EXPORT_CATALOG

Generates a SQL script for recreating a physical schema design on another cluster. This function always attempts to recreate projection statements with KSAFE clauses, if they exist in the original definitions, or OFFSET clauses if they do not.

Syntax

EXPORT_CATALOG ( '[destination]' [, 'scope' ] )

Parameters

If you omit all parameters, EXPORT_CATALOG exports to standard output all schemas, tables, constraints, views, and projections to which you have access.

destination

Specifies where to send output, one of the following:

  • An empty string ('') writes the script to standard output.

  • The path and name of a SQL output file. This option is valid only for superusers. If you specify a file that does not exist, the function creates one. If you specify only a file name, Vertica creates it in the catalog directory. If the file already exists, the function silently overwrites its contents.
scope

Determines what to export:

  • DESIGN (default): Exports schemas, tables, constraints, views, projections, and SQL macros to which you have access. See also EXPORT_OBJECTS.
  • DESIGN_ALL: Exports all design objects plus system objects created in Database Designer—for example, design contexts and their tables. Exported objects are those to which you have access.
  • TABLES: Exports all tables and constraints to which you have access. See also EXPORT_TABLES.
  • DIRECTED_QUERIES: Exports all directed queries that are stored in the database. For more information, see Managing Directed Queries.

Privileges

None

Example

See Exporting the Catalog.

See Also