SHELL

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SHELL

Accesses operating system commands.

Command entry: shell

OS command: Enter an operating system command or press Enter

With SHELL, you can execute operating system (OS) commands while remaining in this program. When SHELL prompts you for an OS command, you can enter most valid commands for your OS. When the command has been executed, SHELL returns you to the Command prompt.

Pressing Enter at the OS Command prompt displays the system prompt with an extra close angle bracket (>). You can enter operating system commands as if you were at the normal system prompt. Enter exit to return to the Command prompt.

WarningDo not use the SHELL command to delete lock files (file name extension .??k) or temporary files (file name extensions .ac$ or .$a). Do not use SHELL to run chkdsk, reset the serial I/O ports, or run external programs that require disk swapping while editing a drawing stored on a floppy disk. Load Terminate-and-Stay-Resident programs into memory before starting this program.