Execute SQL Task Editor (Parameter Mapping Page)

Use the Parameter Mapping page of the Execute SQL Task Editor dialog box to map variables to parameters in the SQL statement.

To learn about this task, see Execute SQL Task.

Options

  • Variable Name
    After you have added a parameter mapping by clicking Add, select a system or user-defined variable from the list or click <New variable...> to add a new variable by using the Add Variable dialog box.

    Related Topics:Integration Services Variables

  • Direction
    Select the direction of the parameter. Map each variable to an input parameter, output parameter, or a return code.

    Related Topics:Parameters (Database Engine)

  • Data Type
    Select the data type of the parameter. The list of available data types is specific to the provider that you have selected for the connection manager used by the task.
  • Parameter Name
    Provide a parameter name.

    Depending on the connection manager type that the task uses, you must use numbers or parameter names. Some connection manager types require that the first character of the parameter name is the @ sign , specific names like @Param1, or column names as parameter names.

    Related Topics: Running Parameterized SQL Commands section in Execute SQL Task

  • Parameter Size
    Provide the size of parameters that have a variable length, such as strings and binary fields.

    This setting ensures that the provider allocates sufficient space for variable-length parameter values.

  • Add
    Click to add a parameter mapping.
  • Remove
    Select a parameter mapping in the list and then click Remove.

See Also

Reference

Execute SQL Task Editor (General Page)
Execute SQL Task Editor (Result Set Page)

Other Resources

Integration Services Error and Message Reference
Accessing and Changing Database Data
Transact-SQL Reference (Transact-SQL)

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance

Change History

Release History

15 September 2007

New content:
  • Described the Parameter Size option.

5 December 2005

New content:
  • Described requirements for parameter naming.