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Does Alteryx now how to handle SQL aliases?

ckelley0
8 - Asteroid
‎03-17-2024 11:40 AM

I have a very simple SQL query that works, but not when I include an alias.  

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While it is not a problem to simply remove the alias for this query, it is not ideal for more complex queries.  Thanks.

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ckelley0
8 - Asteroid
‎03-17-2024 11:57 AM

Never mind, I found my issue.

 

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If you are going to declare an alias then you have to use it. 

 

 

 

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apathetichell
20 - Arcturus
‎03-17-2024 03:22 PM

The short is Yes - it can also handle subqueries with alias ie select s.* from (select sum(*) from yourdb.yourschema.yourtable) s

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