allocCtx(int size) - Advanced SQL Engine - Teradata Database

SQL External Routine Programming

Product
Advanced SQL Engine
Teradata Database
Release Number
17.10
Published
July 2021
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2021-07-27
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Product Category
Teradata Vantageā„¢

This method allocates a table function context and allows a UDF to use a byte array as a scratchpad or context object to retain data between iterations in the table UDF. Using a byte array allows context objects to be retrieved faster providing for better performance.

Syntax

allocCtx(int size)

Syntax Elements

size
Size of the byte array in bytes.