Database Integration Wizard: Step 2

The second step allows you to build and test SQL statements that will return data to be entered in GainSeeker.

You should enter an SQL statement for each connection you defined on Step 1 of the Database Integration Wizard:

Click the connection for which to enter an SQL statement.
Use one of the following methods to enter the SQL statement for this connection:
- Use a query tool
  
  Create the SQL statement by using a query tool that was installed with your data source. Examples of these query tools are:

Data source	Query tool
Microsoft SQL Server database	SQL Query Analyzer
Oracle database	SQL*Plus Worksheet
Pervasive.SQL database	SQL Data Manager
Microsoft Access database	SQL view of a query

Copy the finished SQL statement from the query tool and paste it into the SQL statement box on Database Integration Wizard step 2.

- Type the SQL statement
  
  Click in the SQL statement box and type the statement or a stored procedure.
  
  For help with SQL commands and reserved words, table names and column names, right-click in the SQL statement box and select an option from the right-click menu. For more information, see Help for typing SQL statements.
- Use the SQL Statement Design screen
  
  A graphical interface is available to help you build an SQL statement. To use this interface, click Build SQL. For help using the SQL Statement Design screen, see Using the SQL Statement Design utility.

To test the SQL statement, click Execute query. The first several records of the query result set are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Note: Use caution when testing an INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE query. If the query can be processed without errors, it will modify the contents of the specified table. One good precaution is to back up the table contents just before testing the query.

If the query results are not as you expected, repeat the steps above until your SQL statement returns the expected results.

When you modify the SQL statement, the results window is removed from the bottom of the screen and the Execute query button is displayed again.
Repeat the steps above to enter SQL statements for the remaining connections.

You can only proceed to Step 3 of the Database Integration Wizard when an SQL statement has been entered for each connection.
Click Next to proceed to Step 3 of the Database Integration Wizard.

Help for typing SQL statements

SQL Statement Design

Database Integration Wizard: Step 3