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OdxSQL Quick Reference

OdxSQL Overview OdxSQL Commands OdxSQL SettingsOdxSQL ScriptsSQL SELECT Omnidex SQL

OdxSQL Uses

OdxSQL is a console application for manually entering Omnidex SQL Statements and OdxSQL Commands.

Use OdxSQL for processing Data Definition Scripts to create Omnidex Environments and Indexes.

Use OdxSQL to test SQL SELECTs and ODBC, JDBC and Network Services set up.

Use OdxSQL to prototype Omnidex Queries and use the Explain Command to review optimization.

Common ways to run OdxSQL

os> odxsql
os> odxsql envfile
os> odxsql dsnfile -odxnet -odbc
os> odxsql -?
os> odxsql -use scriptfile

Running OdxSQL Explained:

odxsql Run OdxSQL. Use the CONNECT command to connect to an Omnidex Environment
odxsql dsnfile -odxnet -odbc Run OdxSQL and an OdxNET background process and connect to the DSN using ODBC
odxsql envfile Run OdxSQL and connect to the 'envfile'
odxsql -? Displays OdxSQL command line options
odxsql -use scriptfile Run OdxSQL and read and process the scriptfile of OdxSQL Statements and Commands.

OdxSQL Important Information

  • OdxSQL connects to an Omnidex Environment or ODBC or JDBC Omnidex File Datasource (DSN).
  • OdxSQL automatically terminates commands and SQL Statements with a return <cr>.
  • Use the backslash [ \ ] statement continuation character for multi line statements.
  • Use SET CONTINUATION OFF to use the semicolon character as the statement terminator.
  • Use HELP <cr> to display a list of commands and SQL Statements.
    • Use HELP <command> to display the syntax for the command.
  • Use SET <cr> to show a list of the current OdxSQL settings.
  • Use SET ? to get a list of OdxSQL Set options.
  • Use SHOW <table> to show information on a table with the tables's column layout.
    • Use SHOW ALL to see all tables, including internal system tables.
  • Create scripts and process with the USE <scriptfile> command or the OdxSQL -use scriptfile
  • Use EDIT to edit the last statement using Windows Notepad or Linux/Unix vi or emacs.
  • Use SET EDIT to change the editor of choice.
  • Use EDIT file to edit a script file without leaving OdxSQL and then USE file to run.
  • Use EDIT n to edit a command in the Command History Stack.
  • Edit previous commands by using the UP ARROW and scrolling through the commands.
    • Use the Right and Left Arrow, Insert, Delete, Home, and End keys to edit.
  • Use HISTORY to display a numbered list of previous commands.
    • Use the history number to re-execute the numbered command.
    • Use a period ( . ) to execute the last command.

See Also

  • OdxSQL Command Line Options
  • OdxSQL Commands
  • OdxSQL Settings
  • OdxSQL Script Examples
  • SQL SELECT
  • SQL SELECT Examples
  • Omnidex SQL Statements
OdxSQL Overview OdxSQL Commands OdxSQL SettingsOdxSQL ScriptsSQL SELECT Omnidex SQL
 
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