9.0;xdmc (execute_dm_command), revision 9.0, 85/04/22
XDMC (EXECUTE_DM_COMMAND) -- Execute a DM command from the Shell.
usage:  XDMC dm_command [args...]


FORMAT

  XDMC dm_command [args...]


  XDMC  allows  you to invoke Display Manager commands from the command Shell or
  from within a Shell script.  This is similar to pressing the <CMD> key on  the
  keyboard  and  then typing the DM command in the DM input window, which is the
  usual way to perform DM operations.


ARGUMENTS

  dm_command
  (required)         Specify the Display Manager command to be  executed.    See
                     HELP DM COMMANDS for a topical command index.

  args ...
  (optional)          Specify  any  arguments  to  be  passed to the DM command.
                     These  are  sent  directly  to  the  DM   without   further
                     processing by the command Shell.

                     Default if omitted:  no arguments passed


EXAMPLES

  1. $ xdmc dq                Cause the DM to send a quit fault to the
                               current process.  This is analagous to
                               the SIGP (SIGNAL_PROCESS) Shell command,
                               with the following important difference.
                               Whereas SIGP accepts an argument designating
                               which process to fault, this example will
                               send a fault to whatever process (if any)
                               is pointed to by the current cursor position.

  2. $ xdmc cp /com/sh        Cause the DM to create a new process and
                               invoke the Shell.  This is the same as
                               pressing the <SHELL> key.


RELATED TOPICS

  More information is available.  Type:

  - HELP DM
   for general information about the Display Manager.

  - HELP DM COMMANDS
   for a topical index of DM commands.