Syntax conventions

Helix documentation uses the following syntax conventions to describe command line syntax.

Notation Meaning

literal

Monospace font indicates a word or other notation that must be used in the command exactly as shown.

italics

Italics indicate a parameter for which you must supply specific information. For example, for a serverid parameter, you must supply the id of the server.

[-f]

Square brackets indicate that the enclosed elements are optional. Omit the brackets when you compose the command.

Elements that are not bracketed are required.

…​

Ellipses (…​) indicate that the preceding element can be repeated as often as needed.

element1 | element2

A vertical bar ( | ) indicates that either element1 or element2 is required.