Writing applications and using the sample program

To write applications for Db2® Spatial Extender, you must understand the requirements and review the sample program.

Including the Db2 Spatial Extender header file in spatial applications
Db2 Spatial Extender provides a header file that defines constants that can be used with the stored procedures and functions of the Db2 Spatial Extender.
Calling Db2 Spatial Extender stored procedures from an application
If you plan to write application programs that call any of the Db2 Spatial Extender stored procedures, you use the SQL CALL statement and specify the name of the stored procedure.
Db2 Spatial Extender sample program
The Db2 Spatial Extender sample program, runGseDemo, has two purposes. You can use the sample program to become familiar with application programming for Db2 Spatial Extender, and you can use the program to verify the Db2 Spatial Extender installation.

Parent topic: Db2 Spatial Extender