The following conventions describe the SQL syntax supported by Micro Focus XDBC. There are no rules pertaining to the number of words you put on a line or where the line breaks. The number of words and line breaks used in this section are strictly for readability.
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
| CAPS | Capital letters indicate the word is a keyword (command) |
| MIXed | Capitals mixed with lower-case letters indicate that the word is a keyword, but you can type either the full word or just the letters in capitals |
| lower | Lowercase words are variables; you supply your own |
| { } | Curly braces indicate you must choose at least one of the enclosed options |
| [ ] | Brackets indicate you can choose one or more of the enclosed options, or none of them |
| ( ) | Parentheses are part of the command. Type them just as they appear |
| | | A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive options. You can choose only one |
| , | A comma separates multiple options. You can choose as many options as you like, but include commas in the command between choices |
| ... | The ellipses (three dots) mean you can repeat the marked section or commands as many times as you like |