This example shows how to use COMMIT to make a data definition permanent: RDO> DEFINE DATABASE 'INVENTORY'. RDO> SHOW DATABASES Database with db_handle INVENTORY in file INVENTORY RDO> DEFINE FIELD PART DATATYPE TEXT SIZE 10. RDO> DEFINE RELATION TEST. cont> PART. cont> END TEST RELATION. RDO> RDO> COMMIT RDO> SHOW RELATIONS User Relations in Database with db_handle INVENTORY TEST RDO> SHOW FIELDS User Fields in Database with db_handle INVENTORY PART text size is 10 RDO> EXIT This example shows how to define a database, a field, and a relation. These statements would normally be in an indirect command file. After you define the database and its components, the COMMIT statement makes the database permanent. If you do not issue the COMMIT statement, RDO returns this message: There are uncommitted changes to a database or the data dictionary Would you like a chance to COMMIT these changes [NO]?