How to: Save Queries
Save your query when you want to work with it later. Note that running your query does not save your changes.
Note
To save your query in a project, that database project must be open.
Note
Queries can only be saved to a database project. If you don't have a database project open, the Save command will not be available.
Note
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To save a query
Create your query.
From the File menu, click Save <query_name>.
Note
A newly created query will be given a system name. To choose your own name for the query choose Save <query_name> As.
The query will be saved in the Query folder of the project in Solution Explorer.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Discard Changes Made to Queries