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. |
