.; Do you know what a FILESPEC is? Look at this to find out.
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   A  ^filespec^  is  the  complete  specification for a file or group of
   files on the computer.  The computer  uses the filespecs to keep track
   of where all files are.

   A filespec has four parts:

       ^1^.  The ^Device^ (for example: DSK0, DSK1, DDA0, MEM, TRM)

       ^2^.  The ^Filename^ (up to six characters; first part of Name;
           followed by period)

       ^3^.  The ^Extension^ (up to three characters; follows period in Name)

       ^4^.  The ^PPN^ (for example: 5,0; 100,2)

   The proper order for a filespec is:

                     ^Device^:^Filename^.^Extension^[^PPN^]

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   You  may  not  need  to  specify  all parts of a filespec in order  to
   tell the system which you file you mean.

   Another way of refering to the ^Filename.Extension^  combination  is  to
   call  it the ^Name^ or the ^Name of the file^.  This may be confusing, but
   as you  become  exposed  to  the  various  uses  of  the filespec, the
   destinction will be more understandable.

   If you are still not familiar with what a filespec is, go through this
   help file and make a list of the terms and phrases that you are do not
   FULLY understand.



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