; Do you know what a FILESPEC is? Look at this to find out.
% What is a FILESPEC? %
A ^filespec^ is the complete specification for a file or group of
files on the computer. The computer uses the filespecs to keep track
of where all files are.
A filespec has four parts:
^1^. The ^Device^ (for example: DSK0, DSK1, DDA0, MEM, TRM)
^2^. The ^Filename^ (up to six characters; first part of Name;
followed by period)
^3^. The ^Extension^ (up to three characters; follows period in Name)
^4^. The ^PPN^ (for example: 5,0; 100,2)
The proper order for a filespec is:
^Device^:^Filename^.^Extension^[^PPN^]
Page ^1^ of ^2^
% What is a FILESPEC? %
You may not need to specify all parts of a filespec in order to
tell the system which you file you mean.
Another way of refering to the ^Filename.Extension^ combination is to
call it the ^Name^ or the ^Name of the file^. This may be confusing, but
as you become exposed to the various uses of the filespec, the
destinction will be more understandable.
If you are still not familiar with what a filespec is, go through this
help file and make a list of the terms and phrases that you are do not
FULLY understand.
