Daffodil DB

Tools Guide

June 2005
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 Table of Contents

Preface ................................................................................. 5
Purpose ........................................................................................... 5
Audience ......................................................................................... 5
Related Documentation ...................................................... 6
Getting Started with Daffodil DB Browser ........................ 7
Starting Daffodil DB Browser........................................................... 7
Daffodil DB Browser Operation modes ......................................... 11
Tool Bars of Daffodil DB Browser ................................... 12
Query Analyzer Mode Tool Bar ..................................................... 12
Browser Mode Tool Bar................................................................. 14
Menus of Daffodil DB Browser ........................................ 17
File Menu....................................................................................... 18
Tools Menu.................................................................................... 19
Windows Menu.............................................................................. 20
Pop up Menus ............................................................................... 22
Nodes in Daffodil DB Browser ......................................... 24
Daffodil Servers Node ................................................................... 24
Embedded Node ........................................................................... 25
Databases Node............................................................................ 27
Tables Node .................................................................................. 29
Columns Node ............................................................................................31
Indexes Node..............................................................................................33
Triggers Nodes ...........................................................................................35
Constraints Node ........................................................................................37
FullTextIndexes Node*................................................................................39
Views Node ................................................................................... 41
Procedures Node .......................................................................... 43
Roles Node.................................................................................... 45
Daffodil DB Browser Operation Modes........................... 47
Query Analyzer Mode.................................................................... 47
Message Tab ..............................................................................................48
Grid Tab......................................................................................................49

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 Procedure Tab ............................................................................................50
Execute Queries .........................................................................................51
Saving Queries written in QEPs in a file .....................................................55
Loading Queries saved in files....................................................................55
Using Multiple Query Executor Pads ..........................................................56
Running Multiple Sessions against a Database..........................................57
Executing Parameterized Queries ..............................................................58
Using ShowExecutionAction .......................................................................65
Browser Mode ............................................................................... 66
Creating and Dropping a Database.............................................................67
Creating and Dropping a Table ...................................................................69
Creating and Dropping a View ....................................................................73
Creating and Dropping a Procedure ...........................................................76
Creating and Dropping a Role ....................................................................78
Creating and Dropping an Index .................................................................80
Creating and Dropping a Trigger ................................................................82
Creating and Dropping a FullTextIndex ......................................................85
Import/Export ..............................................................................................87
Online Back-up* ..........................................................................................90
Offline Back-up* ..........................................................................................93
Restore*......................................................................................................95
Drop Schedule*...........................................................................................97
Daffodil DB Shell ............................................................... 99
Starting Daffodil DB Shell in Embedded Mode.............................. 99
Starting Daffodil DB Shell in Network Mode ................................ 100
Starting Daffodil DB Shell using the Property File ....................... 101
Executing Queries ....................................................................... 103
Executing Prepared Statements.................................................. 104
End Note .......................................................................... 105
Sign Up for Support ........................................................ 106
We Need Feedback! ........................................................ 107
License Notice................................................................. 108

* Features that are not supported in One$DB

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 Preface
Purpose
Daffodil DB Tools Guide explains how to use Daffodil DB Browser (the GUI tool) with
Embedded as well as Server versions of Daffodil DB. It also explains how to perform
various database operations on Daffodil DB using Daffodil DB Browser such as creating
a database, creating database objects, manipulating data, creating triggers etc.

Audience
This guide is intended to act as ready reference tool for

Software developers who might use Daffodil DB browser when building

applications with Daffodil DB.
End-users who might work with the database through GUI.

This guide assumes that you are familiar with the following concepts:

Fundamentals of JDBC (Java Database Connectivity).

SQL (Structured Query Language).
Basic Database Concepts.
Basic Java Programming Language.
It is also assumed that the reader has gone through 'Getting Started with Daffodil DB
Guide'.

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 Related Documentation

Daffodil DB Designed to help new and intermediate Daffodil DB users navigate

Getting Started and perform common tasks like Installing and Uninstalling Daffodil
Guide DB, How to start and stop Daffodil DB, Understanding key
variables used by Daffodil DB and Various ways of working with
Daffodil DB i.e. through JDBC interface, Daffodil DB Browser and
Daffodil DB Shell. Also briefly describes Daffodil DB Embedded
and Network Editions.

Daffodil DB Describes the architecture of Daffodil DB and provides the

System Guide information that the server administrator might need to keep
Daffodil DB running with high performance and reliability in a
server framework or a multi-user application server. Also describes
the standards on which Daffodil DB had been built, transaction
capabilities and some of the unique features supported by Daffodil
DB.

Covers all the SQL-99 features supported by Daffodil DB. This

Daffodil DB SQL ready reference tool describes in detail the syntax and semantics
Reference Guide of SQL language statements and elements for Daffodil DB. It
explains how to use SQL with Daffodil DB and how to perform
various database operations on Daffodil DB such as creating
tables or indexes, managing transactions and sessions, Daffodil
DB security features etc.

Daffodil DB JDBC Explains how to use Daffodil DB and JDBC technology to develop
Reference Guide applications. It describes the basic Daffodil DB and JDBC concepts
like JDBC 3.0 features supported by Daffodil DB, how to create
and access Daffodil DB databases through JDBC API, Daffodil DB
support for JDBC and JTA and how to use Daffodil DB in a
Distributed Transaction Processing environment.

Daffodil DB PHP Explains how to talk to Daffodil DB through PHP interface.

