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Subsystem Command These paragraphs introduce a more complete, compact way of
Tables
documenting subsystems using a tabular format. The command table
contains more information than just the command hierarchy shown in
a graphical tree. In particular, these tables list command parameters
for each command and response data formats for queries. To begin
this exploration of command tables, consider a simplified SWEep
subsystem for the synthesizer in both the graphical and tabular
formats.
SWEep
I
AUTO
Figure Simplified SWEep Command Tree
Table 1-2. SWEep Command Table
Command
SWEep
Parameters Parameter
Reading the Command Table
Note the three columns in the command table labeled
Command,
Parameters,
and
Parameter Type.
Commands closest to the root
level are at the top of the table. Commands in square brackets
are implied commands, which are discussed in later paragraphs.
If a command requires one or more parameters in addition to the
keyword, the parameter names are listed adjacent to the command.
Parameters in square brackets are optional parameters, which are
discussed in later paragraphs. If the parameter is not in square
brackets, it is required and you must send a valid setting for it with
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