Data Connection - Drop Table

Deletes a table from the database.

Remarks

Overview

The DropTable command removes an existing table from the database associated with the current Data Connection.
This operation is irreversible and will permanently delete the specified table and all of its data.

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Usage

1. Set the 'Table Name' property to the name of the table you wish to delete.
2. Execute the command to drop the table from the connected database.

The command uses the connection settings from the parent Data Connection to determine the target database and authentication context.

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Best Practices

• Double-check the 'Table Name' before executing to avoid accidental data loss.
• Use this command with caution, especially in production environments.
• Consider backing up important data or tables before deletion.
• After dropping a table, you may use Create Table to recreate the schema if needed.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Table Name	String	►	The database table to be deleted. EditorTable Name Editor Requiredtrue Specifies the name of the table to be permanently deleted from the connected database. Deleting a table is irreversible and will remove all data and schema for that table. Double-check the table name to avoid accidental data loss. Consider backing up important tables before deletion. After dropping a table, you may use Create Table to recreate the schema if needed.

See Also

Data Connection