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Custom queries

Create data tables from custom queries (requires a premium license).

Supports #

  • Any SQL query
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WP Data Access - Data Publisher Custom Query

Usage #

  • In Data Tables
  • Select Custom query in Publication Data panel
  • Enter SQL query or use the Query Builder button to select an existing query
  • Save

Inline demo #

Here is the result from the custom query above.

Department#EmployeesTotal SalaryAverage Salary
Department#EmployeesTotal SalaryAverage Salary

Notes #

  • Fulltext search, WordPress media library integration, dynamic hyperlinks, geolocation search and other table or view related features are not supported for custom queries. To use these features, create a view from your custom query and use the Data Explorer Settings tab to enable the desired features for your view.
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IMPORTANT message for free users with version 5.3.9 installed

WP Data Access version 5.3.9 is not seeing new updates in the plugin page. The latest version is currently 5.3.15.

To download the latest update, please follow these steps:

    • Deactivate and delete version 5.3.9. This will NOT delete your data, but if you’re worried, you can also simply deactivate version 5.3.9, and then rename the plugin folder temporarily via FTP.
    • Download the lastest version of WP Data Access from the WordPress plugin directory (click the Download button)
    • Login to your WordPress dashboard
    • Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
    • Select the zip file for 5.3.15, and then click Install Now.
    • Activate the new version (and delete the old version 5.3.9).

 

Feel free to message us if you encounter any problems during the update.

 

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