SQL/MX 2.x Reference Manual (G06.24+, H06.03+)

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HP NonStop SQL/MX Reference Manual—523725-004

Notation Conventions

Icons

These icons appear in the left margins of this manual. Each icon represents a specific

context of the SQL/MX syntax and semantics.

The symbol represents the end of context-specific information in one or more

paragraphs or in a syntax diagram.

Hypertext Links

Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of

text with a blue underline, you are taken to the location described. For example:

This requirement is described under Backup DAM Volumes and Physical Disk

Drives on page 3-2.

General Syntax Notation

The following list summarizes the notation conventions for syntax presentation in this

manual.

UPPERCASE LETTERS. Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words. Enter

these items exactly as shown. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For

example:

MAXATTACH

lowercase italic letters. Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items that you supply.

Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For example:

file-name

Designates information that is specific to embedding SQL/MX

statements in programs. This information applies to any of the

supported programming languages.

Designates information that is specific to embedding SQL/MX

statements in C or COBOL programs.

Designates information that is specific to embedding SQL/MX

statements in Java programs.

Designates information that is specific to the SQL/MX

conversational interface (MXCI).

Designates information that is specific to queuing and

publish/subscribe services.

Embed

C/COBOL

Java

MXCI

Pub/Sub