Data Transformation Engine Execution Commands Reference Guide

Chapter 1 - Executing Maps Using Command Server Commands
Execution Commands Reference Guide
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From a Command Line
You can execute a particular map or a command file containing a list of maps to
execute from the command line of the system hosting your Command Server. The
syntax is:
MERCATOR|MERCNT {
map [ exec_command …]|@ command_file }…
Note Ensure your current directory is where the Command Server is located or specify
the relative path or full path, as applicable, when entering the command.
Option Description
MERCATOR
Specifies the name of the Command Server program for a
UNIX platform.
MERCNT
Specifies the name of the Command Server program for a
Microsoft Windows platform.
map
Specifies the name of the compiled map (.mmc) file to run.
If applicable, include the full path or a relative path to the
directory that contains the map file.
exec_command
Specifies any execution command and its associated options
that you want to use to override the settings compiled into
the map file when the specified map is run.
command_file
Specifies the name of a command file that contains a list of
maps to execute. If applicable, include the full path or a
relative path to the directory that contains the command file.
Command Line Help
You can access Help from the command line by typing:
MERCATOR|MERCNT -?