Programming Basics
Page1-1Introduction to System Programming
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MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.0
System Programming
555-660-111 Issue 1
February 1998
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Programming Basics 1
This chapter presents the information you need to master before you begin the
programming procedures covered in Chapter 3, “Common Administrative
Procedures” and Chapter 4, “Programming Procedures.” It covers the following
subjects:
■An introduction to system programming basics
■How to use the system programming console
■How the programming screens and keys work
■How to interpret and use the programming procedures
■How to enter and exit system programming
■Which system components require idle states for programming
■New programming features introduced in Release 2.0 and higher

Introduction to System Programming 1

The communications system offers easy-to-use, menu-driven software for system
programming. After your system is installed, you use this software to
accommodate your company’s changing needs for such enhancemen ts and
modifications as upgraded lines, additional modules, and new extension
programming.