Extension Guide Describes in detail about the supported PHP functions, with which
a user can easily perform various tasks like
connecting/disconnecting to a database, executing queries,
distributed transaction processing, manipulating the ResultSet etc.

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 Getting Started with Daffodil DB Browser

Daffodil DB Browser is a GUI based database management tool. Daffodil DB Browser

can be used to carry out all database operations on Daffodil DB such as creating
database objects, querying database objects, manipulating data in database objects and
browsing database objects along with its associated properties etc.
You can connect to multiple Daffodil DB Embedded instances and Daffodil DB Server
instances running on multiple hosts using the same Daffodil DB Browser instance.

Starting Daffodil DB Browser

Daffodil DB Browser can be started by executing .bat or .sh file placed in
<DAFFODIL_HOME>/Tools
Working with Daffodil DB Embedded using Daffodil DB Browser
For starting Daffodil DB Embedded, execute the file BrowserEmbedded.bat or
BrowserEmbedded.sh available in <DAFFODIL_HOME>/Tools. A window appears
prompting the user to enter a user name and password.

Default User is "DAFFODIL" and default password is also "DAFFODIL". After filling the
user name and password, click on OK to start Daffodil DB Embedded on the local host.

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Daffodil DB Browser main frame opens with a tree in the left panel. You can select any
database from 'Database node'.

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Working with Daffodil DB Server using Daffodil DB Browser
When working with Daffodil DB server, the server needs to be running on the local or
remote machine before you connect to Daffodil DB server using Daffodil DB Browser.
To start Daffodil DB server, execute BrowserServer.bat or BrowserServer.sh placed in
<DAFFODIL_HOME>/Tools.
On executing the batch file, it prompts the user for Host and Port Number. Default
setting is local machine at port 3456. If change is required then you can change the
Host and Port Number according to your server settings.

If connection is successful, browser window appears and another window appears

prompting to enter a user name and password. Default User is DAFFODIL and default
password is also DAFFODIL.

After filling the user name and password, click on OK to start Daffodil DB Server on the
local host.

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Daffodil DB Browser main frame opens with a tree in the left panel. You can select any
database from 'Database node'.

Note: - For more information on how to start Daffodil DB server, refer to 'Getting Started
with Daffodil DB Guide'.

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Daffodil DB Browser Operation modes
Daffodil DB Browser operates in two different modes:

Query Analyzer Mode

Browser Mode

Query Analyzer Mode

Query Analyzer Mode is used for executing SQL statements and script files interactively.
Query Executer Pad (QEP) is used to execute queries. Executer pad is invoked by
selecting Query Analyzer Mode button from the toolbar of Daffodil DB Browser. You can
use QEP to execute queries on different Daffodil DB databases in embedded or server
mode.
In Query Analyzer Mode, you can execute any kind of query supported by Daffodil DB.
Browser Mode
Browser Mode is used for designing SQL statements and scripts interactively, to browse
various database objects and view database objects properties. Browser Mode can be
selected by deselecting Query Analyzer Mode button from the toolbar of Daffodil DB
Browser. You can use Browser Mode to graphically design queries through visual
interfaces.

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 Tool Bars of Daffodil DB Browser

Daffodil DB Browser toolbars can be categorized on the basis of different modes of

Daffodil DB Browser as:

Query Analyzer Mode Tool Bar

Browser Mode Tool Bar

Query Analyzer Mode Tool Bar

Query Analyzer Mode tool bar offers following functionalities:

Switch between Browser Mode and Query Analyzer Mode.

Open unlimited number of Query Executer Pads.
Cut, copy and paste text across clipboards and Query Execution Pads.
Load script files.
Select server, database and session.
Execute queries.

Tool Bar Buttons

Query Analyzer Mode Button
Query Analyzer Mode Button is a toggle button to switch between Browser Mode and
Query Analyzer Mode. When selected, it switches to Query Analyzer Mode and when
deselected, it switches back to Browser Mode.
New Query Executer Button
It is used to open a new Query Execution Pad.
Load Script Button
It is used to load an SQL script file.
Save
It is used to save contents of QEP to a file.
Cut, Copy and Paste Button
It is used to edit text on QEP.
Clear Button
It is used to clear QEP.
Find
It is used to find text in QEP.

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Refresh
It is used to refresh nodes shown in the browser from the database.
Execute
It is used to execute the selected query.
Undo
It is used to undo changes, character by character.
Redo
It is used to redo changes, character by character.
Database Combo Box
It is used to list the databases in the Daffodil DB embedded or server edition that is
selected in the Server Combo Box.

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Browser Mode Tool Bar
Browser Mode toolbar provides functionality of switching between Browser Mode and
Query Analyzer Mode, selecting nodes and refreshing the nodes.

Browser Tool Bar Buttons

Query Analyzer Mode
This is a toggle button to switch between Browser Mode and Query Analyzer Mode.
When selected, it switches to Query Analyzer Mode and when deselected, it switches
back to Browser Mode.
Up One Level
On clicking this button, the one level up node will be selected in the hierarchy.
Refresh
This button ensures that latest nodes are shown in the browser. It refreshes content of
the browser.

