--- title: Summary of Commands slug: help/en-us/dairycomp/summary-of-commands docTags: createdAt: 2026-01-26T11:43:19.451Z --- :::ExpandableHeading ## Where can I find a list of commands and switches in DairyComp? Use the Switch Manager to see all the available switches for all commands. Click **Command?** at the left side of the command line or navigate to the Help menu to open the Switch Manager, then browse the list of commands and switches. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3h8pSJcGUXEi4HGCCYPTA/pBoZ5o2FD94j-PhIGLlxT-20260508-200430.png" size="32" width="1150" height="736" darkWidth="1150" darkHeight="736" position="flex-start" showCaption="false"} For a comprehensive list of commands and switches you can download, see [Command Line Quick Reference Sheets](docId\:BCJOiPrw_ktwi75hWmJOv). ::: See the information below to view a summary of commands available in DairyComp: | \&#xNAN;**ALTER** | Configuration module or all customizations of items, commands, pens, events, and so on. | | -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **BREDSUM** | Used to examine the effectiveness of a breeding program. Switches include the following:\T = By Technician\O = By Breeding Code\B = By Number of Times Bred\I = Interval Analysis\N = By Cycle Number\E = 21 Day Heat Trial\Y = Include Heifers\V# = Voluntary Waiting Period\U = Bullpen Preg Rates\UR = Bullpen by 21 Days\A = Assume All Breedings\D or \D# = Select Date Range\X = Cross Measure 2 Variables | | \&#xNAN;**CHKFILE** | Utility to search for animal IDs, show available ID numbers, or fix corrupted animal records. | | \&#xNAN;**COWVAL** | Estimate an animal's value within the herd relative to an average fresh heifer. Also calculates the animal's pregnancy value. | | \&#xNAN;**ECON** | Utility used to calculate economic factors. Switches include the following:\E = Lists of animals with certain events within a certain time frame\I or \IR (\R with cull rate) = Calf summary table for last 365 days by month\ID = Table of all events for last 365 days by month\S = Table of all events for last 365 days by DIM | | **EGRAPH** | Graph of data from events. Can be done by calendar date, DIM for animals, or AGE for heifers. Can also graph remarks of the event instead of count of events. | | \&#xNAN;**EPLOT** | Used to graph body scores, height and weight measurements. | | **EVENTS** | Used to view a list or table of events for different time periods and parameters. Switches include the following:\2SI = Lists of animals with certain events within a certain time frame\3 = Calf summary table for last 365 days by month\5 = Table of all events for last 365 days by month\6 = Table of all events for last 365 days by DIM\7 = Table of all events for last 365 days by month of fresh | | \&#xNAN;**FILEOUT** | Used to export data items to CSV or TXT files. | | **GRAPH** | Used to graph one item by itself (histogram) or multiple against each other (scatter graph). | | **LIST /SHOW** | Used to create a listing of animals with certain items and conditions, within a specified sorting order. | | \&#xNAN;**MONITOR** | Procedure that lets you define, calculate, and report a group of herd management statistics. Typically run at the beginning of the month. | | \&#xNAN;**PCT** | Percent command is used to calculate the number of animals in the first condition that meet the conditions for the second list. | | \&#xNAN;**PLOT** | Used to graph test day information by test date or by DIM. | | **SIRES** | Used to look at or generate reports on the latest sire NAAB production and type proofs. | | **SUM** | Used to get averages for certain items or number of animals within certain groups. | :::ExpandableHeading ## Related Topics - [Troubleshoot the Command Line](docId\:SSOf7vqpmQN8mhbhnwmHQ) :::