VMS Help  —  Getinput  /TYPE
   /TYPE=INTEGER

   When the user is only allowed to enter an integer as answer,
   use /TYPE=INTEGER. The user is then prompted for an integer answer.

   /TYPE=DATE

   When the user is only allowed to enter a valid OpenVMS date
   as answer, use /TYPE=DATE. The user is then prompted for a date
   as answer.

   As input TODAY, TOMORROW and YESTERDAY are also accepted.

   /TYPE=FILE

   When the user is only allowed to enter a valid OpenVMS file
   specification as answer, use /TYPE=FILE. The user is then prompted
   for a valid file specification.
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Examples

GETINPUTHELP.HLB

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