How to use this reference chapter

This chapter lists the FM/Db2 batch functions in alphabetical order.

The following subsections are supplied, where relevant, for each function:

Purpose
A short summary of what you can do with the function.
Usage notes
A more detailed explanation of how to use the function.
Syntax
A syntax diagram, followed by a parameter list. The parameter list describes the parameter, and shows (where appropriate) its default and other possible values. If you specify parameters that are not relevant to the function, File Manager ignores them. If you specify the same parameter more than once, File Manager uses the first value that you specify.
Batch example
A listing of a sample batch job.
Return codes
Lists the return codes that are specific to the function.
Related functions
Other functions that are related in some way (for example, the export and import functions can be used to transfer data between Db2® systems)