The description of command processor is broken down into the two chapters. The first (“The Command Processor — Commands") is a listing of SpartaDOS X commands in alphabetical order. The description of each includes the purpose, syntax, and type of command. The second (“The Command Processor — Advanced Features") discusses batch files and I/O redirection, and contains more detailed information on some of its more complex features.

All the commands which follow are documented in alphabetical order. Command names and parameters represent their function or purpose so they should be easy to remember. For each command we briefly define the "Purpose" so you can quickly get an idea of what it is used for. We then show the "Syntax", which shows the proper usage of the command along with its options if applicable. The following conventions are used in the "Syntax” section:

[...]		The parameters in the brackets is optional.
a|b|...|z		One or more of these options may be selected. Refer to the specific command's remarks for details.
d:		Drive number or letter (A:...I:, 1:...9:, D1:...D9:, etc.).
path		The path from the current or root directory to the desired one, such as TELECOM>EXPRESS> or \DOS\
fname		The one to 8 character filename. With many commands, wildcards (* and ?) are allowed. Refer to the remarks for specifics for each command.
.ext		A 0 to 3 character file extension. Wildcards are often allowed.
+, -, /		The characters should be used as shown.

The "Type" will either be "internal" or "external". Internal commands are internal to the command processor itself — they require no other program to perform the command. External commands are found in the "CAR:" directory or may reference one of those files. 48K (6 banks) of the SpartaDOS X cartridge is devoted to these external commands.

"Related" commands are shown next. These may be in the same class or family of commands, or may include other ways of accomplishing the same function.

"Remarks" include all the details and special rules of command usage. The remarks may also show usage examples. A good way to learn SpartaDOS is to read through each command thoroughly and then try typing in examples of the command including its options. This will help you to understand SpartaDOS, which is important if you wish to be a SpartaDOS user.

If you have used a prior version of SpartaDOS, you will find the command processor similar in feel and will recognize most of the commands. Also, you will notice that the command processor has been greatly enhanced with more sophisticated batch files, command line I/O redirection, user definable prompts, command search paths, and more.

Now, on to the commands . . .