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Use SQL Queries
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To construct an SQL query

  1. Open the Query Editor as described in To open the Query Editor.
  2. Click the SQL Query tab.
  3. Enter your query in the Query Editor, or select query components from the interface as described in Use the Query Builder.
  4. If you want to save the query in the current drawing for future use, click Store.
  5. Click Execute to execute the query and close the dialog box.