Querying with Parameters

In many instances, it is useful to create a query that you can reuse many times in your applications with different input each time. In this section you will find information about how to create parameter queries for these general purposes.

In This Section

• Parameter Queries
  Learn about general-purpose queries.

• How to: Create Queries with Named Parameters
  Specify names for the parameters in your query to help distinguish multiple parameters.

• How to: Create Queries with Unnamed Parameters
  Create a query using unnamed parameters.

• How to: Specify Parameter Marker Characters
  Mark a name as a parameter instead of a string of literal characters.

Reference

• Reference (Visual Database Tools)
  Provides links to general reference topics covering queries, operators, search conditions, specific DBMS requirements, user interface reference topics, and error message topics.

Related Sections

• Performing Basic Operations with Queries
  Provides links to topics covering the most common query tasks.

• Specifying Search Criteria
  Provides links to topics covering the various ways to search and how to search for what you want.