Installing BIRT iHub for Linux : Syntax conventions
 
Syntax conventions
Table I‑3 describes the symbols used to present syntax.
Table I‑3 Syntax conventions
Symbol
Description
Example
[ ]
Optional item
[Alias<alias name>]
 
Array subscript
matrix[ ]
{ }
Groups two or more mutually exclusive options or arguments when used with a pipe
{While | Until}
 
Defines array contents
{0, 1, 2, 3}
 
Delimiter of code block
public ACJDesigner( ){ }
|
Separates mutually exclusive options or arguments in a group
Exit {Do | For | Function | Sub}
 
Java OR operator
int length | 4
< >
Argument you must supply
<expression to format>
 
Delimiter in XML
<xsd:sequence>