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Configuring the ODBC Client : Using Interactive SQL for ODBC : Starting and Stopping Interactive SQL (ODBC)
 

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.
1. 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.
2. The Interactive SQL (ODBC) window appears. Type a command at the ISQL> prompt.
3. Type exit at the ISQL> prompt.