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@@ -130,6 +130,14 @@ OPTIONS
i.e., the specified fields apply to all event types if the type string
is not given.
+ In addition to overriding fields, it is also possible to add or remove
+ fields from the defaults. For example
+
+ -F -cpu,+insn
+
+ removes the cpu field and adds the insn field. Adding/removing fields
+ cannot be mixed with normal overriding.
+
The arguments are processed in the order received. A later usage can
reset a prior request. e.g.: