372 |
'medium-string' => |
'medium-string' => |
373 |
{ sqlType => 'VARCHAR(160)', maxLen => 160, avgLen => 40, sort => "", |
{ sqlType => 'VARCHAR(160)', maxLen => 160, avgLen => 40, sort => "", |
374 |
indexMod => 0, notes => "character string, 0 to 160 characters"}, |
indexMod => 0, notes => "character string, 0 to 160 characters"}, |
375 |
|
'long-string' => |
376 |
|
{ sqlType => 'VARCHAR(500)', maxLen => 500, avglen => 255, sort => "", |
377 |
|
indexMod => 0, notes => "character string, 0 to 500 characters"}, |
378 |
); |
); |
379 |
|
|
380 |
# Table translating arities into natural language. |
# Table translating arities into natural language. |
413 |
|
|
414 |
=head3 new |
=head3 new |
415 |
|
|
416 |
C<< my $database = ERDB->new($dbh, $metaFileName); >> |
my $database = ERDB->new($dbh, $metaFileName); |
417 |
|
|
418 |
Create a new ERDB object. |
Create a new ERDB object. |
419 |
|
|
447 |
|
|
448 |
=head3 ShowMetaData |
=head3 ShowMetaData |
449 |
|
|
450 |
C<< $erdb->ShowMetaData($fileName); >> |
$erdb->ShowMetaData($fileName); |
451 |
|
|
452 |
This method outputs a description of the database. This description can be used to help users create |
This method outputs a description of the database. This description can be used to help users create |
453 |
the data to be loaded into the relations. |
the data to be loaded into the relations. |
488 |
|
|
489 |
=head3 DisplayMetaData |
=head3 DisplayMetaData |
490 |
|
|
491 |
C<< my $html = $erdb->DisplayMetaData(); >> |
my $html = $erdb->DisplayMetaData(); |
492 |
|
|
493 |
Return an HTML description of the database. This description can be used to help users create |
Return an HTML description of the database. This description can be used to help users create |
494 |
the data to be loaded into the relations and form queries. The output is raw includable HTML |
the data to be loaded into the relations and form queries. The output is raw includable HTML |
644 |
|
|
645 |
=head3 DumpMetaData |
=head3 DumpMetaData |
646 |
|
|
647 |
C<< $erdb->DumpMetaData(); >> |
$erdb->DumpMetaData(); |
648 |
|
|
649 |
Return a dump of the metadata structure. |
Return a dump of the metadata structure. |
650 |
|
|
659 |
|
|
660 |
=head3 CreatePPO |
=head3 CreatePPO |
661 |
|
|
662 |
C<< ERDB::CreatePPO($erdbXMLFile, $ppoXMLFile); >> |
ERDB::CreatePPO($erdbXMLFile, $ppoXMLFile); |
663 |
|
|
664 |
Create a PPO XML file from an ERDB data definition XML file. At the |
Create a PPO XML file from an ERDB data definition XML file. At the |
665 |
current time, the PPO XML file can be used to create a database with |
current time, the PPO XML file can be used to create a database with |
810 |
|
|
811 |
=head3 FindIndexForEntity |
=head3 FindIndexForEntity |
812 |
|
|
813 |
C<< my $indexFound = ERDB::FindIndexForEntity($xml, $entityName, $attributeName); >> |
my $indexFound = ERDB::FindIndexForEntity($xml, $entityName, $attributeName); |
814 |
|
|
815 |
This method locates the entry in an entity's index list that begins with the |
This method locates the entry in an entity's index list that begins with the |
816 |
specified attribute name. If the entity has no index list, one will be |
specified attribute name. If the entity has no index list, one will be |
880 |
|
|
881 |
=head3 CreateTables |
=head3 CreateTables |
882 |
|
|
883 |
C<< $erdb->CreateTables(); >> |
$erdb->CreateTables(); |
884 |
|
|
885 |
This method creates the tables for the database from the metadata structure loaded by the |
This method creates the tables for the database from the metadata structure loaded by the |
886 |
constructor. It is expected this function will only be used on rare occasions, when the |
constructor. It is expected this function will only be used on rare occasions, when the |
904 |
|
|
905 |
=head3 CreateTable |
=head3 CreateTable |
906 |
|
|
907 |
C<< $erdb->CreateTable($tableName, $indexFlag, $estimatedRows); >> |
$erdb->CreateTable($tableName, $indexFlag, $estimatedRows); |
908 |
|
|
909 |
Create the table for a relation and optionally create its indexes. |
Create the table for a relation and optionally create its indexes. |
910 |
|
|
960 |
my $estimation = undef; |
my $estimation = undef; |
961 |
if ($estimatedRows) { |
if ($estimatedRows) { |
962 |
$estimation = [$self->EstimateRowSize($relationName), $estimatedRows]; |
$estimation = [$self->EstimateRowSize($relationName), $estimatedRows]; |
963 |
|
Trace("$estimation->[1] rows of $estimation->[0] bytes each.") if T(3); |
964 |
} |
} |
965 |
# Create the table. |
# Create the table. |
966 |
Trace("Creating table $relationName: $fieldThing") if T(2); |
Trace("Creating table $relationName: $fieldThing") if T(2); |
975 |
|
|
976 |
=head3 VerifyFields |
=head3 VerifyFields |
977 |
|
|
978 |
C<< my $count = $erdb->VerifyFields($relName, \@fieldList); >> |
my $count = $erdb->VerifyFields($relName, \@fieldList); |
979 |
|
|
980 |
Run through the list of proposed field values, insuring that all the character fields are |
Run through the list of proposed field values, insuring that all the character fields are |
981 |
below the maximum length. If any fields are too long, they will be truncated in place. |
below the maximum length. If any fields are too long, they will be truncated in place. |
1018 |
my $oldString = $fieldList->[$i]; |
my $oldString = $fieldList->[$i]; |
1019 |
if (length($oldString) > $maxLen) { |
if (length($oldString) > $maxLen) { |
1020 |
# Here it's too big, so we truncate it. |
# Here it's too big, so we truncate it. |
1021 |
Trace("Truncating field $i in relation $relName to $maxLen characters from \"$oldString\".") if T(1); |
Trace("Truncating field $i ($fieldTypes->[$i]->{name}) in relation $relName to $maxLen characters from \"$oldString\".") if T(1); |
1022 |
$fieldList->[$i] = substr $oldString, 0, $maxLen; |
$fieldList->[$i] = substr $oldString, 0, $maxLen; |
1023 |
$retVal++; |
$retVal++; |
1024 |
} |
} |
1030 |
|
|
1031 |
=head3 DigestFields |
=head3 DigestFields |
1032 |
|
|
1033 |
C<< $erdb->DigestFields($relName, $fieldList); >> |
$erdb->DigestFields($relName, $fieldList); |
1034 |
|
|
1035 |
Digest the strings in the field list that correspond to data type C<hash-string> in the |
Digest the strings in the field list that correspond to data type C<hash-string> in the |
1036 |
specified relation. |
specified relation. |
1070 |
|
|
1071 |
=head3 DigestKey |
=head3 DigestKey |
1072 |
|
|
1073 |
C<< my $digested = $erdb->DigestKey($keyValue); >> |
my $digested = $erdb->DigestKey($keyValue); |
1074 |
|
|
1075 |
Return the digested value of a symbolic key. The digested value can then be plugged into a |
Return the digested value of a symbolic key. The digested value can then be plugged into a |
1076 |
key-based search into a table with key-type hash-string. |
key-based search into a table with key-type hash-string. |
1103 |
|
|
1104 |
=head3 CreateIndex |
=head3 CreateIndex |
1105 |
|
|
1106 |
C<< $erdb->CreateIndex($relationName); >> |
$erdb->CreateIndex($relationName); |
1107 |
|
|
1108 |
Create the indexes for a relation. If a table is being loaded from a large source file (as |
Create the indexes for a relation. If a table is being loaded from a large source file (as |
1109 |
is the case in L</LoadTable>), it is sometimes best to create the indexes after the load. |
is the case in L</LoadTable>), it is sometimes best to create the indexes after the load. |
1159 |
|
|
1160 |
=head3 GetSecondaryFields |
=head3 GetSecondaryFields |
1161 |
|
|
1162 |
C<< my %fieldTuples = $erdb->GetSecondaryFields($entityName); >> |
my %fieldTuples = $erdb->GetSecondaryFields($entityName); |
1163 |
|
|
1164 |
This method will return a list of the name and type of each of the secondary |
This method will return a list of the name and type of each of the secondary |
1165 |
fields for a specified entity. Secondary fields are stored in two-column tables |
fields for a specified entity. Secondary fields are stored in two-column tables |
1200 |
|
|
1201 |
=head3 GetFieldRelationName |
=head3 GetFieldRelationName |
1202 |
|
|
1203 |
C<< my $name = $erdb->GetFieldRelationName($objectName, $fieldName); >> |
my $name = $erdb->GetFieldRelationName($objectName, $fieldName); |
1204 |
|
|
1205 |
Return the name of the relation containing a specified field. |
Return the name of the relation containing a specified field. |
1206 |
|
|
1241 |
|
|
1242 |
=head3 DeleteValue |
=head3 DeleteValue |
1243 |
|
|
1244 |
C<< my $numDeleted = $erdb->DeleteValue($entityName, $id, $fieldName, $fieldValue); >> |
my $numDeleted = $erdb->DeleteValue($entityName, $id, $fieldName, $fieldValue); |
1245 |
|
|
1246 |
Delete secondary field values from the database. This method can be used to delete all |
Delete secondary field values from the database. This method can be used to delete all |
1247 |
values of a specified field for a particular entity instance, or only a single value. |
values of a specified field for a particular entity instance, or only a single value. |
1324 |
|
|
1325 |
=head3 LoadTables |
=head3 LoadTables |
1326 |
|
|
1327 |
C<< my $stats = $erdb->LoadTables($directoryName, $rebuild); >> |
my $stats = $erdb->LoadTables($directoryName, $rebuild); |
1328 |
|
|
1329 |
This method will load the database tables from a directory. The tables must already have been created |
This method will load the database tables from a directory. The tables must already have been created |
1330 |
in the database. (This can be done by calling L</CreateTables>.) The caller passes in a directory name; |
in the database. (This can be done by calling L</CreateTables>.) The caller passes in a directory name; |
1384 |
|
|
1385 |
=head3 GetTableNames |
=head3 GetTableNames |
1386 |
|
|
1387 |
C<< my @names = $erdb->GetTableNames; >> |
my @names = $erdb->GetTableNames; |
1388 |
|
|
1389 |
Return a list of the relations required to implement this database. |
Return a list of the relations required to implement this database. |
1390 |
|
|
1401 |
|
|
1402 |
=head3 GetEntityTypes |
=head3 GetEntityTypes |
1403 |
|
|
1404 |
C<< my @names = $erdb->GetEntityTypes; >> |
my @names = $erdb->GetEntityTypes; |
1405 |
|
|
1406 |
Return a list of the entity type names. |
Return a list of the entity type names. |
1407 |
|
|
1418 |
|
|
1419 |
=head3 GetDataTypes |
=head3 GetDataTypes |
1420 |
|
|
1421 |
C<< my %types = ERDB::GetDataTypes(); >> |
my %types = ERDB::GetDataTypes(); |
1422 |
|
|
1423 |
Return a table of ERDB data types. The table returned is a hash of hashes. |
Return a table of ERDB data types. The table returned is a hash of hashes. |
1424 |
The keys of the big hash are the datatypes. Each smaller hash has several |
The keys of the big hash are the datatypes. Each smaller hash has several |
1437 |
|
|
1438 |
=head3 IsEntity |
=head3 IsEntity |
1439 |
|
|
1440 |
C<< my $flag = $erdb->IsEntity($entityName); >> |
my $flag = $erdb->IsEntity($entityName); |
1441 |
|
|
1442 |
Return TRUE if the parameter is an entity name, else FALSE. |
Return TRUE if the parameter is an entity name, else FALSE. |
1443 |
|
|
1464 |
|
|
1465 |
=head3 Get |
=head3 Get |
1466 |
|
|
1467 |
C<< my $query = $erdb->Get(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@params); >> |
my $query = $erdb->Get(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@params); |
1468 |
|
|
1469 |
This method returns a query object for entities of a specified type using a specified filter. |
This method returns a query object for entities of a specified type using a specified filter. |
1470 |
The filter is a standard WHERE/ORDER BY clause with question marks as parameter markers and each |
The filter is a standard WHERE/ORDER BY clause with question marks as parameter markers and each |
