Paul writes:

> >  :setclock correction=10;gradual
> >  The NOW or GRADUAL option requires both DATE and TIME. (CIERR 11705)
>
> >If it's not a "bug", then certainly the help text doesn't match reality!
>
> The ORBiT pocket guide shows the correct syntax.

No, I'd say that in this case the Pocket Guide describes the
"as-implemented" syntax :)

I'd claim that HP's syntax is correct, and that it's a bug that you
can't use GRADUAL/NOW on a CORRECTION=.  If GRADUAL makes sense
on a DATE=/TIME= SETCLOCK, then it makes sense on a "CORRECTION="
SETCLOCK command.

I've emailed Jeff Vance, suggesting the real bug (the lack of support
of NOW/GRADUAL on CORRECTION=) be fixed.

> Take a closer look at the Pocket Guide: there are quite a few cases
> where we don't describe syntax the same way that MPE's HELP does.

I recommend the Pocket Guide, BTW.

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