DIRECTORY
- Last UpdatedDec 16, 2025
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Purpose
List required directory information.
Syntax
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DIRECTORY ( ANGLE) < SECTION > < /FILE=$F > |
Description
This command will list the contents of the specified directory.
The output is dependent on the type of entity but basic output contains the Name or Position of the item, the creation Date and Time and a flag to indicate whether the entity is SWITCHed ON or OFF.
DIRECTORY ANGLE
Lists the contents of the angle directory.
Command Modifiers

Examples
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DIR ANGLE |
DIRECTORY BOUNDARY
Lists the contents of the BOUNDARY directory. The boundary directory can contain the following curves:
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Flat of bottom (FOR)
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Flat of side (POS)
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Stem Profile
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Stem Radii
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Stem Tangent
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Stern Profile
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Stern Radii
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Stern Tangent
Examples
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DIR BOU |
DIRECTORY BUTTOCK or WATERLINE
Lists the contents of the BUTTOCK or WATERLINE directory.
Examples
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DIR BUTT |
DIRECTORY CAMBER or SHEER
Lists the contents of the CAMBER or SHEER directories includes the names of the Clines that were used to create that curve.
Examples
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DIR CAM |
DIRECTORY CLINE
Lists the contents of the CLINE directory. The directory list can be restricted to a selected geometry type and/or view using the appropriate modifiers.
Parameter Modifiers:


Examples
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DIR CLINE |
DIRECTORY DECK
The brief output for DECKS shows the name(s) of the Camber and Sheer curves used to create the deck together with the size and extent of the Gunwhale if it has been defined.
The full output also shows the Deck Frames that have been created.
Selected Decks can be listed by either specifying their name explicitly or by using wildcards.
Examples
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DIR DECK |
DIRECTORY DESIGN or SECTION
The Design and Section directories include the position of the curve in terms of its Constant Dimension ( CD ), its Station value and its Frame number ( if defined ).
Examples
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DIR DES |
DIRECTORY DIAGONAL or KNUCKLE or PLINE or TANGENT
Lists the contents of the DIAGONAL, KNUCKLE, PLINE or TANGENT directory.
Examples
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DIR DIA |
DIRECTORY FRAME
Lists the currently defined Frame Spacing table.
Examples
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DIR FRAME |
DIRECTORY PARTICULARS
This lists the General Particulars of the ship and includes the following:
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External design name
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Internal Ship name
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Overall length
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Length Between Perpendiculars
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Beam
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Draft
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Depth of Centreline
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Flat of Keel( Half siding ) value
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Rise of Floor
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Bilge Radius
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Rake of Keel
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Stern Overhang
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Maximum z point
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Minimum z point
Examples
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DIR PART |
DIRECTORY PATCH < $L >
A PATCH definition is normally shown in brief form but the complete definition can be output by specifying the /FULL qualifier. The name(s) of the PATCH can be specified in full or by using wildcards. The /REGENERATE qualifier will refit the patches automatically if any changes have been done.
Examples
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DIRECTORY PATCH |
DIRECTORY PLATE < Strake > < Plate >
A PLATE definition is normally shown in brief form but their complete definition can output by specifying the /FULL qualifier. All the PLATES in a particular Strake can be listed or a particular Plate can be selected. The Stake and Plate names can be specified in full or by using wildcards.
Examples
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DIRECTORY PLATE |
DIRECTORY SAC
A list of SACs will be output with their respective drafts and trims. If no names are supplied, then all SACs will be listed. If the /FULL option is given then the properties for each SAC will be calculated and output in tabular form.
Command Qualifiers
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<$L> |
The directory list can be limited to a selection of curve (for named curve such as knuckles and plines). This can include wildcards. |
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/FILE= $F |
The output is written to the specified file. |
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/QUIET |
No output is written. However, the macro variable listed in are generated. |