10.0;xdmc (execute_dm_command), revision 1.0, 88/01/21
xdmc (execute_dm_command) - execute a DM command from the shell.
usage: xdmc dm_command [args...]
DESCRIPTION
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.
dm_command (required)
Specify the Display Manager command to be executed. Type
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
$ 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 sends a fault to any
process that is pointed to by the current cursor position.
$ 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.
SEE ALSO
More information is available. Type
help dm For general information about the Display Manager
help dm commands
For a topical index of DM commands