Online Documentation for SQL Query for InterBase/FireBird

Working with SQL editor area


The Editor area of SQL Editor is available within the Edit tab and is provided for working with SQL queries in text mode.

 

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For your convenience the syntax highlight, code completion and a number of other features are implemented. If necessary, you can enable/disable or customize most of SQL Editor features using the Editor Options dialog.

 

The example of code completion is illustrated in the picture below. You can set the delay within the Quick code section of the Editor Options dialog or manually activate the completion list by pressing the Ctrl+Space shortcut.

 

If necessary, you can print the SQL text of your query using the corresponding item of the context menu or the btnPrintSQL Print SQL button on the main toolbar. You can also use the Ctrl+P shortcut for the same purpose.