1472 |
following call requests all B<Genome> objects for the genus specified in the variable |
following call requests all B<Genome> objects for the genus specified in the variable |
1473 |
$genus. |
$genus. |
1474 |
|
|
1475 |
C<< $query = $erdb->Get(['Genome'], "Genome(genus) = ?", [$genus]); >> |
$query = $erdb->Get(['Genome'], "Genome(genus) = ?", [$genus]); |
1476 |
|
|
1477 |
The WHERE clause contains a single question mark, so there is a single additional |
The WHERE clause contains a single question mark, so there is a single additional |
1478 |
parameter representing the parameter value. It would also be possible to code |
parameter representing the parameter value. It would also be possible to code |
1479 |
|
|
1480 |
C<< $query = $erdb->Get(['Genome'], "Genome(genus) = \'$genus\'"); >> |
$query = $erdb->Get(['Genome'], "Genome(genus) = \'$genus\'"); |
1481 |
|
|
1482 |
however, this version of the call would generate a syntax error if there were any quote |
however, this version of the call would generate a syntax error if there were any quote |
1483 |
characters inside the variable C<$genus>. |
characters inside the variable C<$genus>. |
1489 |
It is possible to specify multiple entity and relationship names in order to retrieve more than |
It is possible to specify multiple entity and relationship names in order to retrieve more than |
1490 |
one object's data at the same time, which allows highly complex joined queries. For example, |
one object's data at the same time, which allows highly complex joined queries. For example, |
1491 |
|
|
1492 |
C<< $query = $erdb->Get(['Genome', 'ComesFrom', 'Source'], "Genome(genus) = ?", [$genus]); >> |
$query = $erdb->Get(['Genome', 'ComesFrom', 'Source'], "Genome(genus) = ?", [$genus]); |
1493 |
|
|
1494 |
If multiple names are specified, then the query processor will automatically determine a |
If multiple names are specified, then the query processor will automatically determine a |
1495 |
join path between the entities and relationships. The algorithm used is very simplistic. |
join path between the entities and relationships. The algorithm used is very simplistic. |
1525 |
with an ORDER BY clause. For example, the following filter string gets all genomes for a |
with an ORDER BY clause. For example, the following filter string gets all genomes for a |
1526 |
particular genus and sorts them by species name. |
particular genus and sorts them by species name. |
1527 |
|
|
1528 |
C<< "Genome(genus) = ? ORDER BY Genome(species)" >> |
"Genome(genus) = ? ORDER BY Genome(species)" |
1529 |
|
|
1530 |
Note that the case is important. Only an uppercase "ORDER BY" with a single space will |
Note that the case is important. Only an uppercase "ORDER BY" with a single space will |
1531 |
be processed. The idea is to make it less likely to find the verb by accident. |
be processed. The idea is to make it less likely to find the verb by accident. |
1538 |
be the last thing in the filter clause, and it contains only the word "LIMIT" followed by |
be the last thing in the filter clause, and it contains only the word "LIMIT" followed by |
1539 |
a positive number. So, for example |
a positive number. So, for example |
1540 |
|
|
1541 |
C<< "Genome(genus) = ? ORDER BY Genome(species) LIMIT 10" >> |
"Genome(genus) = ? ORDER BY Genome(species) LIMIT 10" |
1542 |
|
|
1543 |
will only return the first ten genomes for the specified genus. The ORDER BY clause is not |
will only return the first ten genomes for the specified genus. The ORDER BY clause is not |
1544 |
required. For example, to just get the first 10 genomes in the B<Genome> table, you could |
required. For example, to just get the first 10 genomes in the B<Genome> table, you could |
1545 |
use |
use |
1546 |
|
|
1547 |
C<< "LIMIT 10" >> |
"LIMIT 10" |
1548 |
|
|
1549 |
=item params |
=item params |
1550 |
|
|
1565 |
my ($suffix, $mappedNameListRef, $mappedNameHashRef) = |
my ($suffix, $mappedNameListRef, $mappedNameHashRef) = |
1566 |
$self->_SetupSQL($objectNames, $filterClause); |
$self->_SetupSQL($objectNames, $filterClause); |
1567 |
# Create the query. |
# Create the query. |
1568 |
my $command = "SELECT DISTINCT " . join(".*, ", @{$mappedNameListRef}) . |
my $command = "SELECT " . join(".*, ", @{$mappedNameListRef}) . |
1569 |
".* $suffix"; |
".* $suffix"; |
1570 |
my $sth = $self->_GetStatementHandle($command, $params); |
my $sth = $self->_GetStatementHandle($command, $params); |
1571 |
# Now we create the relation map, which enables DBQuery to determine the order, name |
# Now we create the relation map, which enables DBQuery to determine the order, name |
1583 |
|
|
1584 |
=head3 Search |
=head3 Search |
1585 |
|
|
1586 |
C<< my $query = $erdb->Search($searchExpression, $idx, \@objectNames, $filterClause, \@params); >> |
my $query = $erdb->Search($searchExpression, $idx, \@objectNames, $filterClause, \@params); |
1587 |
|
|
1588 |
Perform a full text search with filtering. The search will be against a specified object |
Perform a full text search with filtering. The search will be against a specified object |
1589 |
in the object name list. That object will get an extra field containing the search |
in the object name list. That object will get an extra field containing the search |
1666 |
$self->_SetupSQL($objectNames, $filterClause, $matchClause); |
$self->_SetupSQL($objectNames, $filterClause, $matchClause); |
1667 |
# Create the query. Note that the match clause is inserted at the front of |
# Create the query. Note that the match clause is inserted at the front of |
1668 |
# the select fields. |
# the select fields. |
1669 |
my $command = "SELECT DISTINCT $matchClause, " . join(".*, ", @{$mappedNameListRef}) . |
my $command = "SELECT $matchClause, " . join(".*, ", @{$mappedNameListRef}) . |
1670 |
".* $suffix"; |
".* $suffix"; |
