Library /sys$common/syshlp/DTM$DW_HELPLIB.HLB  —  mu  m_mu, m_cm
  Choose the Create menu item, which produces a submenu
  of the objects that you can create. The submenu
  contains these objects:

  o  Test

  o  Collection

  o  Group

  o  Variable

  o  History

1  –  m_ctm

  Choose the Test submenu item to create a test
  description in the DTM library.

  A test description is all the information associated
  with a specific test. DTM uses this information to
  execute the test.

1.1  –  m_ct_dw

  Choose the DECwindows... submenu item to create a
  DECwindows test description in the DTM library.

  A DECwindows test description is all the information
  associated with a specific DECwindows test. DTM uses
  this information to execute the test.

1.1.1  –  m_ct_dwdb

  Use the Create DECwindows Test dialog box to create a
  DECwindows test description in the DTM library.

1.1.1.1  –  m_ct_dwdb_tf

  Use the Test field to enter the name of the DECwindows
  test description.

  The test name is the unique identifier of the test
  description and is the only means of access to a test
  description.

  A test name can have a maximum of 39 characters and
  must follow the same OpenVMS syntax as for file names.
  You cannot use wildcards to specify the test name.

1.1.1.2  –  m_ct_dwdb_rem

  Use the Remark field to optionally enter text that
  becomes associated with the current operation.

  The text is logged in the history file of the DTM
  library.

  You can selectively display and delete history entries
  (see additional topics).

1.1.1.3  –  m_ct_dwdb_tem

  Use the Template field to specify the command file that
  runs a test, the file that is the test itself, or the
  file containing the DECwindows session.

  DTM supplies a template file name of test_name.SESSION
  for DECwindows tests.

  If you include a directory specification with the file
  name, DTM ignores the default template directory.

1.1.1.4  –  m_ct_dwdb_ben

  Use the Benchmark field to specify the file to contain
  the expected output from the test's execution.

  DTM supplies a file name and file type of test_
  name.BMK.

  If you include a directory specification with the file
  name, DTM ignores the default benchmark directory.

1.1.1.5  –  m_ct_dwdb_pro

  Use the Prologue field to add a specific prologue file
  to the test description; otherwise, no prologue is
  associated with the test description.

  DTM runs the test prologue file immediately before
  executing the test template file.

  This prologue is independent of the collection
  prologue.

1.1.1.6  –  m_ct_dwdb_epi

  Use the Epilogue field to add a specific epilogue file
  to the test description; otherwise, no epilogue is
  associated with the test description.

  DTM runs the test epilogue file immediately after
  executing the test template file.

  This epilogue is independent of the collection
  epilogue.

1.1.1.7  –  m_ct_dwdb_var

  Use the Variables field to specify variables to
  associate with the test description; otherwise, no
  variables are associated with the test description.

  Valid variable names must be defined in the DTM
  library. A variable specified in this field becomes
  local in scope.

  You cannot use wildcards to specify variable names. Use
  commas to separate more than one variable name.

  If you do not specify a value for the variable, it uses
  the value defined when the variable is created. If you
  specify an optional variable value, the variable takes
  on that value for this test description only.

1.1.1.8  –  m_ct_dwdb_comm

  Use the Command field to invoke an application or run
  a command file at the start of a DECwindows recording
  session.

  For example, the following generic command would run an
  application undergoing testing:

               RUN sys$system:my$application

1.1.1.9  –  m_ct_dwdb_comp

  Choose one of the Comparison Type buttons to specify
  how you want DTM to compare the result and benchmark
  files.

  The table below defines the selectable comparison
  types.

  Type      Meaning

  Screens   Compares marked screen images only. The
            default type for DECwindows tests.
  Default   No local override, uses test type default

  If not selected, the default is no local override.
  The result file is compared based on the collection
  comparison type if set, otherwise the default test
  comparison type is used.

