Saving the query – PB Docs 150

To save a query:

1. Select File>Save Query from the
   menu bar.

   If you have previously saved the query, PowerBuilder saves the
   new version in the same library and returns you to the Query painter.
   If you have not previously saved the query, PowerBuilder displays
   the Save Query dialog box.

2. Enter a name for the query in the Queries box
   (see “Naming the query”).

3. (Optional) Enter comments to describe the query.

   These comments display in the Library painter. It is a good
   idea to use comments to remind yourself and others of the purpose
   of the query.

4. Specify the library in which to save the query,
   and click OK.

Naming the query

The query name can be any valid PowerBuilder identifier up to
255 characters. When you name queries, use a unique
name to identify each one. A common convention is to use a two-part
name: a standard prefix that identifies the object as a query (such
as q_) and a unique suffix. For example, you might
name a query that displays employee data q_emp_data.
For information about PowerBuilder identifiers, see the PowerScript
Reference.