Importing data from a non-Informix source

The dbimport and dbload utilities can import data from any ASCII file that is properly formatted.

Most applications that produce data can export the data into files that have a suitable format for dbimport. If the format of the data is not suitable, use UNIX, Linux, or Windows utilities to reformat the data before you import it.

In addition to dbimport and dbload, the HCL Informix® Enterprise Gateway products and the HPL provide ways to access information from non-Informix sources.