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Table Tool Bar Buttons
Table tool bar is displayed when a new table is created using Daffodil DB Browser in the
Browser mode.
Column Primary Key
It assigns or removes primary key constraint to the selected column.
To assign primary key to a column, select the column and then click on the Primary Key
toggle button. If Primary Key toggle button is pressed again, it removes the primary key
from the corresponding column
Table Primary Key
It creates primary key for the selected column(s).
When we click on this button, a dialog box opens to choose column(s) for primary key
and to assign name for this primary key.
Make Query
This creates a Create table query based on the options chosen for creating a table, and
displays it on the text area on the bottommost panel.
Run Query
This button helps to execute the query written on the text area on the bottommost panel.

Column Table Make Run

Primary Key Primary Key Query Query

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View Tool Bar Buttons
Add Table
Clicking on the Add Table button opens an Add Table Dialog box for the user to select
tables for creating a View.
Make Query
This creates a query for the user and shows it on the text area on the bottommost panel
of the view frame.
Run Query
This is used to execute a query.

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 Menus of Daffodil DB Browser
Menu Bar
Menu Bar provides the functionality of creating a database in the selected server,
connecting to a server, disconnecting from a server and to exit the Daffodil DB Browser.

There are three types of menus in the Menu Bar namely:

File Menu
Tool Menu
Windows menu

Apart from the above three, Daffodil DB Browser supports the following menus also:

Query Analyzer Pop up Menu ( which appear by right clicking on Query Executer
Pad)
Popup Menus (which appear by right-clicking on a node)

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File Menu
CreateDatabase
This menu option asks user to enter name of the database to be created and hence
creates a new database.
ReConnect
It is a Logoff/Login feature. It closes all the connections and opens Login dialog box to
connect to the database with a new User.
Refresh
This menu option reloads all information from the database.
Exit
It closes Daffodil DB Browser.

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Tools Menu

New Query Executer

It is disabled in Browser Mode but it becomes enabled when user selects the Query
Analyzer Mode by clicking the toggle button. It opens a new QEP.
Change DB Home
On selecting this menu option, user is given an option to close all existing sessions in
the database. If user opts yes, then user is prompted to enter a new Daffodil DB home
path and this mentioned path is set as new DAFFODILDB_HOME.

Description of Import, Export, Online Back-up, Offline Back-up and Restore are provided
on page no: 85 onwards

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Windows Menu
This menu has simple options that any GUI based application should possess. They are
Cascade, Tile and About.
Cascade and Tile
These options are used when you are working with multiple Query Executer Pads.
Cascading of QEPs

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Tiling of QEPs

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Pop up Menus
Query Analyzer Pop-up Menu

On right clicking the Query Execution Pad, the Query Analyzer Pop up Menu appears
and it displays the options for cascading or tiling Query Execution Pads, to open the
current QEP or all QEPs. It has features of cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, execute all, find,
replace, clear window, close window, close all windows etc.

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Node Pop-up Menu

On right clicking on any node like databases, tables, views, roles, procedures, users,
columns, indexes, constraints, triggers etc., a pop up menu appears displaying the
appropriate options for that particular node.

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 Nodes in Daffodil DB Browser

Daffodil Servers Node

On right clicking the node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for refreshing the
contents of the tree.

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Embedded Node
On right clicking the node a pop up menu appears showing the options of changing
DAFFODILDB_HOME for Daffodil DB and to refresh the contents.

Note: - For more information on DAFFODILDB_HOME, refer to Getting Started with

Daffodil DB Guide.

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Change Daffodil DB Home
On selecting this option user is given an option if he wants to close all existing sessions
on the database.

If user selects yes, then he is prompted to enter a new Daffodil DB home path and this
path is then set as new DAFFODILDB_HOME.

Note: The new path should exist at the specified location i.e. Daffodil DB Browser will
not create directories.
After entering the new path, and clicking OK, a dialog box appears, requesting the user
to enter a valid user name and password for Daffodil DB.

Note: Daffodil DB Home can't be changed when working with Daffodil DB Server edition.

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Databases Node
On clicking the Databases Node, all the databases present on the server are displayed
on the right panel of the Daffodil DB Browser and in the object tree.
On right clicking the Databases node, a pop up menu appears showing the options for
making new database, All Tasks (Import/Export), BackUp and refreshing the contents.

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Database Name Node
On clicking a particular database, list of various database objects like Tables, Views,
Users, Procedures and Roles gets displayed on the right pane of the window. Also, a
particular database node expands to display nodes for each database objects present in
the server in the object tree. On right clicking, a pop up menu appears displaying options
for dropping the database, dropping the schedule and refreshing the contents.

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Tables Node
On clicking the tables node, existing table names in the selected database are shown on
the right pane of the window. Also, tables node get expanded to show nodes for each
table objects that are present in the database in the left panel of the browser.
On right clicking Tables node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for creating
new table and refreshing the contents.

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Table Name Node
On clicking any table name node, a tabbed pane is displayed on the right pane of
Daffodil DB Browser having two tabs named "Details" and "Data".
Details Tab
Selecting Details tab displays the properties of a table (Table Catalog, Table Schema,
Table Name, Type and Remarks) and its corresponding values.
Data Tab
Selecting Data tab shows the sessions in which current user is working and the records
present in that table.
On right clicking Table Name Node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
dropping the table and refreshing the contents.
Also, the Table Name node can be expanded to display five child nodes namely:

Columns Node
Indexes Node
Triggers Node
Constraints Node
FullTextIndexes Node

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Columns Node
On clicking columns node, it gives an overview of the properties of all the columns
present in the table. These properties are Column Name, Column Type, Precision, Scale
and Nullable. Also, the columns node can be expanded to display all the Column Names
in a table in the left pane of the window.

