Product Overview
The Command and Edit (CANDE) language enables you to perform generalized file preparation and update activities in an interactive, terminal-oriented environment. You can execute other programs through CANDE and assign them to the terminal from which you executed those programs.
CANDE supports a full range of security options. The only files and programs you can access are those that meet the security criteria described to CANDE when you log on to the system.
General Features
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Complete text editing capabilities for a variety of file types
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Comprehensive log-on control for secure usage
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Changes made to work files guarantee integrity of the source data
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Recovery information available to restore your work in the event of an interruption
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Multiple command entries in a single transmission
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Attribute control of files created through CANDE
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Page mode operation for enhanced productivity
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Full range of commands to control and interrogate your operating environment
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Optional execution of files of CANDE commands
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Choice of high-performance or low-memory-use CANDE operation
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Support for long file names
New Features/Enhancements
The new feature/enhancement for this release is an NFS that generates a waiting entry when the CANDE TANKFILE nears maximum capacity. This waiting entry provides an early warning for a system administrator of a potential issue.
Ordering Information
CANDE is included as part of the Operating environment for ClearPath servers. Source code is available for this product. It is included as part of the operating environment source products, which you can license separately.
Product Information
Refer to the following documents for more information:
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CANDE Configuration Reference Manual (8600 1344)
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CANDE Operations Reference Manual (8600 1500)
