New query windows
This window adds point queries under the Point Device Ext Manager.
Once added, these Rdbms Point Queries appear in the manager view as well as in the Nav tree.
Figure 59. The New query window
Figure 60. New/edit query properties
You open these windows when you click New or Edit in the Point Device Ext Manager.
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Type to Add | drop-down list | Selects the type of query to add. |
| Number to Add | number | Selects how many queries to add. |
| Name | text |
Provides a name for the import/export task or point query.
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| Sql | text |
Sets up Sql queries using BFormat. Click the question mark for examples and help.
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| Key Column 1 | text |
Defines the primary key for imported data. This key uniquely identifies each row in a database table. It might be part of
the data record itself (for example, a unique user id) or an extra piece of information that is not related to the actual
data record.
A primary key can consist of Key Column 1 and 2, creating a composite key. |
| Key Column 2 | text |
Augments
Key Column 1 when Key Column 1 is not enough to establish a unique key for each imported data record.
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| Update Frequency | hours minutes seconds |
Configures how frequently to execute the query.
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