We use the pre-sql statement of the input to set some parameters of connections. Sadly, we cannot do that in a in-db workflow. This would be a total game-changing feature for us.
This idea still is in circulation and hasn't been archived. Due to product management and process shifts some ideas unfortunately fell through the cracks, including this one. However we're actively working to get these ideas re-evaluated by the current product team and updated with a more current status. We appreciate your patience while we address these ideas and hope to have a more up to date response to you in the near future.