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Column Name Node
On clicking the Column Name node, it gives a detailed view of the properties and values
of that particular column, which is present in that table. These properties are Name,
Type, Precision, Scale, Primary key, Default Value, Nulls Allowed, Related Table,
Relation, and Byte Size.

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Indexes Node
On clicking the indexes node, it gives all the indexes made on that table on the right
pane of Daffodil DB Browser. Also, the node is expanded to display all the indexes on
the table in the left pane of the window.
On right clicking the Indexes node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
making new indexes and refreshing the contents.

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Index Name Node
On clicking the Index Name Node, it gives the properties and corresponding values of
the index on the right pane of Daffodil DB Browser. These properties are Name,
Columns, and Sort Order.
On right clicking Index Name Node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
dropping the index and refreshing the contents.

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Triggers Nodes
On clicking the Triggers node, it gives the details of the existing triggers (Name,
ActionTime, TriggerEvent) on the right pane of Daffodil DB Browser. Also, the node is
expanded to display all the triggers in the left pane of the window.
On right clicking the triggers node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
creating new triggers and refreshing the contents. New trigger is created in the existing
database.

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Trigger Name Node
On clicking Trigger Name node, it displays a particular Trigger with its properties like
Trigger Name, Action Time, Trigger Event, Action Orientation, Old Alias, New Alias,
When Condition, and Trigger Statements on the right pane of the browser with its
corresponding values.
On clicking the Value of trigger statement property, an Ellipse button will appear on the
right side and on clicking the ellipse button, a dialog box will appear showing the trigger
description.

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Constraints Node
On clicking constraints node, it gives all the constraints made on the table with their
properties like Type and Deferability. Also, the node can be expanded to display every
constraint on the table in the left pane of the window.

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Constraint Name Node
On clicking the Constraint Name node, it displays a particular constraint with its
properties and values. The properties specified are constraint name, constraint type,
deferrable and columns.

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FullTextIndexes Node*
On clicking the FullTextIndexes node, it gives all the FullTextIndexes made on that table
on the right pane of Daffodil DB Browser. Also, the node is expanded to display all the
FullTextIndexes on the table in the left pane of the window.
On right clicking the FullTextIndexes node, a pop up menu appears displaying options
for making new FullTextIndexes and refreshing the contents.

* Features that are not supported by One$DB

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FullTextIndex Name Node
On clicking the FullTextIndex Name node, it displays a particular FullTextIndex with its
properties and values on the right pane of Daffodil DB Browser. The properties specified
are FullTextIndex name and the columns taken for indexing.
On right clicking FullTextIndex Name Node, a pop up menu appears displaying options
for dropping the FullTextIndex and refreshing the contents.

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Views Node
On clicking the Views Node, it gives all the Views created by users and its properties like
IsInsertable and IsUpdatable made on that table on the right pane of Daffodil DB
Browser. The Views are also displayed on the left panel of the browser as its child
nodes.
On right clicking Views node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for creating a
new View and refreshing the contents. This new View gets created in the existing
database.

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View Name Node
On clicking any View Name node, a tabbed pane is displayed on the right pane of
Daffodil DB Browser having two tabs named "Details" and "Data".
By selecting the Details tab, it displays a particular View with its properties and values
like Catalog, Schema, Name, Updatable, Insertable, Columns, and Query on the right
pane of the browser.
By selecting the Data tab, the details about the data entered are displayed.
On right clicking View Name Node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
dropping the View and refreshing the contents.

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Procedures Node
On clicking the Procedures Node, it gives all the procedures created by users on the
right pane of Daffodil DB Browser. The procedures also get displayed on the left pane of
the Browser as its child nodes.
On right clicking the Procedures node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
creating a new procedure and refreshing the contents. The new procedure is created in
the existing database.

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Procedure Name Node
On clicking the Procedure Name node, it displays a particular procedure with its
properties like Catalog, Schema, Name, SpecificName, RoutineType, Result Type,
Parameters, Language, and Procedure Query in the right pane of the Browser.
On right clicking the Procedure Name Node, a pop up menu appears displaying options
for dropping the Procedure and refreshing the contents.

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Roles Node
On clicking the Roles Node, it gives all the roles created by users on the right pane of
Daffodil DB Browser. The roles also get displayed on the left pane of the Browser as its
child nodes.
On right clicking the Roles node, a pop up menu appears displaying options for
creating a new role and refreshing the contents. The new role is created in the existing
database.

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Role Name Node

On clicking the Role Name node, it displays the name of the Role with its Grantor.

Roles can be dropped on right clicking the particular Role Name node.

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 Daffodil DB Browser Operation Modes

Query Analyzer Mode

Query Analyzer Mode is a graphical user interface for testing SQL statements and
scripts interactively. Query Executer Pad is used to execute the queries. Executer pad is
invoked by selecting Query Analyzer Mode button from the toolbar of Daffodil DB
Browser. Executer pad is displayed in the right pane of the window.
The query executer window is made up of Editor pane and Result pane. The Editor pane
is a text editor for passing SQL statements. The result of execution of the query is shown
on the result pane which in turn comprises of Grid tab, Message tab and Procedure tab.
The Grid tab displays returned result sets. The Messages tab displays successful
messages as well as error messages. The Procedure tab displays the statement wise
output of a procedure.
The results of DML and DDL Operations, except procedure statements
are shown on the message tab pane of the result pane.
The result of DQL Operations is shown on the grid tab of the result pane.
The result of Procedure statement is shown in procedure tab of the result
pane.

