Document revision date: 30 March 2001

Contents

Preface
Preface	Preface
Part 1
Part 1	Tutorial Information
Chapter 1
1	Overview of OpenVMS System Messages
1.1	Format of System Messages
1.1.1	Messages with Different Formats
1.2	System Reporting of Messages
1.3	Retrieving a System Message
1.4	Exception Conditions
1.5	Recovery Procedures
1.5.1	Recovering from Command Entry Errors
1.5.2	Responding to Unavailable Resources
1.5.3	Recovering from Programming Errors
1.5.4	Reporting System Software or Hardware Errors
Chapter 2
2	Help Message Utility (MSGHLP)
2.1	Features of Help Message
2.2	HELP/MESSAGE Command and Qualifiers
Command 1	HELP/MESSAGE
2.3	Tips for Using the /FACILITY Qualifier
2.4	Accessing $STATUS Values for Uninstalled Messages
2.5	Customizing the Help Message Database
2.5.1	Creating a .MSGHLP File
2.5.2	Defining a Search Path in Your Login File
2.6	Modifying the Help Message Database
2.6.1	Adding Messages to the Database
2.6.2	Deleting Messages from the Database
2.6.3	Changing User-Supplied Data
2.6.4	Changing Compaq Supplied Messages Documentation
Part 2
Part 2	Message Descriptions
Index
Index
Tables
1	OpenVMS Facilities and Associated Documentation

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