV11 Asychronous line interfaces (1 per
additional terminal)
• RKV11 Disk cartridge controller with up to 8 logical
disk units (an RK05-J disk cartridge drive uses one
logical unit; an RK05-F fixed-head disk drive uses
two logical units)
• RXV11 Floppy Disk system (either single or dual
drive)
PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE:
None
OPTIONAL SOFTWARE:
RT -11 (CTS-300)/LSI-11 2780
TRAINING CREDITS:
T\YO (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:
This software is furnished under a license for use on
a single CPU and can be copied and modified (with
inclusion of DIGITAL's copyright notice) only for use
on such CPU, except as may otherwise be provided
in writing by 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 ("0") option is a license to
copy the purchased single-use licensed software
product. The category of support applicable to such
copied software is Category C.
The following key (E, Y) represents the distribution
media for the product and must be specified at the

end of the order number; e.g., QJ353-CE = distribution
on R K05 disk.
E = RK05 Disk Cartridge
Y = Floppy Diskette
Standard Options
This software is available only with a valid DEC Datasystem 320 that includes support services. It is also
offered under a license for use with a valid Datasystem 320 that does not include software support services.

D322-RX11 Floppy Disk Based
D324-RK05 DECpack Cartridge Disk Based
Upgrade Options
The following option is available as an upgrade kit
from for use on the same single CPU on which CTS300 Version 3 is licensed. The license previously
granted for CTS-300 Version 3 shall be extended to
cover this upgrade.
QJ353 -C- Single-use license, binaries, documentation, no support services (media: E,

Y)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
None

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ADDENDUM
SOFTWARE SUPPORT CATEGORIES
Each software product (hereinafter 'SOFTWARE') with a designated Support Category A or e 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 e, 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 system 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.
CATEGORye
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.
DIGIT AL 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.