EFORMAT keyword

Use the EFORMAT keyword to specify the format of the output file for the EXTRACT command.

EFORMAT is an optional keyword for the EXTRACT command.

Related keywords:
None.
Format:
Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramEFORMAT=STDDBTHDUNLOADTFMTURUSER
STD
Standard extract format is to be used. The format is the same as the standard format for the Online Data Extract (ODE) utility.
DBT
Format of the extracted segment records is the same as that of FPB Unload or Reload.
HDUNLOAD
Format of the extracted segment records is the same as that of HD Reorganization Unload utility.
TFMT
Extracted segment records are improved, which means that the prefix part of the record is generated on the basis of the maximum number of segment levels that are defined in a DBD.
UR
Format of the extracted segment records is the same as that of unload or reload of TRIMAR.
USER
Allows more granular control of the output file. This format should be used when an existing application program requires extracted data in a specific format.
Default:
EFORMAT=STD
Site default support:
Supported.
Keyword abbreviation:
Supported.