key-generation algorithms have a subsidiary key size.
.TP
.BI "\-p, \-\-parameters " tag
-Selects a key containing parameter values to copy. Not all
-key-generation algorithms allow the use of shared parameters. A new key
-also inherits attributes from its parameter key.
+Selects a key containing parameter values to copy.
+A new key also inherits attributes from its parameter key.
.TP
.BI "\-A, \-\-seedalg " seed-alg
Use the deterministic random number generator algorithm
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+.TP
+.B empty
+Generate an empty key, with trivial contents.
+This is useful as a `parameters' key,
+carrying attributes to be applied to other keys
+if they don't require more detailed parameters.
.SS "expire"
Forces keys to immediately expire. An expired key is not chosen when a
program requests a key by its type. The keys to expire are listed by