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Get a list of fields in a table

markp201
8 - Asteroid

I have a set of 32 tables I would like to apply the field info tool so I get a single list of fields

I started building a standard workflow until I saw this should be a batch macro - my first one

 

Below is the macro so far.   

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It's pretty straightforward.  I pass in a list of tables and each time, replace the table name piece in the input tool (SELECT * FROM <table>).  The parse is used to remove everthing but the tablename in the source column

 

I configured the interface to autoconfigure by name but I am only getting the first field in the first table.  Also, I can't add a browse after calling the macro

Not sure what I'm missing but any wink,wink,nudge,nudge would be appreciated.  I would really like to shift into macros.   Thanks in advance.

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michael_treadwell
ACE Emeritus
ACE Emeritus

So I was able to get this working.

 

First thing I would suggest is to use the query 'SELECT TOP 1 * FROM <table>' If you are only trying to get the field names.

 

Using my Input tool, I connected to a table in my database. Then, using the control parameter and action tool, I updated my connection string to replace the table name.

 

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Then, like you, I used a field info tool and set the interface to 'Auto Configure By Name'

 

Then I save my batch macro and open up a new workflow.

 

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Make sure to configure your macro by selecting the appropriate field for your control parameter

dmccandless
8 - Asteroid

Can you share the workflows?

Tam
9 - Comet

Very Late to the party: I would have gone with using an in-db query

select *
from INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS

 

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