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Message Tab
The message tab displays the result of executing the create statements, insert, update
or delete queries. A single message tab is opened after a single query execution. If a
user selects multiple queries for execution, then multiple message tabs will be displayed.

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Grid Tab
A grid tab displays the result of executing select query(s). It displays the result set of
retrieved records. A single grid tab is opened for multiple queries. In case of multiple
queries, output is separated by split panes.

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Procedure Tab
The Procedure tab displays the statement wise output (separated by split panes) of a
procedure.
Note: The Procedure tab will appear only if we call a procedure.

Possible Tasks in the Query Analyzer Mode: -

Execute all types of Queries supported by Daffodil DB.

Save Queries written in Query Executer Pad in a file.
Load Queries saved in files.
Work using Multiple Query Executor Pads.
Run Multiple Sessions against a Database.
Execute Parameterized Queries.

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Execute Queries
In Query Analyzer Mode, queries are written on a text pad called Query Executer Pad
(QEP). A number of QEPs can be opened for query execution. Daffodil DB Browser can
manage as many QEPs as opened. You can execute an entire script or only selected
SQL statements in a Query Analyzer.
You can achieve a number of functionalities using QEPs like:

Execution of a complete script by creating or opening the script in the

Editor pane and pressing F5.
Execution of only selected SQL statements by highlighting the lines of
code in the Editor pane and pressing F5.
On clicking, it executes the selected Query or the one wherever cursor
lies (only that particular row or query).

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Examples
For executing a single line query, place cursor at that line and then press F5 or click
Execute button on the toolbar.
select * from student
select * from teacher
In this case only "select * from student" will be executed as this is the query, which is
selected on pressing F5.

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For executing a multiple line query, select the whole query and then press F5 or click on
Execute button on the toolbar.
select *
from student
select * from teacher
In this case again only "select * from student" will be executed as
select *
from student
was selected.

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For executing more than one query, select queries to execute and then press F5 or click
on "Execute" button on the toolbar.
select * from teacher
select * from student
In this case both "select * from teacher" and "select * from student" queries will be
executed as both
select * from student
select * from teacher
were selected.

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Saving Queries written in QEPs in a file
User can save all the queries written in a QEP by pressing save button on toolbar or in
Query Analyzer popup menu. On pressing save option, user is prompted to enter the file
name, and on entering the file name, all the queries in the currently selected executer
pad gets saved to the named file.
Loading Queries saved in files
User can retrieve any query file that had been saved earlier by using 'Load Queries
saved in files' option from the toolbar or from Query Analyzer popup menu. On pressing
load script option, user is prompted to enter the file name and on entering the file name,
all the queries, which are saved within the file, can be viewed on the currently selected
executer pad.

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Using Multiple Query Executor Pads
User can start multiple Query Executer Pads in order to work with different combinations
of databases + sessions (to be selected from database combos in toolbar) using the
'New Query Executer' Option in toolbar or Query Analyzer. User can fire queries in
currently selected executer pad for the database selected from database combo in
toolbar.

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Running Multiple Sessions against a Database
A user can work in different sessions on a database. User can switch between different
sessions by selecting between multiple Query Executer Pads

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Executing Parameterized Queries
Parameterized Query is one of the unique features that are available in Daffodil DB
Browser. Using Parameterized Queries, user frames the query once and '?' is passed in
place where conditional parameters are required. During execution, number of Text
Boxes appear in the panel corresponding to each '?' passed in the query.
User is also provided with the "Type of the value" that is to be passed, by providing the
name of the field corresponding to which value would be required.
Text Boxes will be displayed corresponding to each Column Name, that will indicate the
type of value user is supposed to enter.
Passing Parameters in the Parameterized Query
There are various ways by which parameters can be passed. Passing of parameters
differs in the way it appears in the queries, which involve predicates.
Note: - For detailed information on predicates, refer Daffodil DB SQL Reference Guide.
Following are some of the examples, which describe cases in which parameter passing
is different.Comparison Predicate case

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Example 1
select * from teacher where TeacherName =?
In the example above, one Text Box will be displayed against the label "TeacherName"
as there exist a single question mark in the query.
Character/String like values are required to be passed without single quotes. For e.g.
abc (and not 'abc').

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Example 2
select * from teacher where TeacherName =? and salary =?
In the example above, two text Boxes will be displayed against the label "TeacherName"
and "salary" as there exist two question marks in the query.
Here values will be passed in the order of the columns and according to the type of the
column.

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In Predicate case
Example 1
select * from teacher where salary = (?)
In the example above, a single text box will appear and a single value will be required to
be specified in the text box.

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Example 2
select * from teacher where (salary, teachername) in ((?,?))
In the example above, '?' refers to value corresponding to each mentioned column. In
this case two text Boxes are opened, one for each column.
Here single value will be provided, one for each column and in the following format: -
Value in Box 1 will be 6000
Value in Box 2 will be Mr. Henry.

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Like Predicate case
Let us suppose parameterized query to be:
select * from teacher where teachername Like (?)

In the example above, a single box will be opened and if you pass the value s% , all rows
starting with 's' from the column teachername will be retrieved.

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Between Predicate case
Example
select * from teacher where salary between ? and ?

