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XEQ
Executes any program or command file. Its value lies in preventing any
possible confusion when the name of the program or command file you want
to execute is identical to the name of a built-in MPE/iX command or UDC
command name. (Native Mode)
Syntax
XEQ filename [parameterlist] *
or
XEQ filename [;INFO=quotedstring][;PARM=parmvalue] **
* for command files
** for program files
Parameters
filename The actual file name of the command file or program
file to be executed. The search path (HPPATH) is
used if filename is not qualified.
parameterlist The list of parameters passed to filename when
executing a command file. This list corresponds to
the PARM line(s) of the command file you intend to
execute.
quotedstring A parameter string for those program files that
accept a parameter string.
parmvalue A parameter for a program file to be executed.
Operation Notes
This command executes filename, which may be a command file or a program
file. XEQ uses the search path. XEQ is needed only when filename
references an existing, built-in MPE/iX command or a UDC command, but it
may be used for any executable file.
Use
This command may be issued from a session, job, program, or in BREAK.
Whether or not the command is breakable depends upon what is being
executed at the time you press Break. Command files may terminate or
suspend execution, unless they specify OPTION NOBREAK.
Example
To execute a command file named FCOPY.PUB.MYACCT, enter:
XEQ FCOPY
Because FCOPY references an existing, built-in MPE/iX command, failing to
use XEQ results in running FCOPY. That happens because FCOPY is found in
the command directory and is executed, and the command search terminates.
XEQ follows the same searching logic used for command files and implied
RUN.
Related Information
Commands RUN
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