Consultor Eletrônico

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FACT(s) (Environment):

Progress 9.x

SYMPTOM(s):

Trying to export from a table using Data Dictionary and file won't grow larger than 2 gig

CAUSE:

The Data Dictionary tool is limited to an output file of 2 gigabyte.
This limit is imposed due to one of the functions necessary to reposition within the file ( lseek ).
After the Data Dictionary writes the table data it scans the file and writes a trailer note.
The action of scanning the file if it is over 2 gigabyte can not be accomplished using the lseek function since the lseek function can not comprehend a value over 2 gigabyte.

FIX:

Programmatically it is possible to write an output to file greater than 2 gigabyte using the export function.
example:
output to "filename.txt".
for each <tablename>.
export <tablename>.
end.
output close.