General Addendum and Comments for DEC Rainbow Users

This document serves as an addendum to the DMS manual for DEC Rainbow users. It provides critical operational updates, including:

• Keyboard Configuration: Instructions for using special keys in MASK and LETTER setups.
• DMS Corrections: Clarifications on fields, commands, and cursor control codes.
• Utility Programs: Information on the VERIFY program for checking DMS file integrity.
• Operational Procedures: Best practices for data backups and file management to prevent errors.
• LINK/COPY Utility Guide: Detailed guidance on moving and restructuring data between DMS files, including common troubleshooting steps for file mismatches and proper usage of .MRG files.