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Syntax notation conventions
solidDB® documentation uses the following syntax notation conventions:
Format
Used for
INSERT INTO table_name
Syntax descriptions are in this font. Replaceable sections are in this font.
solid.ini
This font indicates file names and path expressions.
[ ]
Square brackets indicate optional items; if in bold text, brackets must be included in the syntax.
1
A vertical bar separates two mutually exclusive choices in a syntax line.
{ }
Curly brackets delimit a set of mutually exclusive choices in a syntax line; if in bold text, braces must be included in the syntax.
...
An ellipsis indicates that arguments can be repeated several times.
. . .
A column of three dots indicates continuation of previous lines of code.
See also
Conventions