Document Conventions
The following art symbols and text conventions are used throughout this book.
Flowchart Symbols
Use the following table of symbols as a resource for understanding the flowcharts included in this guide.
Symbol | Meaning |
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![]() | Step or component process |
![]() | Predefined process or subroutine |
![]() | Decision point |
![]() | Output to a document or input from a document |
![]() | Data transfer to a file on disk |
![]() | Data transfer to a data store |
![]() | Data stored to a database |
![]() | Flowchart beginning or end |
![]() | Intra-chart connector: Flow continues to next page |
![]() | Intra-chart connector: Flow continues from previous page |
![]() | Inter-chart connector: Indicates an exit point to another flowchart |
![]() | Inter-chart connector: Indicates an entry point from another flowchart |
Art Symbols
Use the following table of the art symbols as a resource for understanding the graphics included in this guide.
Reader Alert Conventions
Reader alerts are used throughout this guide to notify you of both supplementary and essential information. The following table explains the meaning of each alert.
Reader Alert | Meaning |
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![]() | Alerts you to supplementary information that is not essential to the completion of the task at hand. |
![]() | Alerts you to supplementary information. |
![]() | Alerts you to supplementary information that is essential to the completion of a task. |
![]() | Alerts you to possible data loss, breaches of security, or other more serious problems. |
![]() | Alerts you that failure to take or avoid a specific action might result in physical harm to you or to the hardware. |
Command-line Style Conventions
The following style conventions are used in documenting scripting and command-line tasks throughout this book.
Element | Meaning |
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bold font | Characters that you type exactly as shown, including commands and parameters. User interface elements are also bold. |
Italic font | Variables for which you supply a specific value. For example, Filename.ext can refer to any valid file name. |
![]() | Code samples. |
Command | Command that is typed at the command prompt. |
Syntax | Syntax of script elements. |
Output | Output from running a script. |