SQL and System/36 File Names

July 17, 2002 Timothy Prickett Morgan

Hey, Ted:

Is it possible for interactive SQL to access a file whose name contains a period (.)?

— John

Yes. Enclose the file name in double quotes (“).

select * from tholts/"AP.VENDR" 
  where F00001 like '%BILL%'

If the library name has a period, enclose the library name in double quotes.

select * from "MY.LIB"/"AP.VENDR" 
  where F00001 like '%BILL%'

Be sure to key quoted names in all caps.

— Ted

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