Syntax Conventions

The Syntax section of each utility’s command description uses conventions that help clarify the command’s usage.

Table 1. Conventions for Command-Line Syntax
Convention	Example	Usage
Regular font	lmdown -all	Standard text indicates a literal command or argument that you enter.
Boldface	mgls_ok feature_name	Indicates a required argument.
Italic	-vendor vendor_daemon	Indicates a user-supplied argument.
[ ]	lmdown [-force]	Brackets enclose optional arguments. Do not enter the brackets.
{ }	lmreread [-c {license_file \| port@host}]	Braces enclose arguments to show grouping. Do not enter the braces.
\|	lmstat [-c {license_file \| port@host}]	The vertical bar indicates an either/or choice between items. Do not include the bar in the command.