DS7 vs DS8 and dsexport vs dscmdexport

[bcarlson]

We are migrating from DS7.51a to DS8.0.1 and have need to make some XML exports of jobs from both sides.

On the DS8 side, the dsexport seems to be doing what we need and exporting all related items for a job (buildops, table defs, etc.). However, the same command does not appear to give full output for DS7.

Were there changes to the export process between DS7 and DS8?

Brad.

[bcarlson]

Sorry, forgot the other part of my question. What is the difference between dsexport and dscmdexport?

Thanks!

Brad.

[chulett]

Can't speak to the 8.x side, but on earlier releases the dscmdexport exports an entire project whereas dsexport is for a single job.

[wfis]

dscmdexport helps to take dsx export only, there is no funcationality to get xml export through dscmdexport as per my understanding.

[chulett]

Can't speak to the 8.x side, but on earlier releases the dscmdexport exports an entire project whereas dsexport is for a single job.

I've played with the commands on the 8.x side and found there that they can both pull an export of the entire project.

[priyadarshikunal]

it seems like the dsexport and dscmdexport are the same in 7.x and 8.0. Not talking about 8.1 as it has istools but comment made by both Craig and wfis are correct.

As Far as 8.0 is concerned:

dscmdexport exports entire project in dsx format.

while dsexport provides additional options for exporting like
/XML to export in xml format
/EXEC for expoting only executables (for dsx format only)
/APPEND for appending to an existing file.
/JOB to export specific job.

for details go through Designer Client guide.

I don't know why its not giving identical output in 7.5.1a

[chvenkat.v]

if your problem is resolved then please make this topic as resolved... Smile

[DSkkk]

while dsexport provides additional options for exporting like
/XML to export in xml format
/EXEC for expoting only executables (for dsx format only)
/APPEND for appending to an existing file.
/JOB to export specific job.

Hi Priyadarshi :

When i use the dsexport command to export an executable it says that the option "/EXEC" can only be used in conjunction with a "/JOB" option. Can you please provide the Syntax of the command that needs to be used to export the executable. Thanks in advace !!

[ray.wurlod]

All syntax is to be found in the manuals.

You can also type the command alone or with a --HELP option (in most cases) to get a usage summary.

[zulfi123786]

All syntax is to be found in the manuals.

You can also type the command alone or with a --HELP option (in most cases) to get a usage summary.

I see that the manual for DataStage Manager 7.5 says the command dsexport has the following options:

dsexport.exe /H hostname /U username /P password /O omitflag project
pathname1

/JOB is not available in 7.5x ?

I cant use the help flag as the designer is not installed over my PC we connect through an intermediate windows server.

[priyadarshikunal]

have you tried /JOB switch in 7.5? it should work, give it a shot.

[cgi_bi]

Hello,

DS 7.5 Server

I tried this command and it works

dsexport.exe /H=>host> /U=<user> /P=<password> /JOB=<job name> /Append /EXEC <project> <dsx file>

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But if I take off /EXEC it says me that /APPEND should be used in conjunction with /EXEC.

It seem that in DS 7.5 Server we can append to a DSX only executable jobs.