Instruction on Creating

sql files and SPOOL

Jason C.H. Chen, Ph.D.
Professor of MIS
School of Business, Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA 99258 USA
chen@jepson.gonzaga.edu

Dr. Chen, Business Database Systems (Oracle)

HW
Create a *.sql script file using Notepad for the HandsOn Assignments (#3,5,7,9 and 1) on pp. 54-55 (why
#1 at the end?)
Name your file as Oracle_Ch2_Lname_Fname.sql
(not .txt). For example, Oracle_Ch2_chen_Jason.sql
Make sure the file extension should be *.sql not *.txt,
otherwise, you cant do other commands in the future.
How? See detailed instruction on the next slide.
Note that you need to copy and paste each sql file to
SQL> (SQL Plus) and make sure each one is working
properly.
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Instruction on Creating a Script file and save as *.sql file

Step 1. Create SQL commands using Notepad

Step 2. Click File then Save As..

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Instruction on Creating a Script file and save as *.sql file (cont.)

Step 3. Save AS Screen

Step 4. Change from Text Document ( *.txt) to

All Files (*.*) on Save as type box

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Instruction on Creating a Script file and save as *.sql file (cont.)

Step 5. Enter a right file name (Oracle_Ch2_Chen_Jason.sql)

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HW (cont.)
Then spool it onto the file of
Oracle_ch2_Spool_Chen_Jason.txt
How?
See next slide
Please note that the SPOOLed file should include
both your source sql commands and the result from
the Oracle.

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How to Spool your Script and Output Files

After you tested the script file of Oracle_ch2_Lname_Fname.sql successfully,
follow the instructions below to spool both script and output files:
Step 0. Run the following two script files from SQL*Plus (since you have
created JLDB tables)
Start c:\oradata\chapter2\JLDB_Drop.sql
Start c:\oradata\chapter2\JLDB_Build.sql

1. type the following on SQL>

Spool c:\oradata\Oracle_ch2_Spool_Lname_Fname.txt (make sure your name is entered)

2. open Oracle_ch2_Lname_Fname.sql that you already tested

3. copy and paste all the SQL commands (including all comments) to the
SQL*PLUS
4. type Spool Off on the SQL>
The output should contain your personal information, all SQL commands and
their solution on the .txt file and saved in C: drive (oradata\ folder)
Email me the spooled file (.txt) with attachment to:
chen@jepson.gonzaga.edu
with subject title of
bmis441_Oracle_ch2
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Hint for #1:

Advanced
SQL
Commands
clear screen;
column <fieldname> format a15 wrap
column <fieldname> format a15 word
column <fieldname> format a20 heading description for the field
column <fieldname> format a15 truncate
column <fieldname> format $999.99
-- note: default is wrap
-- formatting output (try it on the SQL>)
-- chapter 2, Figure 2-14(b); p. 41
clear screen
SET LINESIZE 80
SET PAGESIZE 45
column title format a12 heading 'Book Title' WORD
column PubID format 99 heading 'ID'
column Cost format $999.99
column retail format $999.99
SELECT *
FROM books;
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Here is a better output after formatting output:

ISBN
Book Title
---------- -----------1059831198 BODYBUILD IN
10 MINUTES
A DAY
0401140733 REVENGE OF M
ICKEY
4981341710 BUILDING A C
AR WITH TOOT
HPICKS
8843172113 DATABASE IMP
LEMENTATION
3437212490 COOKING WITH
MUSHROOMS
3957136468 HOLY GRAIL O
F ORACLE
1915762492 HANDCRANKED
COMPUTERS
9959789321 E-BUSINESS T
HE EASY WAY
2491748320 PAINLESS CHI
LD-REARING
0299282519 THE WOK WAY
TO COOK
8117949391 BIG BEAR AND
LITTLE DOVE
0132149871 HOW TO GET F
ASTER PIZZA
9247381001 HOW TO MANAG
E THE MANAGE
R
ISBN
Book Title
---------- -----------2147428890 SHORTEST POE
MS

PUBDATE
ID
COST
RETAIL
DISCOUNT CATEGORY
--------- --- -------- -------- ---------- -----------21-JAN-05
4
$18.75
$30.95
FITNESS

14-DEC-05

$14.20

$22.00

FAMILY LIFE

18-MAR-06

$37.80

$59.95

3 CHILDREN

04-JUN-03

$31.40

$55.95

COMPUTER

28-FEB-04

$12.50

$19.95

COOKING

31-DEC-05

$47.25

$75.95

3.8 COMPUTER

21-JAN-05

$21.80

$25.00

COMPUTER

01-MAR-06

$37.90

$54.50

COMPUTER

17-JUL-04

$48.00

$89.95

4.5 FAMILY LIFE

11-SEP-04

$19.00

$28.75

COOKING

08-NOV-05

$5.32

$8.95

11-NOV-06

$17.85

$29.95

09-MAY-03

$15.40

$31.95

CHILDREN
1.5 SELF HELP
BUSINESS

PUBDATE
ID
COST
RETAIL
DISCOUNT CATEGORY
--------- --- -------- -------- ---------- -----------01-MAY-05
5
$21.85
$39.95
LITERATURE

14 rows selected.

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Summary on Oracle_Ch2
- see spool instruction on the next slide
HW (Odd numbers only (pp.54-55), but do #1 at the end as it will affects the
rest of problems)

- run the following two commands:

Start c:\oradata\chapter2\JLDB_Drop.sql
Start c:\oradata\chapter2\JLDB_Build.sql
Output should be formatted in a very good manner.

Scripting file name: Oracle_ch2_Lname_Fname.sql

Spooled file name: Oracle_ch2_Spool_Lname_Fname.txt
Email me with the spooled file using attachment to:
chen@jepson.gonzaga.edu
with subject title of
bmis441_Oracle_ch2
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Summary on Oracle_Ch2 (cont.)

Email me with one attachment
(Oracle_ch2_Spool_Lname_Fname.) to:
chen@jepson.gonzaga.edu
with subject title of
bmis441_Oracle_ch2
Read and Practice all examples on Chapters 2
1. Run two script files: JLDB_Drop.sql and
JLDB_Build.sql
2. Read Oracle assignment and create a script file
Oracle_ch2_Lname_Fname.sql for odd number
questions on Hands-on Assignments. Use appropriate
COLUMN statements to produce readable outputs
3. Execute and test one problem a time (do #1 at the
end, why?) and make sure they are all running
successfully. Include class and personal information.
4. When you done, spool the script files (see next slide
for spooling instructions) and email the file
(Oracle_ch2_Spool_Lname_Fname.txt) to me by the
midnight before the next class. Turn in a hardcopy to
me in the class.
Dr. Chen, Business Database Systems (Oracle)

How to Spool your Script and Output Files

After you tested the script file of Oracle_ch2_Lname_Fname.sql successfully,
follow the instructions below to spool both script and output files:
Step 0. Run the following two script files from SQL*Plus (since you have
created JLDB tables)
Start c:\oradata\chapter2\JLDB_Drop.sql
Start c:\oradata\chapter2\JLDB_Build.sql

1. type the following on SQL>

Spool c:\oradata\Oracle_ch2_Spool_Lname_Fname.txt (make sure your name is entered)

2. open Oracle_ch2_Lname_Fname.sql that you already tested

3. copy and paste all the SQL commands (including all comments) to the
SQL*PLUS
4. type Spool Off on the SQL>
The output should contain your personal information, all SQL commands and
their solution on the .txt file and saved in C: drive (oradata\ folder)
Email me the spooled file (.txt) with attachment to:
chen@jepson.gonzaga.edu
with subject title of
bmis441_Oracle_ch2
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