DOS/BATCH File Compare Program (FILCOM)

This programmer's manual serves as the definitive guide to using the FILCOM (File Compare) utility under the DOS/BATCH operating system. It describes the program's function to compare ASCII source datasets and generate a difference output dataset.

Key contents include: - Command Format: Instructions on invoking FILCOM and specifying datasets. - Command Switches: A comprehensive guide to local switches (SC, BL, TR, MB, DE) for fine-tuning comparisons and global switches (DF, IN, LO, LS) for managing program execution and output. - Error Handling: Detailed sections on interpreting syntax errors, I/O errors, and runtime error messages. - Examples: Practical command line examples demonstrating the use of various switches and output generation.