1.1.1.10  –  m_ct_dwdb_ok

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

1.1.1.11  –  m_ct_dwdb_cb

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

1.2  –  m_ct_tt

  Choose the Terminal... submenu item to create a
  terminal test description in the DTM library.

  A terminal test description is all the information
  associated with a specific terminal (character cell)
  test. DTM uses this information to execute the test.

1.2.1  –  m_ct_ttdb

  Use the Create Terminal Test dialog box to create a
  terminal test description in the DTM library.

1.2.1.1  –  m_ct_ttdb_tf

  Use the Test field to enter the name for the terminal
  test description.

  The test name is the unique identifier of the test
  description and is the only means of access to a test
  description.

  A test name has a maximum of 39 characters and follows
  the same OpenVMS syntax as for file names. You cannot
  use wildcards to specify the test name.

1.2.1.2  –  m_ct_ttdb_rem

  Use the Remark field to optionally enter text that
  becomes associated with the current operation.

  The text is logged in the history file of the DTM
  library.

  You can selectively display and delete history entries
  (see additional topics).

1.2.1.3  –  m_ct_ttdb_tem

  Use the Template field to specify the command file that
  runs a test, the file that is the test itself, or the
  file containing the interactive terminal session.

  DTM supplies a template file name of test_name.SESSION
  for interactive terminal tests.

  If you include a directory specification with the file
  name, DTM ignores the default template directory.

1.2.1.4  –  m_ct_ttdb_ben

  Use the Benchmark field to specify the file to contain
  the expected output from the test's execution.

  DTM supplies a file name and file type of test_
  name.BMK.

  If you include a directory specification with the file
  name, DTM ignores the default benchmark directory.

1.2.1.5  –  m_ct_ttdb_pro

  Use the Prologue field to add a specific prologue file
  to the test description; otherwise, no prologue is
  associated with the test description.

  DTM runs the test prologue file immediately before
  executing the test template file.

  This prologue is independent of the collection
  prologue.

1.2.1.6  –  m_ct_ttdb_epi

  Use the Epilogue field to add a specific epilogue file
  to the test description; otherwise, no epilogue is
  associated with the test description.

  DTM runs the test epilogue file immediately after
  executing the test template file.

  This epilogue is independent of the collection
  epilogue.

1.2.1.7  –  m_ct_ttdb_var

  Use the Variables field to specify variables to
  associate with the test description; otherwise, no
  variables are associated with the test description.

  Valid variable names must be defined in the DTM
  library. A variable specified in this field becomes
  local in scope.

  You cannot use wildcards to specify variable names. Use
  commas to separate more than one variable name.

  If you do not specify a value for the variable, it uses
  the value defined when the variable is created. If you
  specify an optional variable value, the variable takes
  on that value for this test description only.

1.2.1.8  –  m_ct_ttdb_comp

  Choose one of the Comparison Type buttons to specify
  how you want DTM to compare the result and benchmark
  files.

  The table below defines the selectable comparison
  types.

  Type      Meaning

  Screens   Compares marked screen images only. The
            default type for interactive tests.
  Records   Compares the files record by record
  Characters Compares the files character by character
  Default   No local override, uses test type default

  If not selected, the default is no local override.
  The result file is compared based on the collection
  comparison type if set, otherwise the default test
  comparison type is used.

1.2.1.9  –  m_ct_ttdb_fil

  DTM does not automatically associate any filters with
  the test description. You must click on one or more
  of the Filter buttons to apply the filters to the test
  description's results.

  The filters remove run-time variables from the result
  file produced by the collection run.

  The buttons of applied filters become enabled after you
  choose them.

1.2.1.9.1  –  m_ct_ttdb_dt

  Where the date form is abbreviated, the Date button
  replaces date stamps by substituting a "d" for each
  displayed number of the day of the month, an "m" for
  each displayed letter of the month, and a "y" for each
  displayed number of the year. Where the date form is
  spelled out, the month name is replaced by "month",
  the numeric day is replaced by "day", and the year is
  replaced by "year".

