SQL/MX Report Writer Guide

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Using MXCI and the Report Writer
You can control the environment of a report writing session by using general MXCI
commands. To develop a report:
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Start and exit an MXCI session.
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Set up attributes of your session environment, such as default options, the default
volume, and output files.
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Define windows to view vertical segments of a report.
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Enter report formatting commands.
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Execute commands repeatedly.
For detailed syntax and descriptions of MXCI commands introduced in this section, see
the SQL/MX Reference Manual.
Setting the Default Directory
To set the default directory, enter the cd command at the OSS shell prompt:
> cd /usr/dirname;
Setting the Default Directory 2-1
Starting and Ending an MXCI Session 2-2
Setting Up Your Session Environment 2-2
The Elements of Your Session Environment 2-3
Invoking Report Writer Mode 2-4
Setting and Displaying Options 2-5
Entering Report Formatting Commands 2-10
Executing a Command Repeatedly 2-13
Defining Reports in Command Files 2-15