Application.Query

This function creates a composite spreadsheet using SQL SELECT statement syntax; implicit {SELECT * FROM} is allowed. Table names: quoted file paths or names (for spreadsheets located in DataSources, ';,'-separated list of folders). Useful for multi-table merge/subset/sort.

Syntax Parameters Return Value 
Function Application.Query( _
    SQLSelectStatement As String, _
    Optional ListOfFoldersContainingTheDataSources As String = "") As Spreadsheet
  • SQLSelectStatement [in]

Type: String

  • ListOfFoldersContainingTheDataSources [in,optional]

Type: String

Default value: ""

Spreadsheet

SVB Example

Running a query: 

Option Base 1
Option Explicit
Sub Main
     Dim ss As Spreadsheet
     Set ss = Application.Query("SELECT * FROM CHARACTERISTICS", Application.Path & "\examples\datasets\")
     ss.Visible = True
End Sub