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Asked: 2026-06-03T19:37:57+00:00

How can I specify an input sql file with a long query when using

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How can I specify an input sql file with a long query when using bcp? I tried using the -i option but it keeps complaining about a command-line error with no extra information. Is this possible?

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    As far as I’m concerned the BCP utility only supports Transact-SQL queries directly written to the command line. Ex:

    bcp “SELECT Name FROM AdventureWorks.Sales.Currency” queryout Currency.Name.dat -T -c

    According to its reference the “-i” option:

    Specifies the name of a response file, containing the responses to the command prompt questions for each data field when a bulk copy is being performed using interactive mode (-n, -c, -w, or -N not specified).

    Notice that it differs from the sqlcmd Utility “-i” option:

    Identifies the file that contains a batch of SQL statements or stored procedures. Multiple files may be specified that will be read and processed in order (…)

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