  The following list shows some examples of the date
  filtering functions; this list is not all inclusive.

     17-OCT-1998 with dd-mmm-yyyy
     17 OCT 98 with dd mmm yy
     98.OCT.17 with yy.mmm.dd
     10/17/98 with mm/dd/yy
     1998/10/17 with yyyy/mm/dd
     October 17, 1998 with month day, year
     Oct. 17, 1998 with month day, year
     17.October.1998 with day.month.year
     98-October-17 with year-month-day

1.2.1.9.2  –  m_ct_ttdb_dr

  When enabled, the Directory button replaces the
  directory specification field in the file specification
  with DISK:[DIRECTORY]

1.2.1.9.3  –  m_ct_ttdb_tm

  When enabled, the Time button replaces time stamps with
  the following forms:

     15:37:53.22 with hh:mm:ss.xxxx
     15:37:53 with hh:mm:ss
     15:37 with hh:mm
     3:37 PM with hh:mm xm
     15H37m with hhHmmm
     15H37' with hhHmm'
     15.37 h with hh.mm h
     15 h 37"53 s with hh h mm"ss s
     15 h 37 min with hh h mm min
     kl 15.37 with kl hh.mm
     h 15.37 with h hh.mm

1.2.1.9.4  –  m_ct_ttdb_tk

  When enabled, the Traceback button replaces 32-bit
  memory addresses with xxxxxxxx and 64-bit memory
  addresses with xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx.

1.2.1.9.5  –  m_ct_ttdb_fn

  When enabled, the File names Button replaces the file
  names with FILENAME.EXT.

1.2.1.9.6  –  m_ct_ttdb_vrs

  When enabled, the Version button replaces file versions
  with VERSION.

1.2.1.10  –  m_ct_ttdb_ok

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

1.2.1.11  –  m_ct_ttdb_cb

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

1.3  –  m_ct_ni

  Choose the Noninteractive... submenu item to create a
  noninteractive test description in the DTM library.

  A noninteractive test description is all the
  information associated with a specific noninteractive
  (character cell) test. DTM uses this information to
  execute the test.

1.3.1  –  m_ct_nidb

  Use the Create Noninteractive Test dialog box to create
  a noninteractive test description in the DTM library.

1.3.1.1  –  m_ct_nidb_tf

  Use the Test field to enter the name for the
  noninteractive test description.

  The test name is the unique identifier of the test
  description and is the only means of access to a test
  description.

  A test name has a maximum of 39 characters and follows
  the same OpenVMS syntax as for file names. You cannot
  use wildcards to specify the test name.

1.3.1.2  –  m_ct_nidb_rem

  Use the Remark field to optionally enter text that
  becomes associated with the current operation.

  The text is logged in the history file of the DTM
  library.

  You can selectively display and delete history entries
  (see additional topics).

1.3.1.3  –  m_ct_nidb_tem

  Use the Template field to specify the command file that
  runs a test, the file that is the test itself.

  DTM supplies a template file name of test_name.COM for
  noninteractive tests.

  If you include a directory specification with the file
  name, DTM ignores the default template directory.

1.3.1.4  –  m_ct_nidb_ben

  Use the Benchmark field to specify the file to contain
  the expected output from the test's execution.

  DTM supplies a file name and file type of test_
  name.BMK.

  If you include a directory specification with the file
  name, DTM ignores the default benchmark directory.

1.3.1.5  –  m_ct_nidb_pro

  Use the Prologue field to add a specific prologue file
  to the test description; otherwise, no prologue is
  associated with the test description.

  DTM runs the test prologue file immediately before
  executing the test template file.

  This prologue is independent of the collection
  prologue.

1.3.1.6  –  m_ct_nidb_epi

  Use the Epilogue field to add a specific epilogue file
  to the test description; otherwise, no epilogue is
  associated with the test description.

