Query Tool

Description

Develop, validate, run, save and delete scripted commands that perform operations on objects in a project.

Access

Home / Tools / Query

Requirements

Solve module

Controls
Control Description
Run the query Run the query.
Validate the query Validate the syntax of the query.
Start a new query Start a new query.
Save the query Save the query with the name entered in the Name control.
Delete the query Delete the query selected in the Name control.
Name Name for the query.
Query Commands for the query with each command on a separate line.
Messages Shows any messages generated during validation or running of a query.
Notes
  • Use the query tool to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Refer to Query Tool Commands for details on available commands and their syntax.
  • The result of the validation or running of a query is displayed at the bottom of the window. If the validation fails, the Messages page displays, detailing the issues with the query.
  • Query's operate on objects in the local file only.
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