Using Q&R Query › Modify a Query

Modify a Query

After you have saved your query, you can modify any field available on any of the panels as follows:

• Change the query name, title, and description.
• Add, insert, or delete a step or task; for example, you can add a new sort step or change the output summarization.
• Change the label of a step or task.
• Change any input field for a task; for example, you can change the display format of an element or choose a completely different element.

Additionally, you can do the following:

• Delete the entire query.
• Save the query under a different name.
• Save the query as a template for composing new queries.
• Save the SAS macros generated for the query to run in a production job stream.

To modify an existing query

1. Click Open a Query from the Welcome panel, from the toolbar, or select it from the File menu.

   The Open Query dialog appears.

2. Select the query you want to modify.

   The main Query panel opens, displaying the query you selected.

   Note: If the query contains references to Q&R input files that are no longer valid, the Change Input File Selection panel appears and you can select valid values.