DB query to update records in a database table

Create a database query to update the database records.

1. On the DB query action dialog box of a form, click Configure.
   The DBQuery dialog box is displayed.
2. To specify the database connection string that holds the details of the relational database, select either Database connection.

   • Local (Default): Select a global variable or click  to manually enter the connection string.

   • External: To use the database connection from external storage, enter the secret name for the connection secret stored in the configured external storage.

   By default, the Type list displays Tables and all tables within the selected database appear on the Tables list.

3. On the Tables list, select the table for which to update the records.
   All columns within the selected table appear under Available columns.
4. On the Record list, select Update. (Default: Get)
5. Select the columns and click to move the columns from Available columns to Selected columns.

   Use  and  on the column header to reorder the columns.

6. To map the values to the selected columns, on the Value list of the column, select form control, form/global variable, or field, or click  and enter a static value.
7. For Return rows affected to, select a form control, variable (form/global), or field.
8. To update multiple records in a database table, select Perform multiple updates. (Default: Clear)
9. Configure your query based on specific conditions.

   For example, to update the ContactName, Address, and Phone records for the cities of London and Berlin, specify the condition as follows:

   1. Click .
   2. On the Column list, select a column, such as City(String).
   3. Set the Operator as equals (default).
   4. For Criteria, select a form control, variable (form/global), or field.

      Select Null to keep the criteria empty.

   5. Set the Logic as AND.
   6. Click Add.
10. Click OK.

    The DB query action dialog box displays the Query.

11. Click Save.