Withdata Software

Tool to unload DB2 CLOB data to files in MacOS

In DB2, CLOB (Character Large Object) is a data type used to store large amounts of character – based data, such as long text documents, XML data, or any other data that consists of a large number of characters.

Sometimes you need to unload DB2 CLOB data to files, you can use Withdata DBBlobEditor as DB2 CLOB unloader.

Unload DB2 CLOB Using Withdata DBBlobEditor

Works GREAT in 2025.

Can run in GUI mode, Step by Step, just a few mouse clicks.

Can run in CLI (Command Line Interface), for Scheduled Tasks and Streams, for Automation.


Unload DB2 CLOB data to files in Command Line

After exporting DB2 CLOB data in GUI, and Saving "Unload DB2 CLOB" session, then you can:

Set scheduled tasks for exporting DB2 CLOB data to files

After exporting DB2 CLOB data to files in Command Line, then you can schedule and automate "Unload DB2 CLOB" conversion task by:

  1. Save session and create .bat (Windows) or .sh (Linux/macOS) file for "Unload DB2 CLOB" conversion.
  2. Set scheduled task: On Linux/macOS, use Crontab. On Windows, use scheduled task.

FAQ

How long does it take to unload DB2 CLOB?

Is it safe to unload DB2 CLOB using DBBlobEditor?

Can I unload DB2 CLOB in command line?