  DTM runs the test epilogue file immediately after
  executing the test template file.

  This epilogue is independent of the collection
  epilogue.

1.3.1.7  –  m_ct_nidb_var

  Use the Variables field to specify variables to
  associate with the test description; otherwise, no
  variables are associated with the test description.

  Valid variable names must be defined in the DTM
  library. A variable specified in this field becomes
  local in scope.

  You cannot use wildcards to specify variable names. Use
  commas to separate more than one variable name.

  If you do not specify a value for the variable, it uses
  the value defined when the variable is created. If you
  specify an optional variable value, the variable takes
  on that value for this test description only.

1.3.1.8  –  m_ct_nidb_comp

  Choose one of the Comparison Type buttons to specify
  how you want DTM to compare the result and benchmark
  files.

  The table below defines the selectable comparison
  types.

  Type      Meaning

  Records   Compares the files record by record. The
            default type for noninteractive tests.
  Characters Compares the files character by character
  Default   No local override, uses test type default

  If not selected, the default is no local override.
  The result file is compared based on the collection
  comparison type if set, otherwise the default test
  comparison type is used.

1.3.1.9  –  m_ct_nidb_fil

  DTM does not associate any filters with the test
  description unless you click on one or more of the
  Filter buttons to apply the filters to the test
  description's results.

  The filters remove run-time variables from the result
  file the collection run produces.

  The buttons of applied filters become enabled after you
  choose them.

1.3.1.9.1  –  m_ct_nidb_dt

  Where the date form is abbreviated, the Date button
  replaces date stamps by substituting a "d" for each
  displayed number of the day of the month, an "m" for
  each displayed letter of the month, and a "y" for each
  displayed number of the year. Where the date form is
  spelled out, the month name is replaced by "month",
  the numeric day is replaced by "day", and the year is
  replaced by "year".

  The following list shows some examples of the date
  filtering functions; this list is not all inclusive.

     17-OCT-1998 with dd-mmm-yyyy
     17 OCT 98 with dd mmm yy
     98.OCT.17 with yy.mmm.dd
     10/17/98 with mm/dd/yy
     1998/10/17 with yyyy/mm/dd
     October 17, 1998 with month day, year
     Oct. 17, 1998 with month day, year
     17.October.1998 with day.month.year
     98-October-17 with year-month-day

1.3.1.9.2  –  m_ct_nidb_dr

  When enabled, the Directory button replaces the
  directory specification field in the file specification
  with DISK:[DIRECTORY]

1.3.1.9.3  –  m_ct_nidb_tm

  When enabled, the Time button replaces time stamps with
  the following forms:

     15:37:53.22 with hh:mm:ss.xxxx
     15:37:53 with hh:mm:ss
     15:37 with hh:mm
     3:37 PM with hh:mm xm
     15H37m with hhHmmm
     15H37' with hhHmm'
     15.37 h with hh.mm h
     15 h 37"53 s with hh h mm"ss s
     15 h 37 min with hh h mm min
     kl 15.37 with kl hh.mm
     h 15.37 with h hh.mm

1.3.1.9.4  –  m_ct_nidb_tk

  When enabled, the Traceback button replaces 32-bit
  memory addresses with xxxxxxxx and 64-bit memory
  addresses with xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx.

1.3.1.9.5  –  m_ct_nidb_fn

  When enabled, the File names Button replaces the file
  names with FILENAME.EXT.

1.3.1.9.6  –  m_ct_nidb_vrs

  When enabled, the Version button replaces file versions
  with VERSION.

1.3.1.10  –  m_ct_nidb_ok

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

1.3.1.11  –  m_ct_nidb_cb

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

2  –  m_c_cl

  Choose the Collection... submenu item to create a
  set of files that DTM uses to run the tests in the
  collection.

  A collection can contain noninteractive tests,
  interactive terminal tests, and DECwindows tests in
  any combination.

