Pass parameters to/between SQL scripts with Firebird ISQL
How can I pass parameters to/between SQL scripts with Firebird (v1.5) ISQL?
For example, I have a generic script to create a new database, with all the objects and standing data I requrie. but I want to be able to pass in paramers such as DB File Name, User, Password etc.
For example, I have a generic script to create a new database, with all the objects and standing data I requrie. but I want to be able to pass in paramers such as DB File Name, User, Password etc.
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in that case I'm not sure what you mean, the isql command-line tool takes parameters (dbpath, username, etc).
isql localhost:c:/db/mydb -user myname ........
it also has a -i option to get it's instructions (create, etc) from a named file
isql localhost:c:/db/mydb -user myname ........
it also has a -i option to get it's instructions (create, etc) from a named file
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The answer is that ISQL does not offer a facility to pass parameters, but the methos described by NickUpson is a workable workaround.
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The example you provide is not passing parameters, but generating a script with the appropriate values included. Is it not possible to pass parameters in Firebird ISQL?