Cook-Book

This chapter outlines the necessary information to get started with the MIDAS system. Further details can be found in the appropriate sections of the following chapters.

The essential steps are:

• To login to the computer you want to use.
• Start up the MIDAS monitor.
• Load some data from tape into your disk space.
• Execute the MIDAS commands you want.
• Save processed data on tape.
• Exit from the MIDAS monitor and logout.

• Terminology
• Commands
• Getting Started
  • Simple MIDAS Session
  • Exit and Logout
  • Executing System Commands
  • Some Useful Commands