Describe a map
The following diagram illustrates the syntax to describe a map.
Describing a map >>-onpladm describe map -mapname-- -f--+---+--------------------> +-l-+ '-u-' .-----------------------. V | >----+-------------------+-+----------------------------------->< +- -p -projectname--+ +- -F -specfilename-+ '- -S -servername---'
Element | Purpose | Key considerations |
---|---|---|
-f | Flags to specify the type of job | The default is load job. |
l | Specifies a load job | None |
u | Specifies an unload job | None |
-F specfilename | Sets the specification file | The default value is the standard output. |
mapname | Sets the map name | None |
-p projectname | Identifies the project where the format and map are stored | None |
-S servername | Sets the onpload database server | The default is the value of the INFORMIXSERVER environment variable. |