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:SYSTem:PRESet Long-form

:SYST:PRES Short-form

:SYSTem:PRES Long and short-form combination

Note that each command word must be in long-form or short-form, and not something in

between. For example, :SYSTe:PRESe is illegal and will generate an error. The command

will not be executed.

Short-form rules: The following rules can be used to determine the short-form version of

any SCPI command or parameter:

A. If the length is four letters or less, there is no short-form version. Example:

:auto = :auto

B. The following rules apply to words that exceed four letters:

a. If the fourth letter of the word is a vowel, delete it and all the letters after it. Exam-

ple:

:immediate = :imm

Note: The “y” in POLynomial is a vowel. Thus, polynomial = pol.

b. If the fourth letter of the word is a consonant, retain it but drop all the letters after

it. Example:

:output = :outp

C. If there is a question mark (?; query) or a non-optional number included in the com-

mand word, it must be included in the short- form version. Examples:

:delay? = :del? :layer2 = :lay2

D. As previously explained, command words or characters that are enclosed in brackets

([]) are optional and need not be included in the program message.

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