SORT-MERGE/XL is a subsystem of the MPE/iX operating system
on the 900 Series HP 3000. It allows you to sort data in files,
based on one or more data items. You can also merge two or more
sorted files into a single, new merged file.
This guide is written for general and experienced users. It
introduces how to use SORT-MERGE/XL in both interactive and batch
job modes of operation. It includes a reference section on the commands
used to specify what will be sorted or merged. If you are interested
in information on using this subsystem programmatically, refer to
the SORT-MERGE/XL Programmer's Guide (32650-90080).
This guide is part of the General User's Series of manuals.
See the documentation map at the front of this guide for a description
of how it relates to the other manuals in the series.
Organization of this Manual. To help you find the information you need,
a brief description of each chapter and appendix in the guide follows:
Chapter 1
Introduction to SORT-MERGE/XL is an overview of how and what you can
sort or merge, and an explanation of the basic procedure.
Chapter 2
Getting Started With SORT-MERGE/XL is an introduction to commands, key
data items, collating sequences, translation tables, and the types of
files used by the subsystem.
Chapter 3
Using SORT/XL Interactively is a discussion on how to perform various
sort functions in an interactive session.
Chapter 4
Using MERGE/XL Interactively is a discussion on how to perform various
merge functions in an interactive session.
Chapter 5
Using SORT-MERGE/XL in Batch Mode is a discussion on how to build a
job file, begin its operation, schedule it for processing, and terminate
it, if necessary.
Chapter 6
SORT-MERGE/XL Commands is a reference section for SORT-MERGE/XL
commands, including options, parameters, operation, and in most cases,
examples.
Appendix A
Error Messages is a listing of all SORT-MERGE/XL subsystems.
Appendix B
ASCII/EBCDIC Tables contains ASCII/EBCDIC tables showing codes values
in character, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal formats.
Appendix C
Native Language Collating is a listing of native languages for which
collating is available on the 900 Series HP 3000.
Glossary
A listing of terms and definitions used in this manual.
How to Use this Manual. If you are new to the SORT-MERGE/XL subsystem
you should read Chapters 1 and 2 first. If you are an experienced user of
SORT-MERGE/XL, turn to Chapters 2, 3, and 4 for task-oriented discussions on
performing various functions with the subsystem. If you require specific
information on SORT-MERGE/XL commands, turn to the reference section in
Chapter 6.
In addition to this guide, you might also find the following
sources of information useful:
General User's Reference ManualHP 3000 Guide for the New UserMigration Process GuideMPE V to MPE/iX: Getting StartedSORT-MERGE/XL Programmer's Guide
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