descriptions

Purpose

     Describes the meaning of ddi file keywords.

Description

     The /etc/ddi/descriptions file contains  a sorted list of
     descriptions for each of the  keywords used in ddi files.
     The  devices  command  uses  this  file  to  explain  the
     meanings  of the  keywords  during the  add, change,  and
     showdev subcommands.

     The /etc/ddi/descriptions file must be sorted by keyword,
     and each line must follow the following format:

        keyworddescription

     where:

     keyword       Names a keyword that is used in a ddi file.
                   This field  is exactly 10  characters long,
                   is  padded on  the right  with spaces,  and
                   contains no tabs.

     description   Describes the meaning of the keyword.  This
                   field  is exactly  28  characters long,  is
                   padded on  the right with spaces,  and con-
                   tains no tab characters.

     Note:   The  /etc/ddi/descriptions  file must  be  sorted
     alphabetically  by  the  keyword  field.  If  it  is  not
     sorted,  then  the  devices commands  displays  incorrect
     information about the meanings of keywords.

     The    use     of    extended    characters     in    the
     /etc/ddi/descriptions file is not supported.

File

     /etc/ddi/descriptions

Related Information

     In this book:  "ddi" and "options."