Defining a Query |
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When defining a query, three basic steps are involved:
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Define query characteristics. |
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Define query contents. |
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Define criteria for selecting records. |
Access the Query Definition window via Library Object Selection. Click the New Query button and enter a query name in the Name field (or vice versa depending on the selected View) to create a new query.
When defining a new query, a prompt displays to select a Query Type, either Standard Query or Query List.
This section provides information on defining a Standard Query:
The Query List is intended for use by Smart controls to auto-load a list of records from a data file or database table into a control:
See Smart Controls for information on using, defining and formatting Smart controls.