Bql Query Builder
You can use the Bql Query Builder to create and execute a discovery query for finding various types of system entities, including components, points, video
elements, and other objects. For example, you can use a BQL query to locate points and video elements that you can bind to
Px widgets for visualization.
The Bql Query Builder provides a means for you to find objects and filter them in a single discovery process. Starting with
Figure 50. Bql Query Builder properties
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Find In: (root identifier) | read-only | Use this field to browse and find a root location or database to begin the query. Click the search icon to select your starting location. |
 search icon
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icon | Opens the Choose Root window. This window selects where to begin the search. Your choice updates the root identifier to the left and, depending
on the root and Of type selection, populates the area to the right of the icon with additional search criteria.
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| Of type | drop-down list | Identifies the entity type. (Custom Type) opens two drop-down lists: one for choosing the module and the other for selecting a module component. |
| Match | drop-down list | Determines the type of match to execute.
All finds all records that precisely match the BQL query. Any finds all records that generally match the query. |