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This component will take the metadata from a table and use this data to populate a grid variable with data.

Properties

Name
string
required
A human-readable name for the component.
Database
drop-down
required
The Snowflake database. The special value [Environment Default] uses the database defined in the environment. Read Databases, Tables and Views - Overview to learn more.
Schema
drop-down
required
The Snowflake schema. The special value [Environment Default] uses the schema defined in the environment. Read Database, Schema, and Share DDL to learn more.
Grid Variable
drop-down
required
Select the grid variable to be loaded with data. To learn more about grid variables, read Grid variables.
Grid Variable Mapping
column editor
required
Map each column in the grid to a particular “type” of metadata by selecting from the available drop-down menus. Columns include:
  • Name: Column name.
  • Type: Column data type (as used in ).
  • Database Type: Column type (as reported by the database).
  • Size: Allowable size (in characters) of the data in the column.
  • Precision: The precision of the data in the column. Will be 0 (zero) for non-applicable types.
  • Default Value: The default value in this column.
  • Not Null: Whether or not the column allows null values (Yes/No).
  • Unique: Whether or not the column is a unique key (Yes/No).
To use grid variables, select the Use Grid Variable checkbox at the bottom of the dialog. For more information, read Grid variables.
Target Table
drop-down
required
Select the table from which metadata will be taken.