  DTM constructs the set of tests in the collection
  by taking a "snapshot" of the test descriptions when
  you create the collection. If you subsequently change
  any of the test descriptions, you must re-create the
  collection.

  Changes made to files referenced by the collection do
  affect the collection at run time.

2.1  –  m_ccdb

  Use the Create Collection dialog box to create a set of
  files for running one or more tests.

  This dialog box enables you to specify the tests and
  groups in the collection. Use the Create Collection
  Options dialog box to choose the options for the
  collection.

2.1.1  –  m_ccdb_cl

  Use the Collection field to enter the collection name.
  This name uniquely identifies a set of tests to run.

  A collection name can have a maximum of 39 characters
  and follows the same OpenVMS syntax as file names. You
  cannot use wildcards in the collection name.

2.1.2  –  m_ccdb_rk

  Use the Remark field to optionally enter text that
  becomes associated with the current operation.

  The text is logged in the history file of the DTM
  library.

  You can selectively display and delete history entries.
  See under additional topics.

2.1.3  –  m_ccdb_tst

  Use the Tests field to enter test description names or
  wildcard forms of these names into the test collection.

  Separate test names with commas.

2.1.4  –  m_ccdb_gp

  Use the Groups field to enter group names or wildcard
  forms of these names into the test collection.

  Separate group names with commas.

2.1.5  –  m_ccdb_vtb

  When you click on the Verify button, you perform one
  of the following operations, depending on the status of
  the button:

  Enabled   DTM verifies that all files associated with
  button    all test descriptions in the collection
            exist. If a referenced file does not exist,
            DTM will not create the collection.
  Disabled  DTM creates the collection without verifying
  button    the existence of files.

2.1.6  –  m_ccdb_ap

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

2.1.7  –  m_ccdb_o

  Click on the Options... button to specify values for
  additional collection fields. These options are not
  required to create a collection.

  You can specify the following options:

  o  Prologue file

  o  Epilogue file

  o  Variables

  o  Benchmark directory

  o  Benchmark class

  o  Template directory

  o  Template class

  o  Comparison type

  o  Differences format

  o  Ignore options

  o  Skip text delimiters

2.1.7.1  –  m_cco_db

  Use the Create Collection Options dialog box to specify
  values for collection fields. These options are not
  required to create a collection.

2.1.7.1.1  –  m_cco_pg

  Use the Prologue field to specify a prologue file that
  DTM associates with the collection.

  The collection prologue is independent of any test
  prologues associated with specific tests.

2.1.7.1.2  –  m_cco_eg

  Use the Epilogue field to specify epilogue file DTM
  associates with the collection.

  The collection epilogue is independent of any test
  prologues associated with specific tests.

2.1.7.1.3  –  m_cco_vr

  The collection uses the default values for global
  variables. Use the Variables field to override
  the values of specific global variables for this
  collection.

  Valid variable names are the names for the global
  variables you want to override. The variable must
  already exist in the DTM library.

  You must include a variable value for each variable
  name. Separate variables with commas.

2.1.7.1.4  –  m_cco_bkd

  The directory that DTM uses to locate benchmark files
  depends on the directory you specify in this collection
  Benchmark directory field and the Benchmark field in
  the Create Test Options dialog box.

2.1.7.1.5  –  m_cco_bkc

  Use the Benchmark class field to specify the optional
  Code Management System (CMS) class for benchmark files
  stored in a CMS library.

  If you do not specify a class and the file is stored
  in a CMS library, DTM uses the latest generation on the
  main line of descent.

2.1.7.1.6  –  m_cco_tpd

  The directory that DTM uses to locate template files
  depends on the directory you specify in this Collection
  Template Directory field and the Template field in the
  Create Test Options dialog box.

2.1.7.1.7  –  m_cco_tpc

  Use the Template class field to specify the optional
  Code Management System (CMS) class for template files
  stored in a CMS library.

