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The <code>SELECT</code> statement for [[TQL]] provides a means of obtaining data of a [[session]].  
Select TQL queries allow users to obtain specific numerical, textual or polygonal information from the data in a [[session]] of a [[project]]. By adding various clauses to a selection statement, the query can be made more specific.
 
TQL Queries can be executed using:
* [[Query Tool]] in the {{software}}; For creating and testing TQL queries.
* [[Global]]s; Executed every calculation.
* [[Names in Excel]]s; Used for [[Indicator]] and [[Panel]]s and supports more complex queries.
* [[EditorBuildingEventType]]:QUERY using the [[API]]
 
A Select TQL query always start using the <code>SELECT</code> statement for [[TQL]] provides a means of obtaining data of a [[session]].  
The 'Select' statement is consists of the <code>SELECT</code> word followed by a selection type and the word <code>WHERE</code>. Depending on the selection type one or more [[clause]]s can be added. Clauses are separated with the <code>AND</code> word. All of these parts are separated by an underscore <code>_</code>.
The 'Select' statement is consists of the <code>SELECT</code> word followed by a selection type and the word <code>WHERE</code>. Depending on the selection type one or more [[clause]]s can be added. Clauses are separated with the <code>AND</code> word. All of these parts are separated by an underscore <code>_</code>.



Revision as of 14:14, 17 February 2023

Select TQL queries allow users to obtain specific numerical, textual or polygonal information from the data in a session of a project. By adding various clauses to a selection statement, the query can be made more specific.

TQL Queries can be executed using:

A Select TQL query always start using the SELECT statement for TQL provides a means of obtaining data of a session. The 'Select' statement is consists of the SELECT word followed by a selection type and the word WHERE. Depending on the selection type one or more clauses can be added. Clauses are separated with the AND word. All of these parts are separated by an underscore _.

An example of a TQL select statement is: SELECT_LOTSIZE_WHERE_CATEGORY_IS_SOCIAL_AND_STAKEHOLDERTYPE_IS_MUNICIPALITY. In this example, SELECT_LOTSIZE_WHERE is the statement. CATEGORY_IS_SOCIAL is the first clause, and STAKEHOLDERTYPE_IS_MUNICIPALITY is the second clause. It would return all the land area taken up with social housing, which is also owned by a municipal stakeholder.