Displaying Object Definitions - SQL Assistant

Teradata SQL Assistant for Microsoft Windows User Guide

Product
SQL Assistant
Release Number
15.00
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2018-09-27
dita:id
B035-2430
lifecycle
previous
Product Category
Teradata Tools and Utilities

Displaying Object Definitions

Use the following procedures to display the text (the DDL or data definition language) used to create a table, view, macro or stored procedure in the Database Explorer Tree. The resulting text appears in the Answerset or Query window depending on which procedure you use.

To display the text used to create an object in the Answerset window

✔ Right-click on the object, then select Show Definition.

Abort the data retrieval process at any time by clicking the Abort icon on the toolbar. The results appear in the Answerset window.

Definitions are available as follows:

  • Tables - Full definition for Teradata
    Column information only for most other vendors
  • All other object types - availability varies by vendor
  • Note: The definition for a Function or Procedure might not always be available.

    To display the text used to create an object in the Query window

    ✔ Right-click on the object, then select Generate SQL>Create.

    Abort the data retrieval process at any time by clicking the Abort icon on the toolbar. The results appear in the Query window.

    Definitions are available as follows:

  • Tables - Full definition for Teradata
    Column information only for most other vendors
  • Other objects - Availability varies by vendor
  • Note: The definition for a Function or Procedure might not always be available.