On Thu, 2007-08-02 at 08:21 -0600, Scott Derrick wrote: > This is probably a stupid question but has frustrated me a couple of times. > > When using the command line interface sqlite3, a couple of times I have > forgotten to use the "." before a command. After that I get a "...>" > prompt that I can't seem to escape from and accepts no commands? My > only choice is to shut down that terminal and start a new one.. > > There must be an easy way to get back to the command mode? And what is > the "...>" mode?
It means "keep typing, the SQL statement isn't finished yet". Add a semi-colon and press enter. The shell will figure the SQL statement is complete and hand it off to the sqlite libary for execution. The SQLite libary will tell you it's a syntax error. Dan. > > Scott > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
