Sql To Variables Dynamic Action

About

The Sql To Variables Action loads variable values from a SQL or Database table record set, using the first field for variable names and the second field for variable values, while ignoring any additional fields.

SQl Example

Sql To Variables Action - SQL Example

Metadata tab

Sql To Variables Action - Metadata tab
 

  1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
  2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
  3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

Sql To Variables Action - Parameters tab

Tips

  • The “Replace Variables” parameter is used to substitute variables within SQL statements.
  • When the “UseEmbeddedSQL” is set to True EmbeddedSQL is used, otherwise SQL Script/Lookup is used.
Sql SQL To Variables Dynamic Action - UseEmbeddedSQL Parameter

Selecting Script

Sql To Variables Action - Editing SQL Script Parameter

Editing Script

Sql To Variables Action - Editing SQL Script Parameter

Selecting Connection

Sql To Variables Action - Editing Connection Parameter

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines the variables to be updated during the action’s execution.

Sql To Variables Action - Variables tab

Execution log tab

The Execution log tab is populated after the action is executed. Double click on the row to view the log.

Sql To Variables Action - Execution log tab
  1. Load Variable Action
  2. Save String Action
  3. Delete Variable Action
  4. Select Value Action
  5. Set Variables Action
  6. File to Variables Action
  7. File Line to Variables Action
  8. SQL Record to Variables Action
  9. Command Line Parameters Action

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Posted on September 17, 2025 • 2 min read • 280 words
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