Where I can get Add-in for SSMS to do "find and replace" before query execution?

  • Hi,

    Any suggestions or feedback would greatly appreciated.

    I'm writing SQL query in SSMS and I'd like to avoid using a specific table.

    For example:

    SELECT * FROM SALARY

    however, I'm very forgetful so I need a way to parse my query to do find and replace before execution:

    SELECT * FROM V_SALARY

    is there an add-on for this?

    thanks!

  • I don't know about an add-in but in the editor window you can select edit from the menu and select find/replace. ssms contains the functionality to do a search and replace without any additional add ons

    Dan

    If only I could snap my figures and have all the correct indexes apear and the buffer clean and.... Start day dream here.

  • it would be nice if while I'm writing a query, it would highlight the words if the condition hits (as a warning), or even better, do find-and-replace before query execution.

  • I see what you are asking for now. there are several high end SQL editors you can buy with much more advanced coding options but personally I hope they never write an editor that intelegent. If they do then there will be no real need to have skills that warrant a higher pay.

    Dan

    If only I could snap my figures and have all the correct indexes apear and the buffer clean and.... Start day dream here.

  • The only thing I know of in SSMS that would come close to what you are looking for is templates. You can create a template with placeholders for your objects, hit the fill in template button and be prompted for all of the variables.

    Once that is done, you can execute the code. Just remember, don't ever save over your template or you will be rebuilding it.

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