In the example above, two text boxes will be opened, one for each '?' and the values will
be provided in an asymmetric order.

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Using ShowExecutionAction

If user wants to see the Execution plan of select query, then user may click
ShowExecutionPlan button. On clicking, Execution plan will be displayed.

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Browser Mode

Performing DDL Operations in Browser Mode.

DDL operations are used to create, manipulate and drop schema definitions.
Note: - For Detailed Information on DDL Statements, refer Daffodil DB SQL Reference
Guide
The operations supported in Browser Mode are:

Create & Drop Database Statement

Create & Drop Table Statement
Create & Drop View Statement
Create & Drop Procedure Statement
Create & Drop Role Statement
Create & Drop Index Statement
Create & Drop Trigger Statement
Create & Drop FullTextIndex Statement
Import/Export
Online/Offline Backup and Restore

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Creating and Dropping a Database
Create database
Perform the following steps for the Creation of Database in the Browser Mode:

Right click on the Databases Node and then select Create Database
option from the pop up menu OR Click the File Menu and select Create
Database.

OR

A dialog box will appear, requesting user to enter the database name. On
entering database name and pressing "OK", database with the specified
name is created.

On clicking the Advance Option button (optional), the dialog box will
extend to specify Optional properties like user name, password,
increment factor, file size, cluster size, unicode support, multiple file
support, encryptions algorithm and encryption key.

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Dropping a Database
Dropping a Database in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of database to be deleted and select Drop Database
option from the pop up menu.

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Creating and Dropping a Table
Creating a Table
Various Steps that are needed to create a Table in the Browser Mode are as follows:
Browse the tree to the node named "Tables". Right Click this node and
select Create Table option from the popup menu.

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 It opens a New Table Frame for creating a table. The Table Frame holds
place for specifying column names, their data types, length of the column
and other column properties. After making the entries, click on the Make
Query button and you will be prompted to enter the database name.
Enter the database name and click OK. Now you can write your queries in
the lower part of the table frame.

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 After entering the table name, user has to specify the information on table
columns i.e. column names, column types, column size and whether nulls
are allowed for the columns or not.
User can specify selected column as primary key column or can also
specify combination of selected columns as composite keys by pressing
Primary Key button on the new table toolbar.

Now after entering information in the table, user can click SQL query
(make) button on the toolbar to view the query generated for this table.
This query will be shown in the text Area.
User may click edit the query, which is displayed in the text area.
Once user enters the edit mode, there is no relation between the visual
interface and query.
To execute the query, user has to click run button on the toolbar.
The dialog box appears prompting user to confirm if the query to be
executed is the one they intended to fire.

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 Click "OK" or "CANCEL". On pressing Ok, if the table is created
successfully then 'Query successfully executed ' is displayed in the text
area, otherwise relevant error message is displayed in the text Area.
Click "REFRESH" button to display the currently created table.

Dropping a Table
Dropping a Table in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the table name and you will get a drop option in the pop up menu.
Select Drop Table option to drop the selected table.

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Creating and Dropping a View
Various Steps needed to create a View in the Browser Mode are listed below
Browse tree to the node named "Views". Right Click the node and select
Create View option from the popup menu.

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 A new window appears for creating the view.
Click on "add table" option. A dialog box is opened displaying tables
present in the database.
Click the table and press add button to add tables. User can add as
many tables as he wants by using the "CTRL" key.
After adding tables, close the dialog box.

User can create relationships by connecting table columns with the

columns of the other tables that are compatible in data types.
User has to select columns (from the tables displayed in the graphical
interface), which he wants to have in his view. Click the columns that user
wants to be in the create view query.
After selecting the columns in the table, user can click make button or
SQL button on the toolbar to view the query generated for the view.
On clicking the Make Query button, a dialog box appears prompting for
the view name.
Enter view name.
Click "OK". The query will be displayed in the text area.
User may edit the query, which is displayed in the text area.
Once user enters edit mode, there is no relation between visual interface
and the query.
To execute the query, click on Run Query button.

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 The dialog box appears prompting user to confirm that the query to be
executed is the one they intended to fire.
Click "OK" or "CANCEL". On pressing OK, if the table is created
successfully, then 'Query successfully created' will be displayed;
otherwise relevant error message is displayed.

Dropping a View
Dropping a View in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of View to be deleted and select Drop View option from the pop
up menu.

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Creating and Dropping a Procedure
Various Steps that are needed to create a Procedure in the Browser Mode are as
follows:
Browse the tree to the node named "Procedures". Right Click the node
and select Create Procedure option from the popup menu.

The Procedure dialog box appears that allows user to specify procedure
on a particular table.
User has to specify the Procedure name.
User can specify the parameters or can leave it, as this feature is
optional.

Note: Only IN Parameters are supported in procedure statement in the Browser Mode.

The specific name of the procedure and language is optional. User can
leave it vacant.
The SQL procedure statement can not be left empty. User has to specify
the procedure statement.
After entering all the required information, click on Make Query button.
The SQL query for the procedure created is displayed. User can even edit
the query.

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 Click "OK" button to fire the create procedure statement. If the procedure
is successfully created, a message "Procedure Successfully Created" is
displayed, otherwise appropriate error message is displayed.

Dropping a Procedure
Dropping a Procedure in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of Procedure to be deleted and select Drop Procedure option
from the pop up menu.

