The Analyze/RMS_File utility imposes a hierarchical tree structure on top of the internal RMS file structure. This tree structure allows you to easily wander around in the RMS file and inspect the various data structures. Each data structure in the file represents a node in the tree, with a branch for each pointer in the structure. The interactive mode of the Analyze/RMS_File utility maintains an item called the "structure pointer". The commands allow you to move this pointer through the tree structure and examine the file.