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🧠 How to Export Query Results from IBM Db2 QMF to a Dataset Using the EXPORT REPORT Command

IBM Db2 Query Management Facility (QMF) is a powerful tool for running SQL queries, generating reports, and exporting data for further processing. If you’re looking to export query results from QMF to a dataset, follow this step-by-step guide using the EXPORT REPORT command.

✅ Step 1: Execute SQL Query in QMF

Log in to your QMF session and run the desired SQL query. For example:

SELECT EMPNO, FNAME, LNAME
FROM EMPLOYEE
WHERE SALARY >= 10000;

This query retrieves employee numbers, first names, and last names for all employees earning a salary of ₹10,000 or more. Once executed, QMF displays the result in tabular format:

EMPNO FNAME LNAME
------ ------ --------
0001 RYAN ORLANDO
0002 MIKE DUTCHER
0003 EN BOSHER

📤 Step 2: Export the Report to a Dataset

To export the displayed report to a dataset, use the following command in the QMF command line:

EXPORT REPORT TO 'R0XXX.JCL.REPORT'

Replace R0XXX.JCL.REPORT with your target dataset name. After pressing Enter, QMF confirms the export with a message:

OK, REPORT was exported to 'R0XXX.JCL.REPORT'

This dataset now contains the formatted report output, which can be used in JCL jobs or further processed in other mainframe applications.

🧹 Step 3: Clean Up Extra Fields and Format the Report

The exported report may include additional metadata or formatting characters. To clean and align the report:

• Use the block command ((16 to set the left margin alignment.
• Then use the (( command to finalize formatting.

These commands help ensure the report is neatly aligned and ready for downstream use.

🔍 Additional Tips for Working with QMF Reports

• EXPORT DATA vs EXPORT REPORT: Use EXPORT DATA if you need raw data in delimited format (e.g., CSV), and EXPORT REPORT for formatted, printable output.
• Dataset Allocation: Ensure the target dataset is pre-allocated with appropriate space and record format (RECFM=FB or VB) before exporting.
• Automation: You can embed QMF EXPORT commands within batch JCL using QMF procedures for automated reporting.