You can enter QMF commands and parameters in the Action area of the List panel for any object in the list, as shown in Figure 21. The command performs an action for that specific object.
Be careful to keep the entries in the list aligned. For example, if you press the Backspace key to correct a typing error, the entire line may shift to the left. Enter another space to keep the entries aligned in columns, or you will get an error message when you issue the command. If the command you are entering is longer than the Action area, you can continue typing the command across the entire width of the list panel.
Figure 21. You can enter commands directly on the Object list.
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+| | | Object List || | | || | | --------Dates-------- || | | Action Name Owner Type Modified Last Used || | | 1 to 5 of 5 || | | ________ PN12345 CLERK1 QUERY 1994-04-14 1994-04-14 || | | ________ INVENTRY CLERK1 QUERY 1994-04-14 1994-04-14 || | | EXPORT / TO MONTHLY SALESFIGMGR1234 QUERY 1994-03-21 1994-07-07 || | | ________ MGRS SMITH QUERY 1994-03-21 1994-07-07 || | | ________ PANID SYSADMIN PROC 1994-03-14 1994-07-11 || | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+| | | F1=Help F4=Command F5=Describe F6=Refresh F7=Backward F8=Forward || | | F9=Clear F10=Comments F11=Sort F12=Cancel || | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+| | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
You can enter more than one command on the list. QMF runs commands by starting at the top of the list and moving to the bottom. Type an equal sign (=) to repeat a command for more than one object. Press the Clear function key to erase all the commands you typed on the list.