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Creating and Dropping a Role
Creating a Role
Various Steps that are needed to create a Role in the Browser Mode are as follows:
Browse the tree to the node named "Roles". Right Click the node and select Create
Role option from the popup menu.

On clicking Create Role option, a new window for creating Role is opened. Fill in
the fields like Name and Grantor and click OK.

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Dropping a Role
Dropping a Role in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of Role to be deleted and select Drop Role option from the pop
up menu.

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Creating and Dropping an Index

Creating an Index
Various Steps needed to create an Index in the Browser Mode are listed below:
Browse tree to the node named "Indexes". Right Click the node and select
Create Index option from the popup menu.

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 Upon clicking the Create Index option, a new window appears which holds place
for specifying column names of the table and its sort order. After filling up the
Index Name, click the SQL button which fills the text area with the query
generated to create the indexes according to the user inputs. Then click on "OK"
button and a message will appear "Index created successfully".

Dropping an Index
Dropping an Index in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of the Index to be deleted and select Drop Index option from the pop
up menu.

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Creating and Dropping a Trigger
Creating a Trigger
Various Steps needed to create a Trigger in the Browser Mode are as follows:
Browse the tree to the node named "Triggers". Right Click this node and
select Create Trigger option from the popup menu.

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 The Create Trigger dialog box appears that allows user to specify trigger
on a particular table.

It is mandatory to specify the trigger name; it can not be left vacant.

The Trigger Action Pane is optional.
User can escape the referencing part but in case it is marked as checked
by the user, then user has to specify correlation name or alias name.
User has to specify at least one SQL statement and this field can not be
left vacant.
After entering all the required information, click on Make Query button.
The SQL query for the trigger created is displayed. User can even edit the
query.
Click on "OK" button to fire the Create Trigger statement. If the trigger is
successfully created, a message "Trigger Successfully Deployed" is
displayed, otherwise appropriate error message is displayed.

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Dropping a Trigger
Dropping a Trigger in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of the Trigger to be deleted and select Drop Trigger option from
the pop up menu.

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Creating and Dropping a FullTextIndex
Creating a FullTextIndex
Various Steps needed to create a FullTextIndex in the Browser Mode are listed below:
Browse tree to the node named "FullTextIndex". Right Click the node and select
Create FullTextIndex option from the popup menu.

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 Upon clicking the Create FullTextIndex option, a new window appears which
holds place for specifying FullTextIndex Name and columns (Character Type) of
the table. Clicking the Make Query (SQL) button fills text area with the query
generated to create indexes according to the user inputs. Now click the "OK"
button and a message will appear "FullTextIndex Created Successfully"

Dropping a Fulltext Index

Dropping a FulltextIndex in the Browser Mode:
Right click on the name of the FulltextIndex to be deleted and select Drop FulltextIndex
option from the pop up menu.

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Import/Export
Various Steps needed to Import/Export databases in the Browser Mode are:
Right click on databases node and choose AllTasks -> Import/Export option
OR Click on the Tool menu and select Import/Export option.

OR

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 Enter appropriate source & destination URL and driver names.

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 User will be asked whether to import/export whole database or some selected
tables. Depending on user's choice, data will be imported/exported.

Click on Finish.

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Online Back-up*
1. Right Click on the Databases node, choose Backup, and then select
OnlineBackup option OR Click on the Tools menu and select OnlineBackup

OR

* Features that are not supported by One$DB

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 2. Select desired database from the combo for which backup is required.
3. Enter a name for the backup.
4. Enter path of the disk/drive where backup is required to be placed.
5. Check the Overwrite option (Optional), if user wants to overwrite any existing
backup by the same name on the chosen path.

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 6. (Optional) Scheduling

Check scheduling option, if user wants to create schedule for

regular backups.
Enter schedule name for the corresponding database.
Select scheduling type; it is Inconsistent Online Backup by
default.
Enter the reoccurrence time in numeric (years / months / days /
weeks / hours / minutes) for backup. i.e. interval between
consecutive backups.
Select Starting date from which you intend to start scheduling.
Select date and time (24-hour format) for scheduling to start on.

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Offline Back-up*
1. Right Click on Databases Node, choose BackUp, and then Offline Backup
option OR Click on Tools menu

OR

* Features that are not supported by One$DB

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 2. Select the desired database for backup.
3. Enter a name for the backup.
4. Enter path of the disk/drive where user wants to place the backup.
5. Check the Overwrite option (Optional), if user wants to overwrite any
existing backup by the same name on the chosen path.

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Restore*

1. Right Click on Databases, choose Backup, and then select Restore

option for Backup.

OR

* Features that are not supported by One$DB

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 2. Enter name of the database by which restoration is desired.
3. Enter path of the disk/drive from where user wants to restore the backup.
4. Select the backup for restoring.

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Drop Schedule*

1. Right Click on Databases node or any Database Name node.

OR

* Features that are not supported by One$DB

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 2. Select the desired database.
3. Select the schedule to be dropped.

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 Daffodil DB Shell

Daffodil DB Shell is a command-line tool for executing SQL queries. It can execute in
two modes, Embedded and Network.

Starting Daffodil DB Shell in Embedded Mode

To start Daffodil DB Shell in Embedded mode, execute the following command:
Command Prompt > Shell
User shall be prompted for the following properties:

Properties Description

User name Required for accessing Daffodil DB

database.

Password Password for the user.

Daffodil Home Path, where database exists or user wants

to create a new database.

