Appendix H – DGX_SHELL Commands
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Basic DGX_SHELL Commands
The DGX_SHELL commands listed in the table below can be sent directly to the Enova DGX Switcher via any standard
emulation terminal once you enter the DGX_SHELL.
Note:
BCPU is the acronym for Board CPU, and AIE is the acronym for Audio Insert/Extract (board).
At the DGX_SHELL prompt, type
help
or a question mark (
?
) and press Enter to access the Help Menu, which
displays all of the DGX_SHELL commands, including the basic ones described in the table below.
Basic DGX_SHELL Commands
Command
Description
?
help
Either of these commands displays all of the supported commands: those listed in this table, plus
advanced commands for troubleshooting (for technical support; see page 69).
help -a
help -v
The
help
-a
command displays a list of all available commands
The
help
-v
(verbose) command lists the commands and their descriptions.
Usage:
help
{-a}{-v}
Note:
-a
and
-v
can also be used with the
?
.
help <cmd>
? <cmd>
Either of these commands displays detailed usage and options for the command specified.
Usage:
help
{<command>}
or
? {<command>}
announce
This command sends a network message via a proprietary protocol. Devices on the network that
understand the protocol (e.g., HDMI and DXLink Input and Output Boards) respond with identifying
information (e.g., IP address) which then gets printed in the shell.
bcs
This command is used to exit the DGX_SHELL and launch the standard terminal interface where BCS
commands can be entered. (No re-logging is required once you leave the DGX_SHELL session.)
Usage:
bcs
{<bcs_syntax_cmd>}
<bcs_syntax_cmd>
= bcs syntax command string
•
bcs
with a command argument will execute and then return to the shell.
•
bcs
without a command argument will remain in the BCS Interpreter until exited with a CTRL+C.
