Since SQL statements can be quite long, ij uses the
semicolon to mark the end of a statement or command. All statements and commands
must be terminated with a semicolon. If you press Return before terminating a
statement or command, ij places a continuation character
(>) at the beginning of the next line.
ij uses properties, listed in
ij properties reference, to
simplify its use.
ij also recognizes specialized commands that provide
additional features, such as the ability to create and test cursors and prepared
statements, transaction control, and more. For complete information about
ij commands, see ij
commands and errors reference.