Explaining SQL

Sometimes there is more than one way to code SQL statements to obtain the results you want. When this is the case, you can use Explain SQL on the Design menu to help you select the most efficient method. Explain SQL displays information about the path that InfoMaker will use to execute the statements in the SQL Statement Execution Plan dialog box. This is most useful when you are retrieving or updating data in an indexed column or using multiple tables.

NoteDBMS-specific information The information displayed in the SQL Statement Execution Plan dialog box depends on your DBMS. For more about the SQL execution plan, see your DBMS documentation.