1671 |
my $sth = $self->_GetStatementHandle($command, \@myParams); |
my $sth = $self->_GetStatementHandle($command, \@myParams); |
1672 |
# Now we create the relation map, which enables DBQuery to determine the order, name |
# Now we create the relation map, which enables DBQuery to determine the order, name |
1680 |
|
|
1681 |
=head3 GetFlat |
=head3 GetFlat |
1682 |
|
|
1683 |
C<< my @list = $erdb->GetFlat(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@parameterList, $field); >> |
my @list = $erdb->GetFlat(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@parameterList, $field); |
1684 |
|
|
1685 |
This is a variation of L</GetAll> that asks for only a single field per record and |
This is a variation of L</GetAll> that asks for only a single field per record and |
1686 |
returns a single flattened list. |
returns a single flattened list. |
1733 |
|
|
1734 |
=head3 SpecialFields |
=head3 SpecialFields |
1735 |
|
|
1736 |
C<< my %specials = $erdb->SpecialFields($entityName); >> |
my %specials = $erdb->SpecialFields($entityName); |
1737 |
|
|
1738 |
Return a hash mapping special fields in the specified entity to the value of their |
Return a hash mapping special fields in the specified entity to the value of their |
1739 |
C<special> attribute. This enables the subclass to get access to the special field |
C<special> attribute. This enables the subclass to get access to the special field |
1775 |
|
|
1776 |
=head3 Delete |
=head3 Delete |
1777 |
|
|
1778 |
C<< my $stats = $erdb->Delete($entityName, $objectID, %options); >> |
my $stats = $erdb->Delete($entityName, $objectID, %options); |
1779 |
|
|
1780 |
Delete an entity instance from the database. The instance is deleted along with all entity and |
Delete an entity instance from the database. The instance is deleted along with all entity and |
1781 |
relationship instances dependent on it. The definition of I<dependence> is recursive. |
relationship instances dependent on it. The definition of I<dependence> is recursive. |
1960 |
|
|
1961 |
=head3 Disconnect |
=head3 Disconnect |
1962 |
|
|
1963 |
C<< $erdb->Disconnect($relationshipName, $originEntityName, $originEntityID); >> |
$erdb->Disconnect($relationshipName, $originEntityName, $originEntityID); |
1964 |
|
|
1965 |
Disconnect an entity instance from all the objects to which it is related. This |
Disconnect an entity instance from all the objects to which it is related. This |
1966 |
will delete each relationship instance that connects to the specified entity. |
will delete each relationship instance that connects to the specified entity. |
2014 |
|
|
2015 |
=head3 DeleteRow |
=head3 DeleteRow |
2016 |
|
|
2017 |
C<< $erdb->DeleteRow($relationshipName, $fromLink, $toLink, \%values); >> |
$erdb->DeleteRow($relationshipName, $fromLink, $toLink, \%values); |
2018 |
|
|
2019 |
Delete a row from a relationship. In most cases, only the from-link and to-link are |
Delete a row from a relationship. In most cases, only the from-link and to-link are |
2020 |
needed; however, for relationships with intersection data values can be specified |
needed; however, for relationships with intersection data values can be specified |
2067 |
$dbh->SQL($command, undef, @parms); |
$dbh->SQL($command, undef, @parms); |
2068 |
} |
} |
2069 |
|
|
2070 |
|
=head3 DeleteLike |
2071 |
|
|
2072 |
|
my $deleteCount = $erdb->DeleteLike($relName, $filter, \@parms); |
2073 |
|
|
2074 |
|
Delete all the relationship rows that satisfy a particular filter condition. Unlike a normal |
2075 |
|
filter, only fields from the relationship itself can be used. |
2076 |
|
|
2077 |
|
=over 4 |
2078 |
|
|
2079 |
|
=item relName |
2080 |
|
|
2081 |
|
Name of the relationship whose records are to be deleted. |
2082 |
|
|
2083 |
|
=item filter |
2084 |
|
|
2085 |
|
A filter clause (L</Get>-style) for the delete query. |
2086 |
|
|
2087 |
|
=item parms |
2088 |
|
|
2089 |
|
Reference to a list of parameters for the filter clause. |
2090 |
|
|
2091 |
|
=item RETURN |
2092 |
|
|
2093 |
|
Returns a count of the number of rows deleted. |
2094 |
|
|
2095 |
|
=back |
2096 |
|
|
2097 |
|
=cut |
2098 |
|
|
2099 |
|
sub DeleteLike { |
2100 |
|
# Get the parameters. |
2101 |
|
my ($self, $objectName, $filter, $parms) = @_; |
2102 |
|
# Declare the return variable. |
2103 |
|
my $retVal; |
2104 |
|
# Insure the parms argument is an array reference if the caller left it off. |
2105 |
|
if (! defined($parms)) { |
2106 |
|
$parms = []; |
2107 |
|
} |
2108 |
|
# Insure we have a relationship. The main reason for this is if we delete an entity |
2109 |
|
# instance we have to yank out a bunch of other stuff with it. |
2110 |
|
if ($self->IsEntity($objectName)) { |
2111 |
|
Confess("Cannot use DeleteLike on $objectName, because it is not a relationship."); |
2112 |
|
} else { |
2113 |
|
# Create the SQL command suffix to get the desierd records. |
2114 |
|
my ($suffix) = $self->_SetupSQL([$objectName], $filter); |
2115 |
|
# Convert it to a DELETE command. |
2116 |
|
my $command = "DELETE $suffix"; |
2117 |
|
# Execute the command. |
2118 |
|
my $dbh = $self->{_dbh}; |
2119 |
|
my $result = $dbh->SQL($command, 0, @{$parms}); |
2120 |
|
# Check the results. Note we convert the "0D0" result to a real zero. |
2121 |
|
# A failure causes an abnormal termination, so the caller isn't going to |
2122 |
|
# worry about it. |
2123 |
|
if (! defined $result) { |
2124 |
|
Confess("Error deleting from $objectName: " . $dbh->errstr()); |
2125 |
|
} elsif ($result == 0) { |
2126 |
|
$retVal = 0; |
2127 |
|
} else { |
2128 |
|
$retVal = $result; |
2129 |
|
} |
2130 |
|
} |
2131 |
|
# Return the result count. |
2132 |
|
return $retVal; |
2133 |
|
} |
2134 |
|
|
2135 |
=head3 SortNeeded |
=head3 SortNeeded |
2136 |
|
|
2137 |
C<< my $parms = $erdb->SortNeeded($relationName); >> |
