DESCRIPTIONS(5,F) AIX Technical Reference DESCRIPTIONS(5,F) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 contains 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." Processed November 7, 1990 DESCRIPTIONS(5,F) 1