Re: How do I use text script containing SQL?

"Jeff S." wrote:
> 
> I want to build my tables by placing all the sql
> statements in a file. What is the correct way to use
> this file with psql?
> 
> Example: My text file has this in it:
> 
> CREATE TABLE table1 (
>    table1_id serial,
>    field1  char(5),
>    PRIMARY KEY (table1_id)
> );
> 
> I want to be able to use the file to create my table.
> I've tried psql -d databasename -e < filename.txt
> but that doesn't work.
> 
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the  syntax is 
psql database < file