my $parms = $erdb->SortNeeded($relationName); |
2138 |
|
|
2139 |
Return the pipe command for the sort that should be applied to the specified |
Return the pipe command for the sort that should be applied to the specified |
2140 |
relation when creating the load file. |
relation when creating the load file. |
2232 |
|
|
2233 |
=head3 GetList |
=head3 GetList |
2234 |
|
|
2235 |
C<< my @dbObjects = $erdb->GetList(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@params); >> |
my @dbObjects = $erdb->GetList(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@params); |
2236 |
|
|
2237 |
Return a list of object descriptors for the specified objects as determined by the |
Return a list of object descriptors for the specified objects as determined by the |
2238 |
specified filter clause. |
specified filter clause. |
2260 |
with an ORDER BY clause. For example, the following filter string gets all genomes for a |
with an ORDER BY clause. For example, the following filter string gets all genomes for a |
2261 |
particular genus and sorts them by species name. |
particular genus and sorts them by species name. |
2262 |
|
|
2263 |
C<< "Genome(genus) = ? ORDER BY Genome(species)" >> |
"Genome(genus) = ? ORDER BY Genome(species)" |
2264 |
|
|
2265 |
The rules for field references in a sort order are the same as those for field references in the |
The rules for field references in a sort order are the same as those for field references in the |
2266 |
filter clause in general; however, odd things may happen if a sort field is from a secondary |
filter clause in general; however, odd things may happen if a sort field is from a secondary |
2295 |
|
|
2296 |
=head3 GetCount |
=head3 GetCount |
2297 |
|
|
2298 |
C<< my $count = $erdb->GetCount(\@objectNames, $filter, \@params); >> |
my $count = $erdb->GetCount(\@objectNames, $filter, \@params); |
2299 |
|
|
2300 |
Return the number of rows found by a specified query. This method would |
Return the number of rows found by a specified query. This method would |
2301 |
normally be used to count the records in a single table. For example, in a |
normally be used to count the records in a single table. For example, in a |
2388 |
|
|
2389 |
=head3 ComputeObjectSentence |
=head3 ComputeObjectSentence |
2390 |
|
|
2391 |
C<< my $sentence = $erdb->ComputeObjectSentence($objectName); >> |
my $sentence = $erdb->ComputeObjectSentence($objectName); |
2392 |
|
|
2393 |
Check an object name, and if it is a relationship convert it to a relationship sentence. |
Check an object name, and if it is a relationship convert it to a relationship sentence. |
2394 |
|
|
2423 |
|
|
2424 |
=head3 DumpRelations |
=head3 DumpRelations |
2425 |
|
|
2426 |
C<< $erdb->DumpRelations($outputDirectory); >> |
$erdb->DumpRelations($outputDirectory); |
2427 |
|
|
2428 |
Write the contents of all the relations to tab-delimited files in the specified directory. |
Write the contents of all the relations to tab-delimited files in the specified directory. |
2429 |
Each file will have the same name as the relation dumped, with an extension of DTX. |
Each file will have the same name as the relation dumped, with an extension of DTX. |
2465 |
|
|
2466 |
=head3 InsertValue |
=head3 InsertValue |
2467 |
|
|
2468 |
C<< $erdb->InsertValue($entityID, $fieldName, $value); >> |
$erdb->InsertValue($entityID, $fieldName, $value); |
2469 |
|
|
2470 |
This method will insert a new value into the database. The value must be one |
This method will insert a new value into the database. The value must be one |
2471 |
associated with a secondary relation, since primary values cannot be inserted: |
associated with a secondary relation, since primary values cannot be inserted: |
2528 |
|
|
2529 |
=head3 InsertObject |
=head3 InsertObject |
2530 |
|
|
2531 |
C<< $erdb->InsertObject($objectType, \%fieldHash); >> |
$erdb->InsertObject($objectType, \%fieldHash); |
2532 |
|
|
2533 |
Insert an object into the database. The object is defined by a type name and then a hash |
Insert an object into the database. The object is defined by a type name and then a hash |
2534 |
of field names to values. Field values in the primary relation are represented by scalars. |
of field names to values. Field values in the primary relation are represented by scalars. |
2537 |
example, the following line inserts an inactive PEG feature named C<fig|188.1.peg.1> with aliases |
example, the following line inserts an inactive PEG feature named C<fig|188.1.peg.1> with aliases |
2538 |
C<ZP_00210270.1> and C<gi|46206278>. |
C<ZP_00210270.1> and C<gi|46206278>. |
2539 |
|
|
2540 |
C<< $erdb->InsertObject('Feature', { id => 'fig|188.1.peg.1', active => 0, feature-type => 'peg', alias => ['ZP_00210270.1', 'gi|46206278']}); >> |
$erdb->InsertObject('Feature', { id => 'fig|188.1.peg.1', active => 0, feature-type => 'peg', alias => ['ZP_00210270.1', 'gi|46206278']}); |
2541 |
|
|
2542 |
The next statement inserts a C<HasProperty> relationship between feature C<fig|158879.1.peg.1> and |
The next statement inserts a C<HasProperty> relationship between feature C<fig|158879.1.peg.1> and |
2543 |
property C<4> with an evidence URL of C<http://seedu.uchicago.edu/query.cgi?article_id=142>. |
property C<4> with an evidence URL of C<http://seedu.uchicago.edu/query.cgi?article_id=142>. |
2544 |
|
|
2545 |
C<< $erdb->InsertObject('HasProperty', { 'from-link' => 'fig|158879.1.peg.1', 'to-link' => 4, evidence => 'http://seedu.uchicago.edu/query.cgi?article_id=142'}); >> |
$erdb->InsertObject('HasProperty', { 'from-link' => 'fig|158879.1.peg.1', 'to-link' => 4, evidence => 'http://seedu.uchicago.edu/query.cgi?article_id=142'}); |
2546 |
|
|
2547 |
=over 4 |
=over 4 |
2548 |
|
|
2665 |
|
|
2666 |
=head3 UpdateEntity |
=head3 UpdateEntity |
2667 |
|
|
2668 |
C<< $erdb->UpdateEntity($entityName, $id, \%fields); >> |
