Using console application
All the generation options are set in template (*.gtm) files. A template can be also used in the Console version of Data Generator for PostgreSQL .
To create a template file, follow the instructions below:
- start Data Generator for PostgreSQL Wizard Application;
- set all the required options in all steps of the wizard;
- test the generation process at the last step;
- save all generation options in the template file.
The easiest way to start Data Generator for PostgreSQL console application is to double-click the generated *.gtm template file. The other way is to enter the command line and type the appropriate command.
Usage:
<path to Data Generator for PostgreSQL console application>\PgDataGenC.exe TemplateFile [-L] [-B]
TemplateFile
Stands for the *.gtm template file to be used as the console version execution parameter
[-L]
Applies the current localization selected in Wizard Application (GUI)
[-B]
Use this parameter in the command line to run the console version of Data Generator for PostgreSQL in background mode
Example:
"C:\Program Files\EMS\Data Generator for PostgreSQL\PgDataGenC.exe" "C:\EMS\Templates\DataGenerator\Example.gtm" -L
Note: The result of the latest task performed by Data Generator for PostgreSQL can be found in the system variable '%ERRORLEVEL%'.
0 - successful completion;
1 - error(s) occurred during task performing;
2 - fatal error occurred. The task was not performed.