| title | Specifies the title stored in the output file. |
| object | Specifies an object type and area to included in the output file. |
| ignore-uncontained | Indicates that input objects which do not match an "object" command are not errors. |
| file | Specifies an input file (.LNS or .TPS). |
| output | Specifies the name of the output file. |
| end | Indicates the end of the .MAP file. |
The command keyword must be the first non-space text on the line and must be in spelt exactly as listed above, in lower case.
Comments can be included in the .MAP file by starting the line with an asterisk ("*") or single quote ("'").
Commands are processed in the order they are encountered. For example, object and ignore-uncontained commands only affect subsequent file commands. However, the output file is not written until the end command is encountered.