Using console application

All the extraction options are set in template (*.ext) files. A template can be also used in the Console version of DB Extract for DB2

To create a template file, follow the instructions below:

• start DB Extract for DB2 Wizard application;
• set all the required options in all steps of the wizard;
• test the extraction process at the last step;
• save all generation options in the template file.

The easiest way to start DB Extract for DB2 console application is to double-click the generated *.ext configuration file. The other way is to enter the command line and type the appropriate command.

Usage:

<path to DB Extract for DB2 console application>\Db2ExtractC.exe TemplateFile [-L] [-B]

TemplateFile

Stands for the *.ext template file to be used as the console version execution parameter

[-L]

Selects current localization set in Wizard application (GUI)

[-B]

Use this parameter in the command line to run the console version of DB Extract for DB2 in background mode

Example:

"C:\Program Files\EMS\DB2 Extract\Db2ExtractC.exe" "C:\Program Files\EMS\DB2 Extract\DBExtract1.ext" -L

Note: The following exit codes can be returned by DB Extract for DB2 to the operating system after performing the latest task:

0 - successful completion;

1 - error(s) occurred during task performing;

2 - fatal error occurred. The task was not performed.