Re: How do I update (append) to a text column?

Michael D. Stemle (mstemle@csc.com) wrote: : I need to append more text to a text column. I know is can be done : somehow since the application (Quintus) we are running does it. : However, I can not figure it out. I only have a command line interface : via dbaccess. I tried an sql statement like this: Yes, it's possible, but I don't think it's possible from dbaccess. In 4GL you could: LOCATE blob_col IN FILE 'foo.bar' LET cmd = "echo ", more_text, " >> foo.bar" RUN cmd June ---- June Tong Informix Software ---- ---- Senior Consultant (650) 926-6140 ---- ---- International Support junet@informix.com ---- ---- Location-du-jour: Ashford, England ---- * * Standard disclaimers apply * - Please do not send me requests/questions by mail. When I have the knowledge - and time permits, I try to answer questions on comp.databases.informix, but - travel schedule, time, and volume make responding to personal requests - difficult and often slow. Please call your local Informix Technical Support - organization for assistance with technical issues.