  If you do not specify a class and the file is stored
  in a CMS library, DTM uses the latest generation on the
  main line of descent.

2.1.7.1.8  –  m_cco_tp

  Click on the Compare button to determine whether DTM
  compares the results of each test to its benchmark file
  after the collection is executed.

  If the Compare button is enabled, DTM compares all
  tests.

  A collection must be compared before you can review it.
  DTM records any differences in a difference file for
  that test.

  DTM compares tests without benchmarks, but it marks
  these tests with a new test status. When you review
  these tests, you can generate benchmarks for them.

2.1.7.1.9  –  m_cco_tprb

  Click on one of the following Comparison type buttons
  to specify the type of comparison:

  o  Test Default button causes DTM to keep the setting
     you chose for each test when you created it.

  o  Screens button to produce a screen by screen
     comparison (default for interactive terminal and
     DECwindows tests)

  o  Records button to produce a record by record
     comparison (default for noninteractive tests).

  o  Characters to produce a character by character
     comparison.

  By clicking on either the Screens, Records or
  Characters button, DTM compares all tests in the
  collection using the specified comparison type,
  regardless of the individual test comparison setting
  might be.

2.1.7.1.10  –  m_cco_df

  Click on the Full and Parallel buttons to modify the
  content and format of a printed difference file for
  noninteractive tests. Use the Width field to specify
  the width of the difference file's output.

2.1.7.1.11  –  m_cco_fl

  Click on the Full button to modify the contents of a
  printed difference file for interactive tests.

  When the Full button is enabled DTM includes in the
  difference file a complete listing of the text that
  is identical as well as a listing of the differences
  DTM encounters when it compares the result file to the
  benchmark file.

  When the Full button is disabled DTM includes only a
  listing of differences.

2.1.7.1.12  –  m_cco_par

  Click on the Parallel button to modify the format of a
  printed difference file for noninteractive tests.

  An enabled button causes DTM to place the lines that
  do not match from the result and benchmark file side by
  side in the difference file.

  A disabled button causes DTM to place the benchmark
  lines above and the corresponding result lines below in
  the difference file.

2.1.7.1.13  –  m_cco_wd

  Use the Width field to specify the width of the
  difference file's output.

  The minimum width is 48 columns, the maximum width is
  511 columns, and the default is 132 columns.

2.1.7.1.14  –  m_cco_ig

  The Ignore buttons enable you to specify that various
  aspects of benchmark and result files are to be ignored
  during comparison.

  The following buttons and their effects apply to
  noninteractive and interactive terminal tests, only.

  Button         Result

  Case           Ignores any differences between the case
                 of alphabetic characters (A,a,B,b, . . . )
  Form-feeds     Ignores form-feed characters
  Spacing        Treats multiple blanks and tabs as a
                 single space
  Leading        Ignores leading blanks and tabs
  blanks
  Trailing       Ignores trailing blanks and tabs
  blanks

  The following button and its effect applies to
  DECwindows tests only.

  Button         Result

  Mask           Ignores masked areas defined on
                 DECwindows benchmark images

2.1.7.1.15  –  m_cco_se

  Use the Skip Text fields to enter a pair of strings
  to delimit a section of text to be ignored during
  the comparison of result and benchmark files for
  noninteractive tests. The delimiters can be up to
  256 characters per line, and must be unique. Any text
  between and including the delimiters is ignored by
  DTM.

2.1.7.1.16  –  m_cco_ok

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

2.1.7.1.17  –  m_cco_cn

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

2.1.8  –  m_ccdb_cn

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

3  –  m_cgpm

  Choose the Group submenu item to create an empty group
  in the DTM library.

  Once created, you can insert tests and other groups
  into the newly created group by using the Insert
  function under the Maintenance menu.

  A group enables you to manipulate a set of tests as one
  entity.