$erdb->UpdateEntity($entityName, $id, \%fields); |
2669 |
|
|
2670 |
Update the values of an entity. This is an unprotected update, so it should only be |
Update the values of an entity. This is an unprotected update, so it should only be |
2671 |
done if the database resides on a database server. |
done if the database resides on a database server. |
2723 |
|
|
2724 |
=head3 LoadTable |
=head3 LoadTable |
2725 |
|
|
2726 |
C<< my $results = $erdb->LoadTable($fileName, $relationName, $truncateFlag); >> |
my $results = $erdb->LoadTable($fileName, $relationName, $truncateFlag); |
2727 |
|
|
2728 |
Load data from a tab-delimited file into a specified table, optionally re-creating the table |
Load data from a tab-delimited file into a specified table, optionally re-creating the table |
2729 |
first. |
first. |
2766 |
if ($truncateFlag) { |
if ($truncateFlag) { |
2767 |
Trace("Creating table $relationName") if T(2); |
Trace("Creating table $relationName") if T(2); |
2768 |
# Compute the row count estimate. We take the size of the load file, |
# Compute the row count estimate. We take the size of the load file, |
2769 |
# divide it by the estimated row size, and then multiply by 1.5 to |
# divide it by the estimated row size, and then multiply by 2 to |
2770 |
# leave extra room. We postulate a minimum row count of 1000 to |
# leave extra room. We postulate a minimum row count of 1000 to |
2771 |
# prevent problems with incoming empty load files. |
# prevent problems with incoming empty load files. |
2772 |
my $rowSize = $self->EstimateRowSize($relationName); |
my $rowSize = $self->EstimateRowSize($relationName); |
2773 |
my $estimate = $fileSize * 1.5 / $rowSize; |
my $estimate = $fileSize * 8 / $rowSize; |
2774 |
if ($estimate < 1000) { |
if ($estimate < 1000) { |
2775 |
$estimate = 1000; |
$estimate = 1000; |
2776 |
} |
} |
2831 |
|
|
2832 |
=head3 CreateSearchIndex |
=head3 CreateSearchIndex |
2833 |
|
|
2834 |
C<< $erdb->CreateSearchIndex($objectName); >> |
$erdb->CreateSearchIndex($objectName); |
2835 |
|
|
2836 |
Check for a full-text search index on the specified entity or relationship object, and |
Check for a full-text search index on the specified entity or relationship object, and |
2837 |
if one is required, rebuild it. |
if one is required, rebuild it. |
2868 |
|
|
2869 |
=head3 DropRelation |
=head3 DropRelation |
2870 |
|
|
2871 |
C<< $erdb->DropRelation($relationName); >> |
$erdb->DropRelation($relationName); |
2872 |
|
|
2873 |
Physically drop a relation from the database. |
Physically drop a relation from the database. |
2874 |
|
|
2896 |
|
|
2897 |
=head3 MatchSqlPattern |
=head3 MatchSqlPattern |
2898 |
|
|
2899 |
C<< my $matched = ERDB::MatchSqlPattern($value, $pattern); >> |
my $matched = ERDB::MatchSqlPattern($value, $pattern); |
2900 |
|
|
2901 |
Determine whether or not a specified value matches an SQL pattern. An SQL |
Determine whether or not a specified value matches an SQL pattern. An SQL |
2902 |
pattern has two wild card characters: C<%> that matches multiple characters, |
pattern has two wild card characters: C<%> that matches multiple characters, |
2979 |
|
|
2980 |
=head3 GetEntity |
=head3 GetEntity |
2981 |
|
|
2982 |
C<< my $entityObject = $erdb->GetEntity($entityType, $ID); >> |
my $entityObject = $erdb->GetEntity($entityType, $ID); |
2983 |
|
|
2984 |
Return an object describing the entity instance with a specified ID. |
Return an object describing the entity instance with a specified ID. |
2985 |
|
|
3015 |
|
|
3016 |
=head3 GetChoices |
=head3 GetChoices |
3017 |
|
|
3018 |
C<< my @values = $erdb->GetChoices($entityName, $fieldName); >> |
my @values = $erdb->GetChoices($entityName, $fieldName); |
3019 |
|
|
3020 |
Return a list of all the values for the specified field that are represented in the |
Return a list of all the values for the specified field that are represented in the |
3021 |
specified entity. |
specified entity. |
3070 |
|
|
3071 |
=head3 GetEntityValues |
=head3 GetEntityValues |
3072 |
|
|
3073 |
C<< my @values = $erdb->GetEntityValues($entityType, $ID, \@fields); >> |
my @values = $erdb->GetEntityValues($entityType, $ID, \@fields); |
3074 |
|
|
3075 |
Return a list of values from a specified entity instance. If the entity instance |
Return a list of values from a specified entity instance. If the entity instance |
3076 |
does not exist, an empty list is returned. |
does not exist, an empty list is returned. |
3114 |
|
|
3115 |
=head3 GetAll |
=head3 GetAll |
3116 |
|
|
3117 |
C<< my @list = $erdb->GetAll(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@parameters, \@fields, $count); >> |
my @list = $erdb->GetAll(\@objectNames, $filterClause, \@parameters, \@fields, $count); |
3118 |
|
|
3119 |
Return a list of values taken from the objects returned by a query. The first three |
Return a list of values taken from the objects returned by a query. The first three |
3120 |
parameters correspond to the parameters of the L</Get> method. The final parameter is |
parameters correspond to the parameters of the L</Get> method. The final parameter is |
3128 |
fields specified returns multiple values, they are flattened in with the rest. For |
fields specified returns multiple values, they are flattened in with the rest. For |
3129 |
example, the following call will return a list of the features in a particular |
example, the following call will return a list of the features in a particular |
3130 |
spreadsheet cell, and each feature will be represented by a list containing the |
spreadsheet cell, and each feature will be represented by a list containing the |
3131 |
feature ID followed by all of its aliases. |
feature ID followed by all of its essentiality determinations. |
3132 |
|
|
3133 |
C<< @query = $erdb->Get(['ContainsFeature', 'Feature'], "ContainsFeature(from-link) = ?", [$ssCellID], ['Feature(id)', 'Feature(alias)']); >> |
