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PROPERTY_NUMBER function [System]

Returns the property number of the property with the supplied property-name.

PROPERTY_NUMBER( property-name )

property-name    A property name.

Each property has both a number and a name, but the number is subject to change between releases, and should not be used as a reliable identifier for a given property. In cases where either property number or property name can be used, it is preferable to use the property name. Always use the PROPERTY_NUMBER function to ensure that the property number is current for the server being used.

• Understanding database properties

• SQL/2003    Vendor extension.

The following statement returns an integer value. The actual value changes from release to release.

SELECT PROPERTY_NUMBER( 'PAGESIZE' );