sys.sql_modules (Transact-SQL)
Returns a row for each object that is a SQL language-defined module. Objects of type P, RF, V, TR, FN, IF, TF, and R have an associated SQL module. Stand-alone defaults, objects of type D, also have a SQL module definition in this view.
| Column name | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|
object_id |
int |
ID of the object of the containing object. Is unique within a database. |
definition |
nvarchar(max) |
SQL text that defines this module. NULL = Encrypted. |
uses_ansi_nulls |
bit |
Module was created with SET ANSI_NULLS ON. Will always be = 0 for rules and defaults. |
uses_quoted_identifier |
bit |
Module was created with SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON. |
is_schema_bound |
bit |
Module was created with SCHEMABINDING option. |
uses_database_collation |
bit |
1 = Schema-bound module definition depends on the default-collation of the database for correct evaluation; otherwise, 0. Such a dependency prevents changing the database's default collation. |
is_recompiled |
bit |
Procedure was created WITH RECOMPILE option. |
null_on_null_input |
bit |
Module was declared to produce a NULL output on any NULL input. |
execute_as_principal_id |
int |
ID of the EXECUTE AS database principal. NULL by default or if EXECUTE AS CALLER. ID of the specified principal if EXECUTE AS SELF or EXECUTE AS <principal>. -2 = EXECUTE AS OWNER. |
Remarks
The SQL expression for in-line defaults is found in the sys.default_constraints catalog view. The SQL expression for an in-line CHECK constraint is found in the sys.check_constraints catalog view.
See Also
Reference
Catalog Views (Transact-SQL)
Object Catalog Views (Transact-SQL)
Other Resources
Querying the SQL Server System Catalog FAQ