Specifying the Page Size - Basic Teradata Query

Basic Teradata Query Reference

Product
Basic Teradata Query
Release Number
15.10
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2018-10-07
dita:id
B035-2414
lifecycle
previous
Product Category
Teradata Tools and Utilities

Use the BTEQ WIDTH and PAGELENGTH commands to specify the size of the paper for a report.

Standard 8-1/2 x11 inch and 11x14 inch fan-fold computer paper accommodates the following page size specifications:

  • 8-1/2 x11 inch – Width = 80 characters; length = 66 lines
  • 11x14 inch – Width = 123 characters; length = 66 lines
  • For special nonstandard printer forms, it is necessary to measure them to determine the appropriate print width and length specifications.

    To specify the width of the paper, enter:

       .SET WIDTH n

    where n is the number of print characters. The default value is 75, which is appropriate for a typical display screen.

    To specify the length of the paper, enter:

       .SET PAGELENGTH n

    where n is the number of lines per page. The default value is 55, which leaves a print gap of 11 lines at the form perforations for several lines for headers and footers.