Excel Parameters
I'm creating an MS Query using SQL and am trying to find
out if there is a way around the limitation of not being able to use parameters [ ] in the query if it cannot be represented graphically, as excel states it. The Problem is that the SQL query needs to have multiple outer joins and excel states that a query with multiple outer joins cannot be represented graphically, and in turn parameters cannot be used in a MS Query that cannot be represented graphically. A catch 22. Any ideas or workarounds? |
Excel Parameters
Dan
You can add the programmatically (I think - I've never tried it with outer joins). See here http://www.dicks-clicks.com/excel/ExternalData6.htm Near the bottom is the VBA code to add a parameter. -- Dick Kusleika MVP - Excel Excel Blog - Daily Dose of Excel www.dicks-blog.com "Dan" wrote in message ... I'm creating an MS Query using SQL and am trying to find out if there is a way around the limitation of not being able to use parameters [ ] in the query if it cannot be represented graphically, as excel states it. The Problem is that the SQL query needs to have multiple outer joins and excel states that a query with multiple outer joins cannot be represented graphically, and in turn parameters cannot be used in a MS Query that cannot be represented graphically. A catch 22. Any ideas or workarounds? |
Excel Parameters
Workaround: create a stored procedure that accepts the parameters you
want to pass. BTW are you sure you *do* need multiple outer joins? I don't wish to question your judgement, it's just from experience that often when I start out with more than one outer join I find I can get away with inner joins and just one outer join. Might be worth a quick double check if it's causing you grief. -- "Dan" wrote in message ... I'm creating an MS Query using SQL and am trying to find out if there is a way around the limitation of not being able to use parameters [ ] in the query if it cannot be represented graphically, as excel states it. The Problem is that the SQL query needs to have multiple outer joins and excel states that a query with multiple outer joins cannot be represented graphically, and in turn parameters cannot be used in a MS Query that cannot be represented graphically. A catch 22. Any ideas or workarounds? |
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