User's Guide

Part VI. SQL Anywhere Reference

Chapter 43. Watcom-SQL Statements

Function

To execute an operating system command from within ISQL.

Syntax

     SYSTEM [ operating-system-command ]

Usage

ISQL (DOS and QNX only).

Permissions

None.

Side effects

None.

See also

• COMMIT statement
• CONNECT statement

Restrictions

• The SYSTEM statement must be entirely contained on one line.
• Comments are not allowed at the end of a SYSTEM statement.

Description

Executes the specified operating system command. If no command is specified, the DOS command interpreter or QNX shell is started. You can return to ISQL by using the DOS exit command or by pressing Ctrl+D in QNX.

Example

     SYSTEM date