Table-Valued Object Properties (Visual Database Tools)
These properties appear in the Properties window when you select a table-valued object in Query and View Designer. The table-valued object could be a view, synonym, derived table, or table-valued function. Unless otherwise noted, these properties are read-only in the Properties window.
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The properties in this topic are ordered by category rather than alphabet.
Note
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- Identity Category
Expands to show the Name and TVO Type properties.
- Name
Shows the name of the selected table-valued object.
- TVO Type
Shows which type of table-valued object. It can be either a base table, view, table-valued function, or a derived table.
- Query DesignerCategory
Expands to show properties for Alias, Column List, Full Name, and Parameter List.
- Alias
Shows the alias for the selected table-valued object. To add or change an alias, type it into the field.
- Column List
Shows the columns included in the selected table-valued object. To see them in a separate window, click Column List and then click the ellipses (…) to the right of the property.
- Full Name
Shows the name of the selected table-valued object, including additional information such as the schema or data source of the object.
- Parameter List
Shows the parameters defined for selected table-valued function. To define a value for the parameters, click Parameter List and then click the ellipses (…) to the right of the property. In the Function Parameters dialog box, type in values. This property is only available when a table-valued function is selected.
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Other Resources
Working with Columns (Visual Database Tools)