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36.59. view_column_usage
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36.59. view_column_usage

The view view_column_usage identifies all columns that are used in the query expression of a view (the SELECT statement that defines the view). A column is only included if the table that contains the column is owned by a currently enabled role.

Note

Columns of system tables are not included. This should be fixed sometime.

Table 36.57. view_column_usage Columns

Column Type

Description

view_catalog sql_identifier

Name of the database that contains the view (always the current database)

view_schema sql_identifier

Name of the schema that contains the view

view_name sql_identifier

Name of the view

table_catalog sql_identifier

Name of the database that contains the table that contains the column that is used by the view (always the current database)

table_schema sql_identifier

Name of the schema that contains the table that contains the column that is used by the view

table_name sql_identifier

Name of the table that contains the column that is used by the view

column_name sql_identifier

Name of the column that is used by the view

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