Preface

Chapter 1  

Introduces spatial data concepts .  

Chapter 2  

Explains spatial data loading.  

Chapter 3  

Explains methods for querying a spatial database.  

Chapter 4  

Explains how to use partitioned point data.  

Chapter 5  

Provides the syntax and semantics for the administrative functions and procedures.  

Chapter 6  

Provides the syntax and semantics for the geometric functions and procedures.  

Chapter 7  

Provides the syntax and semantics for the window functions and procedures.  

Chapter 8  

Provides the syntax and semantics for functions and procedures relevant only to using partitioned point data.  

Appendix A  

Describes sample SQL scripts.  

Appendix B  

Describes the Spatial Cartridge data dictionary.  

Appendix C  

Provides a list of error messages and conditions.  

Appendix D  

Lists functions and procedures that will be removed in a future release.  

Appendix E  

Lists functions and procedures that are not supported in this release.  

Glossary  

Provides definitions of terms used in this manual.  

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Vertical ellipsis points in an example mean that information not directly related to the example has been omitted.  

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Horizontal ellipsis points in statements or commands mean that parts of the statement or command not directly related to the example have been omitted  

boldface text  

Boldface type in text indicates a term defined in the text, the glossary, or in both locations.  

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Angle brackets enclose user-supplied names.  

[ ]  

Brackets enclose optional clauses from which you can choose one or none.  

%  

The percent sign represents the system prompt on a UNIX system.