Topic outline

• Using the InterSystems Terminal

  Using the InterSystems Terminal

  Learn the basics of using the InterSystems® command line interface to execute commands, including:

  • Starting the Terminal
  • Executing methods and routines
  • Exiting the Terminal

  You will also learn best practices and tips for Terminal usage.
• Code Used in This Video

  Code Used in This Video

  Reference	Timestamp	Code
  Start a Terminal session on macOS or Linux.	0:41	iris session <your instance name>
  Change the namespace.	1:01	set $namespace = <desired namespace>
  Run a class method.	1:18	do ##class(PackageName.ClassName).MethodName(parameters)
  Run a routine.	1:28	do tagName^RoutineName
  Set a variable to the status returned from a class method.	2:17	set status = ##class(PackageName.ClassName).Method(parameters)
  Check if a status variable is an error.	2:33	write $System.Status.IsError(status)
  Write out the status error to the Terminal.	2:41	do $System.Status.DisplayError(status)
  Clear the Terminal.	2:50	write #
  Execute ObjectScript-level commands.	2:54	! <your command>
  Exit the Terminal.	3:08	halt
• What's Next?

  What's Next?

  • Learn more about InterSystems classes: Class Reference (documentation)
  • Read more about the Terminal: Introduction to the Terminal (documentation)