Creating a custom data table
Issue 3.0 May 2002
133
4. At the
$
prompt, type the following pathname:
/usr/informix/bin/isql.
Press
Return.
The INFORMIX logo is displayed, followed by the INFORMIX Main Menu:
Build the table
In INFORMIX, you can select menu items in one of two ways:
●
Use the arrow keys (
→
or
←
) to move the cursor to the menu option. Then, press
Return.
●
Type the first character of the menu option.
Note:
To escape from a step and go back to the previous step, press
Del
,
depending on your keyboard.
To build the table:
1. At the INFORMIX Main Menu, select
Table
.
The
system displays the Select Database
screen.
2. Type
cms
, and press Return.
The system displays the Table menu:
INFORMIX-SQL:
Form Report Query-language User-menu Database Table Exit
Run, Modify, Create, or Drop a form.
-------------------------------------------- Press CTRL-W for Help --------
SELECT DATABASE >>
Choose a database with the Arrow Keys, or enter name, then press Return.
------------------ cms --------------------- Press CTRL-W for Help --------
CMS
TABLE:
Create Alter Infor Drop Exit
Create a new table.
------------------ cms --------------------- Press CTRL-W for Help --------