To use DB2 Web Query Tool, you must have at least one catalog installed. Catalogs can be shared between DB2 databases. You create the DB2 Web Query Tool Catalogs using the DB2 Web Query Tool Setup page or by following the steps below.
1. Navigate to the folder named <installRoot>/conf.
2. In the conf folder, select the folder corresponding to the version of IBM DB2 Web Query Tool that you are using, (Multiplatform, z/OS or iSeries). For more information on the versions of IBM DB2 Web Query Tool, see the licensing section.
3. In this folder, locate the file named wqcat390.txt. Run the DDL contained in this file. The file can be modified to allow integration with your current installation.
The DB2 Web Query Tool Catalog objects are specific to each location where they are installed. If you run DB2 Web Query Tool from multiple locations, you must create the Catalogs in each location that you want to use them with.
Note: You can also create the DB2 Web Query Tool Catalogs using the DB2 Web Query Tool Setup page.