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New_Users

   The Source Code Analyzer for OpenVMS (SCA) is an interactive cross-
   reference and static analysis tool that works with many languages.
   It can help you understand the complexities of a large software
   project. Because it allows you to analyze and understand an entire
   system, SCA is extremely useful during the implementation and
   maintenance phases of a project.

   SCA is included in the DECset Software Engineering Tools Package.
   SCA is tightly integrated with the Language-Sensitive Editor for 
   OpenVMS (LSE). When SCA is used with LSE, you can interactively edit,
   compile, debug, navigate, and analyze source code during a single
   development session.

   For more information, see the following topics:

   o  Basic_Query_Concepts - Describes some of the basic concepts
      underlying SCA queries.

   o  Getting_Started - Provides subtopics with information about
      getting started with specific languages.

   o  SCA_Tutorial - Provides a sample session that allows you to get
      started after completing the session.

   o  Building_An_SCA_Library - Describes how to quickly create an
      SCA library.

   o  Advanced_Query_Examples - Provides advanced examples using the
      SCA$EXAMPLE library.

   o  Glossary - Provides definitions of SCA terms.

   o  Command_Categories - Lists the different types of SCA commands.

   o  Callable_Routines - Provides a complete description of each SCA
      callable routine.

   o  Callable_SCA - Provides guidelines for using the SCA callable
      interface.

   o  Libraries - Provides subtopics with information about project
      libraries and virtual libraries.

   o  Reducing_LOAD_Time - Provides guidelines for reducing your LOAD
      time.

   o  Quick_Reference_Card - Provides a pointer to the release
      notes, which contain a quick reference card for the SCA query
      language.

   Under SCA_Topics, there is help information for specific keywords.
   These keywords include attributes, relationships, and functions.
   For example, you can request help on SCA_Topics SYMBOL_CLASS to
   get information about the SYMBOL_CLASS attribute.