New query windows

This window adds point queries under the Point Device Ext Manager.

Once added, these Rdbms Point Queries appear in the manager view as well as in the Nav tree.

Figure 1. The New query window


Figure 2. New/edit query properties


You open these windows when you click New or Edit in the Point Device Ext Manager.

PropertyValueDescription
Type to Adddrop-down listSelects the type of query to add.
Number to AddnumberSelects how many queries to add.
Nametext
Provides a name for the import/export task or point query.
Sqltext
Sets up Sql queries using BFormat. Click the question mark for examples and help.
Key Column 1text
Defines the primary key for imported data. This key uniquely identifies each row in a database table. It might be part of the data record itself (for example, a unique user id) or an extra piece of information that is not related to the actual data record.

A primary key can consist of Key Column 1 and 2, creating a composite key.

Key Column 2text
Augments Key Column 1 when Key Column 1 is not enough to establish a unique key for each imported data record.
Update Frequencyhours minutes seconds
Configures how frequently to execute the query.