HELP TYPE Syntax Elements - Teradata Vantage - Analytics Database

SQL Data Definition Language Syntax and Examples

Deployment
VantageCloud
VantageCore
Edition
VMware
Enterprise
IntelliFlex
Product
Analytics Database
Teradata Vantage
Release Number
17.20
Published
June 2022
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2025-11-22
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Product Category
Teradata Vantageā„¢
SYSUDTLIB
Name of the containing database for UDT_name. This is always SYSUDTLIB.
UDT_name
Name of a UDT or ARRAY/VARRAY type for which a help report is requested.
ATTRIBUTE
Composition of the specified UDT or ARRAY/VARRAY type is the help information requested.
  • If the UDT is distinct, Vantage returns one row that describes the predefined source data type.
  • If the UDT is structured, Vantage returns one row for each attribute of the UDT.
  • If the type is ARRAY or VARRAY, Vantage returns one row that describes the element type of the ARRAY or VARRAY.
METHOD
Report of the methods associated with UDT_type is requested. One row is returned for each method associated with the UDT, including one row for each system-generated observer or mutator method.