Script Component and Querying Database

  • I need help understand how to use the Script Component to create a connection to the database, submit a SQL, retrieve the results. Are there any good tutorials?

    I would like to use the script component basically as a lookup to incoming rows. I have to perform numerous lookup and thought this approach of using script components would allow me to do this. Also, it would allow me to perform additional steps, where I need to built up a field as a result of the lookups.

    Any help would be appreciated.

  • You can use SQLCommand or other relevant classes.

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  • Koen Verbeeck (1/15/2013)


    You can use SQLCommand or other relevant classes.

    You missed the obvious question: why use a script component to do lookups when there is already a dedicated lookup component?

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  • Phil Parkin (1/15/2013)


    You missed the obvious question: why use a script component to do lookups when there is already a dedicated lookup component?

    To quote the OP:

    to perform additional steps, where I need to built up a field as a result of the lookups.

    But you're right, if a traditional lookup can be used, by all means, please do so.

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  • Koen Verbeeck (1/15/2013)


    Phil Parkin (1/15/2013)


    You missed the obvious question: why use a script component to do lookups when there is already a dedicated lookup component?

    To quote the OP:

    to perform additional steps, where I need to built up a field as a result of the lookups.

    But you're right, if a traditional lookup can be used, by all means, please do so.

    Fair enough. I think we need to understand the problem/requirement better before knowing whether it's possible using lookups (and maybe derived columns) or not ...

    The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
    Martin Rees

    You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead.
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