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Using a System-Descriptor Area

Using a System-Descriptor Area

Use a system-descriptor area to execute SQL statements that contain unknown values. Figure 16-2 summarizes the types of dynamic statements that the remaining sections of this chapter cover.

Figure 16-2
Using a System-Descriptor Area to Execute Dynamic SQL Statements

Purpose of a System-Descriptor Area See Page...
Holds select-list column values retrieved by a SELECT statement 16-14
Holds returned values from user-defined functions 16-22
Describes unknown columns in an INSERT statement 16-32
Describes input parameters in the WHERE clause of a SELECT statement 16-40
Describes input parameters in the WHERE clause of a DELETE or UPDATE statement 16-52

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