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AKD PDMM User Guide | 14.1 Terminal
14.1 Terminal
14.1.1 Overview
The terminal mode provides a quick and easy way to issue commands to the drive directly. Typically used
by "power users" who are familiar with the command set, the terminal mode can help in setup, trou-
bleshooting, and other diagnostic actions. When using the terminal mode, EWV
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shows the parameter
and command set in a popup view and uses an autocomplete tool to help you select the proper parameter
or command. Right-click in the command entry area to open a popup menu for editing commands and for
clearing the screen. The terminal also provides a macro editor that allows a series of commands to be
executed via a single command (called a macro). Macros are useful when you must frequently execute a
sequence of commands.
14.1.2 Using the Terminal
Click Terminal in the navigation tree to issue parameters and commands in the terminal mode. You can
enter parameters and commands at the prompt as shown in this example:
The terminal supports the following keyboard shortcuts:
Keyboard
Shortcut
Description
F2 Executes the last command.
Up Arrow Gets the previous command from the command history.
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