Saved Queries
  • 06 Feb 2023
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## Overview

SQL Queries that you save in SQL Editor will appear in the Saved Queries screen. Saved queries are only visible to the query owner and can be shared via URL for collaboration with other teammates.

You have access to a variety of features that enable you to manage and work with your saved queries, such as:

  • View, edit, and delete saved queries
  • Share your saved query with other teammates
  • Bulk delete and export saved queries

Let's look at saved queries in more detail below.


In the Toolbar, select SQL Lab and, in the drop-down menu, select Saved Queries.

Select_Saved_Queries


Interface

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Column HeaderDescription
NameThe name of the saved query.
DatabaseThe database associated with the saved query.
SchemaThe schema associated with the saved query, if applicable.
TablesThe table/dataset associated with the saved query.
Created onHow long ago the query was saved.
ModifiedHow long ago the query was last modified.
ActionsSee below.

Query Search and Filter

To narrow down saved queries, you can use the Database and/or Schema filters. Additionally, saved queries can be searched using the Search field.

Query_Search_and_Filter


Add a Query

To create a new query, select + Query.

Add_a_Query

The SQL Editor page appears featuring a new blank untitled query.

New_Blank_Query


Actions Column

To view available actions for a saved query, hover your cursor over a query row under the Actions column header.

Query Preview

To view a preview of your saved query, select the Query preview binoculars icon.

Query_Preview

The Query preview panel appears.

Query_Preview_Panel

FeatureDescription
Copy iconThis icon appears when you hover your cursor over the query text. Select the copy icon to copy the query text to your system's clipboard.
PreviousView the previous saved query from the list of saved queries.
NextView the next saved query from the list of saved queries.
Open in SQL LabLaunches the saved query in the SQL Editor.

Edit Query

To edit your saved query, select the Edit query pencil icon.

Edit_Query2

The saved query will be launched in the SQL Editor for editing.

When done making any changes, select Save.

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Sharing the Saved Query via URL for Collaboration

Saved queries are only visible to the owner. To share a saved query, go to the Saved Queries screen, hover over the specific query, and select Copy query URL.

A notification message will appear confirming the URL copy. This URL launches the SQL Editor featuring your saved query.

Copy_Query_URL

Your shared Saved Query can be modified and saved by anyone who has the URL. However, the shared Saved Query will only be visible in the owner's Saved Queries screen.

Export Query

To export a saved query, select Export query.

Your system will download the saved query in ZIP archive file format.

Export_Query

Delete Query

To delete a saved query, select the Delete query trash bin icon.

Delete_Query

The Delete Query? panel appears.

To confirm deletion of the saved query, type "DELETE" in the text-entry field and then select Delete.

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Bulk Actions

Using Bulk Select

The Bulk Select tool enables users to delete or export multiple saved queries.

Let's see how it works.

Start by selecting Bulk Select.

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Select multiple checkboxes for each saved query or, to select all queries, select the checkbox in the header column.

In the example below, we selected two queries.

Bulk_Select1

Bulk Deletion

To delete both queries, select Delete.

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The Please confirm panel appears.

To confirm the deletion, enter the word "DELETE" in the text-entry field and then select Delete.

Bulk_Deletion_Confirmation

Bulk Export

To export both queries, select Export.

The saved queries will be archived together in a ZIP format and a download will commence.

Bulk_Export


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