SQL Server stored procedures?

Hello-

I have been trying for a while to write a function that would return
multiple rows and columns in a similar fashion as SQL server stored
procedures.

I can get my functions to return multiple rows and columns but only
from a single table. I worked around this by creating a view that ties
all my tables together like so (basic example)->

CREATE FUNCTION usp_grab_classes() RETURNS SETOF classes
AS 'SELECT classes.* FROM classes'
LANGUAGE 'sql';

I am curious if there is a way to select and return multiple columns
from multiple tables without having to first create a view.

Any help would greatly appreciated.

Todd Marek

"If you think you understand something it's habit."
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