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20.3.3.4. Editing Stored Procedures and Functions

To create a new stored procedure, right click the Stored Procedures node under the connection node in Server Explorer. From the nodes context menu, choose the Create Routine command. This command opens the SQL Editor.

To create a new stored function, right click the Functions node under the connection node in Server Explorer. From the node's context menu, choose the Create Routine command.

To modify an existing stored routine (procedure or function), double click on a node of the routine you wish to modify, or right click on this node and choose the Alter Routine command from a context menu. Either of the commands opens the SQL Editor.

To create or alter the routine definition using SQL Editor, type this definition in the SQL Editor using standard SQL.

All other routine properties can be set in the Properties window. These properties are:

  • Comment

  • Data Access

  • Definer

  • Is Deterministic

  • Security Type

Some of these properties can have arbitrary text values, others accept values only from a predefined set.

Also you can set all the options directly in the SQL Editor, using the standard CREATE PROCEDURE or CREATE FUNCTION statement. However, it is recommended to use the Properties window instead.

Note

You should never add the CREATE preface to the routine definition.

The properties Name, Schema and Server in the Properties window are read-only. Set or change the procedure name in the SQL editor.

To save changes you have made, use either Save or Save All buttons of the Visual Studio main toolbar, or just press Ctrl+S. A confirmation dialog will confirm whether you want the changes saved to the database..