output

The .output command redirects the output of rsql commands to a file or the system clipboard, instead of the default stdout (console). This is useful for saving results, sharing data, or integrating with other tools.

Usage

.output [filename|clipboard]

When to use

  • Use .output output.txt to save results to a file for later analysis or sharing.
  • Use .output clipboard to copy results directly to your system clipboard (supported platforms only).
  • Use .output with no arguments to reset output to the console.

Examples

Redirect output to the system clipboard:

.output clipboard

Redirect output to a file named output.txt:

.output output.txt

Reset output to the console:

.output

Troubleshooting

  • If the clipboard option does not work, ensure your platform supports clipboard integration.
  • If the file cannot be written, check file permissions and available disk space.
  • For splitting output to multiple destinations, see tee.
  • For changing output format, see format.