3.1  –  m_cgpdb

  Use the Create Group dialog box to create a group.

  This dialog box contains fields for the group name and
  an associated remark.

3.1.1  –  m_cgpdb_g

  Use the Group field to enter the name of the group.

  A group name can have a maximum of 39 characters and
  follows the same OpenVMS syntax as for file names.

  You cannot use wildcards to specify the group name.

3.1.2  –  m_cgpdb_rk

  Use the Remark field to optionally enter text that
  becomes associated with the current operation.

  The text is logged in the history file of the DTM
  library.

  You can selectively display and delete history entries
  (see additional topics).

3.1.3  –  m_cgpdb_ap

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

3.1.4  –  m_cgpdb_cn

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

4  –  m_cvm

  Choose the Variable... submenu item to define a
  variable in the current DTM library.

  You can only include variables in test descriptions or
  collections after defining variables in the library.

4.1  –  m_cvdb

  Use the Create Variable dialog box to create a variable
  in the current DTM library.

  When you define a variable, you must specify the
  following information in the dialog box:

  o  The variable's value

  o  Whether the variable is local or global

  o  Whether the variable is a symbol or a logical name

  o  Whether the variable value is a string or a numeric
     value (if the variable is a symbol)

4.1.1  –  m_cvdb_vr

  Use the Variable field to enter a unique name for the
  variable. A variable name can have a maximum of 39
  characters and must follow OpenVMS syntax for file
  names.

  You cannot use wildcards to specify the variable name.

  You cannot use the variable names P1 through P8, nor
  can you use variable names beginning with DTM$.

4.1.2  –  m_cvdb_rk

  Use the Remark field to optionally enter text that
  becomes associated with the current operation.

  The text is logged in the history file of the DTM
  library.

  You can selectively display and delete history entries
  (see additional topics).

4.1.3  –  m_cvdb_vl

  Use the Value field to specify the default value for
  this variable.

  DTM uses the default value unless you override it when
  you create a specific test description or collection.

4.1.4  –  m_cvdb_sp

  Click on either the Local or Global buttons to specify
  the scope of the variable.

  A local variable is accessible only to an individual
  test that references the variable in its test
  description.

  A global variable is accessible to all tests in all
  collections.

4.1.5  –  m_cvdb_us

  You must specify the defined variable as either a
  symbol or logical name.

  Click on the Symbol button to define the variable as a
  OpenVMS symbol. If you define the variable as a symbol,
  you must also specify its type.

  Click on the Logical button to define the variable as a
  OpenVMS logical name.

4.1.6  –  m_cvdb_tp

  If you have defined the variable's usage as a symbol,
  you must also define its type. The following table
  shows your options:

  Button      Description

  Default     Causes DTM to define the symbol type as
              a numeric value if the variable value is
              not enclosed in quotation marks (")  and
              as a string value if the variable value is
              enclosed in quotation marks.
  Numeric     Defines the symbol type as a numeric value.
  String      Defines the symbol type as a string.

4.1.7  –  m_cvdb_ap

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

4.1.8  –  m_cvdb_cn

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.

5  –  m_chym

  Choose the History... submenu item to add a remark to
  the DTM history file.

  Use this operation to record an unusual occurrence or a
  testing milestone.

  DTM provides remark fields for most operations in their
  dialog boxes. DTM logs these remarks with a record of
  the operation in the history file.

5.1  –  m_chydb

  Use the Create History Remark dialog box to add a
  specific remark to the DTM history file.

  Use the text entry field to enter the remark text that
  you want to add to the DTM history file.

5.1.1  –  m_chydb_ok

  Click on the OK button to apply the current settings in
  the dialog box and remove the dialog box.

  The border on this button indicates that it is the
  default choice. You can also choose the default by
  pressing the RETURN or ENTER key.

5.1.2  –  m_chydb_cn

  Click on the Cancel button to remove the dialog box
  without applying any of the settings to the selection.
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