pcp_reference_guide_v2.5 - Tasking

5−200PCP Reference Manual−fCommand line syntax−f fileDescriptionInstead of typing all options on the command line, you can create anoption file which contains all options and files you want to specify. Withthis option you specify the option file to the archiver.Use an option file when the length of the command line would exceed thelimits of the operating system, or just to store options and save typing.You can specify the option −f multiple times.If you use ’−’ instead of a filename it means that the options are read fromstdin.Format of an option file• Multiple command line arguments on one line in the option file areallowed.• To include whitespace in an argument, surround the argument withsingle or double quotes.• If you want to use single quotes as part of the argument, surround theargument by double quotes and vise versa:TOOL OPTIONS"This has a single quote ’ embedded"’This has a double quote " embedded’’This has a double quote " and \a single quote ’"’ embedded"• When a text line reaches its length limit, use a ’\’ to continue the line.Whitespace between quotes is preserved."This is a continuation \line"−> "This is a continuation line"• It is possible to nest command line files up to 25 levels.