1.DBG> SPAWN $ This example shows that the SPAWN command, without a parameter, creates a subprocess at DCL level. You can now enter DCL commands. Log out to return to the debugger prompt. 2.DBG> SPAWN/NOWAIT/INPUT=READ_NOTES/OUTPUT=0428NOTES This command creates a subprocess that is executed in parallel with the debugging session. This subprocess executes the DCL command procedure READ_NOTES.COM. The output from the spawned operation is written to the file 0428NOTES.LOG. 3.DBG> SPAWN/NOWAIT SPAWN/OUT=MYCOM.LOG @MYCOM This command creates a subprocess that is executed in parallel with the debugging session. This subprocess creates another subprocess to execute the DCL command procedure MYCOM.COM. The output from that operation is written to the file MYCOM.LOG.