The following conventions describe the SQL syntax supported by AcuXDBC. There are no rules pertaining to the number of words you put on a line or where the line breaks. The number of words and line breaks used in this section are strictly for readability.
| Convention | Description | 
|---|---|
| CAPS | Capital letters indicate the word is a keyword (command) | 
| MIXed | Capitals mixed with lower-case letters indicate that the word is a keyword, but you can type either the full word or just the letters in capitals | 
| lower | Lowercase words are variables; you supply your own | 
| { } | Curly braces indicate you must choose at least one of the enclosed options | 
| [ ] | Brackets indicate you can choose one or more of the enclosed options, or none of them | 
| ( ) | Parentheses are part of the command. Type them just as they appear | 
| | | A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive options. You can choose only one | 
| , | A comma separates multiple options. You can choose as many options as you like, but include commas in the command between choices | 
| ... | The ellipses (three dots) mean you can repeat the marked section or commands as many times as you like |