Quick Steps for Creating a Parameterized Query

Here are some quick steps for using a table in a parameterized query. For details and diagrams, see Add Input Parameters.

To create a parameterized query

1.

Select File > New > Parameterized Query from the menu bar, and give it a name.

2.

Add the appropriate table to the Model panel on the right.

See Adding a Resource to the Model Panel for details.

3.

Click the Grid tab.

4.

On the Grid panel, specify a column to project, or leave the cell entry as * (to select all columns).

5.

Right-click a blank Column cell, and select Parameter.

6.

In the Add Parameter dialog:

Type a unique name for the parameter in the Parameter Name field (for example, selectedValue).

Select a data type from the drop-down list, and click OK.

The entry is displayed in the Grid in the following format:

{param <parameter name> <parameter data type>}

The corresponding Alias cell is automatically assigned a unique value (for example, Expr1).

7.

Click the icon to execute the parameterized query.

The Input Values for <resource> window opens and prompts you to provide a value for the parameter you added in a previous step.

8.

Type in the value for the parameter and click OK to execute the query.