5.4.3 Using Quick SQL Help

Review Quick SQL Help to learn more about using Quick SQL.

5.4.3.1 Accessing Quick SQL Help

Access Quick SQL Help by clicking Help at the top of the Quick SQL Shorthand pane.

To access the Quick SQL Help:

  1. Navigate to the Quick SQL page:
    1. On the Workspace home page, click the SQL Workshop icon.
    2. Click Utilities.
    3. Click Quick SQL.
  2. Click Help at the top of the Quick SQL Shorthand pane.
    The Quick SQL Help window appears.
  3. Click one of the following tabs: About, Data Types, Table Directives, Column Directives, Views, Settings, or Samples.

5.4.3.2 About Quick SQL Help Tabs

Learn about the tabs available in Quick SQL Help.

Quick SQL Help includes the following topics:

  • About - Overview of Quick SQL together with tips on getting started and steps needed to create the database objects.

  • Data Types - List of data types that can applied to each column.

  • Table Directives - Commands used to modify tables.

  • Column Directives - Commands used to extend column definitions.

  • Views - Syntax for defining a view.

  • Settings - Inline settings to explicitly set SQL syntax generation options.

  • Samples - Samples of data models that can be used to populate the Quick SQL Shorthand.