@query = $erdb->Get(['ContainsFeature', 'Feature'], "ContainsFeature(from-link) = ?", [$ssCellID], ['Feature(id)', 'Feature(essential)']); |
3134 |
|
|
3135 |
=over 4 |
=over 4 |
3136 |
|
|
3208 |
|
|
3209 |
=head3 Exists |
=head3 Exists |
3210 |
|
|
3211 |
C<< my $found = $sprout->Exists($entityName, $entityID); >> |
my $found = $sprout->Exists($entityName, $entityID); |
3212 |
|
|
3213 |
Return TRUE if an entity exists, else FALSE. |
Return TRUE if an entity exists, else FALSE. |
3214 |
|
|
3243 |
|
|
3244 |
=head3 EstimateRowSize |
=head3 EstimateRowSize |
3245 |
|
|
3246 |
C<< my $rowSize = $erdb->EstimateRowSize($relName); >> |
my $rowSize = $erdb->EstimateRowSize($relName); |
3247 |
|
|
3248 |
Estimate the row size of the specified relation. The estimated row size is computed by adding |
Estimate the row size of the specified relation. The estimated row size is computed by adding |
3249 |
up the average length for each data type. |
up the average length for each data type. |
3281 |
|
|
3282 |
=head3 GetFieldTable |
=head3 GetFieldTable |
3283 |
|
|
3284 |
C<< my $fieldHash = $self->GetFieldTable($objectnName); >> |
my $fieldHash = $self->GetFieldTable($objectnName); |
3285 |
|
|
3286 |
Get the field structure for a specified entity or relationship. |
Get the field structure for a specified entity or relationship. |
3287 |
|
|
3310 |
|
|
3311 |
=head3 SplitKeywords |
=head3 SplitKeywords |
3312 |
|
|
3313 |
C<< my @keywords = ERDB::SplitKeywords($keywordString); >> |
my @keywords = ERDB::SplitKeywords($keywordString); |
3314 |
|
|
3315 |
This method returns a list of the positive keywords in the specified |
This method returns a list of the positive keywords in the specified |
3316 |
keyword string. All of the operators will have been stripped off, |
keyword string. All of the operators will have been stripped off, |
3359 |
|
|
3360 |
=head3 ValidateFieldName |
=head3 ValidateFieldName |
3361 |
|
|
3362 |
C<< my $okFlag = ERDB::ValidateFieldName($fieldName); >> |
my $okFlag = ERDB::ValidateFieldName($fieldName); |
3363 |
|
|
3364 |
Return TRUE if the specified field name is valid, else FALSE. Valid field names must |
Return TRUE if the specified field name is valid, else FALSE. Valid field names must |
3365 |
be hyphenated words subject to certain restrictions. |
be hyphenated words subject to certain restrictions. |
3414 |
|
|
3415 |
=head3 ReadMetaXML |
=head3 ReadMetaXML |
3416 |
|
|
3417 |
C<< my $rawMetaData = ERDB::ReadDBD($fileName); >> |
my $rawMetaData = ERDB::ReadDBD($fileName); |
3418 |
|
|
3419 |
This method reads a raw database definition XML file and returns it. |
This method reads a raw database definition XML file and returns it. |
3420 |
Normally, the metadata used by the ERDB system has been processed and |
Normally, the metadata used by the ERDB system has been processed and |
3447 |
|
|
3448 |
=head3 GetEntityFieldHash |
=head3 GetEntityFieldHash |
3449 |
|
|
3450 |
C<< my $fieldHashRef = ERDB::GetEntityFieldHash($structure, $entityName); >> |
my $fieldHashRef = ERDB::GetEntityFieldHash($structure, $entityName); |
3451 |
|
|
3452 |
Get the field hash of the named entity in the specified raw XML structure. |
Get the field hash of the named entity in the specified raw XML structure. |
3453 |
The field hash may not exist, in which case we need to create it. |
The field hash may not exist, in which case we need to create it. |
3489 |
|
|
3490 |
=head3 WriteMetaXML |
=head3 WriteMetaXML |
3491 |
|
|
3492 |
C<< ERDB::WriteMetaXML($structure, $fileName); >> |
ERDB::WriteMetaXML($structure, $fileName); |
3493 |
|
|
3494 |
Write the metadata XML to a file. This method is the reverse of L</ReadMetaXML>, and is |
Write the metadata XML to a file. This method is the reverse of L</ReadMetaXML>, and is |
3495 |
used to update the database definition. It must be used with care, however, since it |
used to update the database definition. It must be used with care, however, since it |
3528 |
Except for C<[p]>, all the codes are closed by slash-codes. So, for |
Except for C<[p]>, all the codes are closed by slash-codes. So, for |
3529 |
example, C<[b]Feature[/b]> displays the string C<Feature> in boldface. |
example, C<[b]Feature[/b]> displays the string C<Feature> in boldface. |
3530 |
|
|
3531 |
C<< my $realHtml = ERDB::HTMLNote($dataString); >> |
my $realHtml = ERDB::HTMLNote($dataString); |
3532 |
|
|
3533 |
=over 4 |
=over 4 |
3534 |
|
|
3560 |
|
|
3561 |
=head3 BeginTran |
=head3 BeginTran |
3562 |
|
|
3563 |
C<< $erdb->BeginTran(); >> |
$erdb->BeginTran(); |
3564 |
|
|
3565 |
Start a database transaction. |
Start a database transaction. |
3566 |
|
|
3574 |
|
|
3575 |
=head3 CommitTran |
=head3 CommitTran |
3576 |
|
|
3577 |
C<< $erdb->CommitTran(); >> |
$erdb->CommitTran(); |
3578 |
|
|
3579 |
Commit an active database transaction. |
Commit an active database transaction. |
3580 |
|
|
3587 |
|
|
3588 |
=head3 RollbackTran |
=head3 RollbackTran |
3589 |
|
|
3590 |
C<< $erdb->RollbackTran(); >> |
$erdb->RollbackTran(); |
3591 |
|
|
3592 |
Roll back an active database transaction. |
Roll back an active database transaction. |
3593 |
|
|
3600 |
|
|
3601 |
=head3 UpdateField |
=head3 UpdateField |
3602 |
|
|
3603 |
C<< my $count = $erdb->UpdateField($objectNames, $fieldName, $oldValue, $newValue, $filter, $parms); >> |
my $count = $erdb->UpdateField($objectNames, $fieldName, $oldValue, $newValue, $filter, $parms); |
3604 |
|
|
3605 |
Update all occurrences of a specific field value to a new value. The number of rows changed will be |
Update all occurrences of a specific field value to a new value. The number of rows changed will be |
3606 |
returned. |
returned. |
3680 |
|
|
3681 |
=head3 GetUsefulCrossValues |
=head3 GetUsefulCrossValues |
3682 |
|
|
3683 |
C<< my @attrNames = $sprout->GetUsefulCrossValues($sourceEntity, $relationship); >> |