Database name Database name on which user wants to

work or desires to create (if not exists).

StackTrace [true/false] TRUE, if user wants to visualize the

exception trace.

DatabaseOption [Standard/Custom] [default: Standard] CUSTOM, if user wants

to set properties.

InitialFileSize [size] [default: 5MB] InitialFileSize of the

database file.

MultiFileSupport [true/false] [default: false] TRUE, if user wants to store

data in multiple

IncrementFactor [size] [default: 100], Incremental size of the file.

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Starting Daffodil DB Shell in Network Mode
To use Daffodil DB Shell for executing SQL queries on Daffodil DB server, the server
must be started before Daffodil DB Shell starts by executing the following command:
Command Prompt > Shell
User shall be prompted for the following properties:

Properties Description

User name Required for accessing Daffodil DB

database.

Password Password for the user.

Host Name of the system, where Daffodil DB

Server is running.

Port Port number on which server has started at

the host.

Database name Database name on which user wants to

work or desires to create (if not exists).

StackTrace [true/false] TRUE, if user wants to visualize the

exception trace.

InitialFileSize [size] [default: 5MB], InitialFileSize of the

database file.

DatabaseOption [Standard/Custom] [default: Standard] CUSTOM, if user wants

to set properties.

MultiFileSupport [true/false] [default: false], TRUE, if user wants to

store data in multiple files

IncrementFactor [size] [default: 100] Incremental size of the file.

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Starting Daffodil DB Shell using the Property File
User can pass the required information for starting Daffodil DB Shell (mentioned above)
from a property file as well. In this case, user is required to pass the property file name
as an argument to the DaffodilDBShell command.
Keys that a user can define in the Poperty file:
Username, Password, Mode, Host, Port, DatabaseName, DBpath
Note: - All the keys mentioned above are case sensitive.
E.g.
Command Prompt > DaffodilDBShell Dshell.properties="c:\\shell.prop"

Contents of shell.Prop for Embedded mode are

Property Default Value

User name daffodil
Password daffodil
Database name school
StackTrace [true/false] false
DatabaseOption [Standard/Custom] Standard

When database option is custom, we may specify the following properties

InitialFileSize 5MB
MultiFileSupport [true/false] false
IncrementFactor [size] 100

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Contents of shell.Prop for Network mode are

Property Default Value

User name daffodil
Password daffodil
Database name school
StackTrace [true/false] false
Mode no default value[If mode is not set,
shell runs in Embedded mode]

With Mode, we may specify Host and Port properties

Host localhost
Port 3456
DatabaseOption [Standard/Custom] Standard

When database option is custom, we may specify the following properties

InitialFileSize 5MB
MultiFileSupport [true/false] false
IncrementFactor [size] 100

Mode
This property specifies the mode of server (Embedded/Network).
r is used for Network mode. If mode is not specified, then it runs as Embedded mode.

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Executing Queries
User can execute all the queries supported by Daffodil DB, using Daffodil DB Shell.
All SQL queries must be terminated by a ';'( semicolon). User can give multiple queries
at one time in a single line but every query must end with a ';' (semicolon).
Few important commands understood by Daffodil DB Shell are:

HELP - displays the help

VERSION - displays the version of DaffodilDB server
RUN <filename> - executes a script file containing SQL queries. The
queries are executed in the order they appear in the script file. # is used
for commenting lines in the script file. RUN command is not terminated
bye ';'.
EXECUTE <filename> - this command is also used for executing SQL
script, the same way as RUN does, but the difference is that it runs the
script successfully even if SQL statements are not written in its correct
dependency order in the script.
Connect - to connect with other Daffodil DB databases.
EXIT/QUIT - to quit from Daffodil DB Shell.
To create a procedure through Shell add ';' in the end of the Procedure.

Query to enumerate all tables and views in database

SELECT TABLE_CATALOG, TABLE_SCHEMA, TABLE_NAME, TABLE_TYPE

FROM system.Information_Schema.Tables;

Query to get the description of a table

A View system.information_schema.columns is defined to get description of a
table.
Columns of this View are:

TABLE_CATALOG : Catalog Information

TABLE_SCHEMA : Schema Information
TABLE_NAME : Table Name
COLUMN_NAME : Column Name
IS_NULLABLE : To check if a column contains a null value
DATA_TYPE : Data type of the column
COLUMN_SIZE : Size of the column
NUMERIC_SCALE : Scale in case of the field of decimal type

E.g.

Select * from system.information_schema.columns where table_na decimal type

me = '<table name>';

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Executing Prepared Statements
You can execute JDBC Prepared statements using Daffodil DB Shell as well.
For example
If given a query "insert into Post values (?,?,?);", Daffodil DB Shell prompts user to enter
values of each IN parameters as:
Enter the value of [PostId] E0001
Enter the value of [PostName] Principle
Enter the value of [PostRank] A1

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 End Note

Although this manual reflects the most current information possible, you should read the
Daffodil DB Release Notes from time to time for latest information and updates on
Daffodil DB/One$DB
Release Notes are available at: http://www.daffodildb.com/daffodil-release-notes.html

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 Sign Up for Support

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remember to sign up for the benefits you are entitled to as a Daffodil DB customer.

For free support, be a part of our online developer community at Daffodil Developer
Forum

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For more information regarding support, write to us at: [email protected]

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 License Notice

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All Rights Reserved.

This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may
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