Starting and Stopping Interactive SQL (ODBC)

Note: On Linux/UNIX, you must set the environment variables before running Interactive SQL. See Setting Environment Variables for more information.

Start ODBCISQL using either of the following methods:

• Select Start / Programs / Progress DataDirect OpenAccess SDK 8.1. Then, select Client for ODBC / Interactive SQL (ODBC).
• From a command prompt, change to the install_dir directory for the ODBC Client. Then, execute the ODBCISQL program:
  • On 32-bit Linux/UNIX: type ./tools/odbcisql and press ENTER.
  • On 64-bit Linux/UNIX: type ./tools/odbcisql64 and press ENTER.
  • On Windows: type odbcisql.exe and press ENTER.

The Interactive SQL (ODBC) window appears. Type a command at the ISQL> prompt.

Type exit at the ISQL> prompt.