Importing data from a non-Informix® source
The dbimport and dbload utilities can import data from any ASCII file that is properly formatted.
Most applications that produce data can export the data into files that have a suitable format for dbimport. If the format of the data is not suitable, use UNIX™, Linux™, or Windows™ utilities to reformat the data before you import it.
In addition to dbimport and dbload, HPL provides ways to access information from non-Informix® sources.