my @attrNames = $sprout->GetUsefulCrossValues($sourceEntity, $relationship); |
3684 |
|
|
3685 |
Return a list of the useful attributes that would be returned by a B<Cross> call |
Return a list of the useful attributes that would be returned by a B<Cross> call |
3686 |
from an entity of the source entity type through the specified relationship. This |
from an entity of the source entity type through the specified relationship. This |
3741 |
|
|
3742 |
=head3 FindColumn |
=head3 FindColumn |
3743 |
|
|
3744 |
C<< my $colIndex = ERDB::FindColumn($headerLine, $columnIdentifier); >> |
my $colIndex = ERDB::FindColumn($headerLine, $columnIdentifier); |
3745 |
|
|
3746 |
Return the location a desired column in a data mining header line. The data |
Return the location a desired column in a data mining header line. The data |
3747 |
mining header line is a tab-separated list of column names. The column |
mining header line is a tab-separated list of column names. The column |
3799 |
|
|
3800 |
=head3 ParseColumns |
=head3 ParseColumns |
3801 |
|
|
3802 |
C<< my @columns = ERDB::ParseColumns($line); >> |
my @columns = ERDB::ParseColumns($line); |
3803 |
|
|
3804 |
Convert the specified data line to a list of columns. |
Convert the specified data line to a list of columns. |
3805 |
|
|
3833 |
|
|
3834 |
=head3 _CreatePPOIndex |
=head3 _CreatePPOIndex |
3835 |
|
|
3836 |
C<< my $index = ERDB::_CreatePPOIndex($indexObject); >> |
my $index = ERDB::_CreatePPOIndex($indexObject); |
3837 |
|
|
3838 |
Convert the XML for an ERDB index to the XML structure for a PPO |
Convert the XML for an ERDB index to the XML structure for a PPO |
3839 |
index. |
index. |
3864 |
|
|
3865 |
=head3 _CreatePPOField |
=head3 _CreatePPOField |
3866 |
|
|
3867 |
C<< my $fieldXML = ERDB::_CreatePPOField($fieldName, $fieldObject); >> |
my $fieldXML = ERDB::_CreatePPOField($fieldName, $fieldObject); |
3868 |
|
|
3869 |
Convert the ERDB XML structure for a field to a PPO scalar XML structure. |
Convert the ERDB XML structure for a field to a PPO scalar XML structure. |
3870 |
|
|
3901 |
|
|
3902 |
=head3 CleanKeywords |
=head3 CleanKeywords |
3903 |
|
|
3904 |
C<< my $cleanedString = $erdb->CleanKeywords($searchExpression); >> |
my $cleanedString = $erdb->CleanKeywords($searchExpression); |
3905 |
|
|
3906 |
Clean up a search expression or keyword list. This is a virtual method that may |
Clean up a search expression or keyword list. This is a virtual method that may |
3907 |
be overridden by the subclass. The base-class method removes extra spaces |
be overridden by the subclass. The base-class method removes extra spaces |
3938 |
|
|
3939 |
=head3 GetSourceObject |
=head3 GetSourceObject |
3940 |
|
|
3941 |
C<< my $source = $erdb->GetSourceObject($entityName); >> |
my $source = $erdb->GetSourceObject($entityName); |
3942 |
|
|
3943 |
Return the object to be used in loading special attributes of the specified entity. The |
Return the object to be used in loading special attributes of the specified entity. The |
3944 |
algorithm for loading special attributes is stored in the C<DataGen> elements of the |
algorithm for loading special attributes is stored in the C<DataGen> elements of the |
3948 |
|
|
3949 |
=head3 _RelationMap |
=head3 _RelationMap |
3950 |
|
|
3951 |
C<< my @relationMap = _RelationMap($mappedNameHashRef, $mappedNameListRef); >> |
my @relationMap = _RelationMap($mappedNameHashRef, $mappedNameListRef); |
3952 |
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3953 |
Create the relation map for an SQL query. The relation map is used by B<ERDBObject> |
Create the relation map for an SQL query. The relation map is used by B<ERDBObject> |
3954 |
to determine how to interpret the results of the query. |
to determine how to interpret the results of the query. |
4261 |
sub _GetStatementHandle { |
sub _GetStatementHandle { |
4262 |
# Get the parameters. |
# Get the parameters. |
4263 |
my ($self, $command, $params) = @_; |
my ($self, $command, $params) = @_; |
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Confess("Invalid parameter list.") if (! defined($params) || ref($params) ne 'ARRAY'); |
4265 |
# Trace the query. |
# Trace the query. |
4266 |
Trace("SQL query: $command") if T(SQL => 3); |
Trace("SQL query: $command") if T(SQL => 3); |
4267 |
Trace("PARMS: '" . (join "', '", @{$params}) . "'") if (T(SQL => 4) && (@{$params} > 0)); |
Trace("PARMS: '" . (join "', '", @{$params}) . "'") if (T(SQL => 4) && (@{$params} > 0)); |
4511 |
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4512 |
=head3 _LoadMetaData |
=head3 _LoadMetaData |
4513 |
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4514 |
C<< my $metadata = ERDB::_LoadMetaData($filename); >> |
my $metadata = ERDB::_LoadMetaData($filename); |
4515 |
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4516 |
This method loads the data describing this database from an XML file into a metadata structure. |
This method loads the data describing this database from an XML file into a metadata structure. |
4517 |
The resulting structure is a set of nested hash tables containing all the information needed to |
The resulting structure is a set of nested hash tables containing all the information needed to |
4869 |
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4870 |
=head3 _ProcessIndexes |
=head3 _ProcessIndexes |
4871 |
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4872 |
C<< ERDB::_ProcessIndexes($indexList, $relation); >> |
ERDB::_ProcessIndexes($indexList, $relation); |
4873 |
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4874 |
Build the data structures for the specified indexes in the specified relation. |
Build the data structures for the specified indexes in the specified relation. |
4875 |
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