
188 ◾ Cloud Database Development and Management
In the above general format, an item enclosed by a pair of square brackets is optional. e
keyword query is an SQL statement that generates the export result set. e {in | out | format |
queryout} expression gives data transfer directions. e vertical bar represents the OR operator.
e word format indicates that a format file is created. e word queryout is used to export the
result set returned by an SQL statement or stored procedure. Using the word –parameter, you can
specify the data format or other options. e commonly used parameters are
[-m max_errors] [-f format_file] [-e err_file]
[-F first ...