Specifies the file type you are exporting to. The syntax is:
FORMAT = target-file-type;
where target-file-type is one of the following options:
| Target File Type | Used For |
|---|---|
| FIXASC | Fixed-format ASCII files |
| FREASC | Free format ASCII files |
| DSNTIAUL | IBM DSNTIAUL files |
| SQL | SQL statements |
This statement is required for each Batch Export transaction.
For example:
FORMAT = fixasc;
sets the export file type to fixed-format ASCII.