•  Preface
  • Purpose
  •  Using this manual
    • References to ABL compiler and run-time features
    • References to ABL data types
  • Typographical conventions
  •  Examples of syntax descriptions
    • Long syntax descriptions split across lines
    • Complex syntax descriptions with both required and optional elements
  • Example procedures
  •  OpenEdge messages
    • Obtaining more information about OpenEdge messages
•  Naming conventions for files, tables, and variables
  • Characters to avoid
  • Case sensitivity
  • File path specifications
  • Terminal key definitions
•  Operating system statements
  • Using the OPSYS function
  • Standard system commands
  • OS-COMMAND
  • INPUT FROM OS-DIR
•  Coding style
  • Using preprocessor directives
  • Using the VIEW-AS phrase