How to bind an Array Parameter (Stored Procedure) via Native ODBC

Binding an array parameter to a stored procedure via Native ODBC involves several steps. Here's a general outline of the process:

1. Prepare the SQL Statement: Prepare the SQL statement with placeholders for the array parameters. For example:

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   EXEC my_stored_proc(?)
   
   

2. Bind the Array Parameter: Use the appropriate ODBC API function to bind the array parameter to the prepared statement. For example, you would use SQLBindParameter in C/C++.

3. Set the Array Values: Set the values for the array parameter. This is usually done using an array or a list, depending on the programming language you're using.

4. Execute the Prepared Statement: Execute the prepared statement with the array parameter values.

Here's a simple example in Python using the pyodbc library:

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import pyodbc



# Connect to the database

conn = pyodbc.connect('DSN=my_dsn;UID=my_user;PWD=my_pass')



# Prepare the SQL statement with a placeholder for the array parameter

sql = "EXEC my_stored_proc(?)"



# Create a cursor

cursor = conn.cursor()



# Define the array of values

array_values = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]



# Bind the array parameter

cursor.execute(sql, (pyodbc.SQL_PARAM_INPUT, pyodbc.SQL_CHAR, pyodbc.SQL_ARRAY_SIZE, pyodbc.SQL_DATA_AT_EXEC, array_values))



# Execute the prepared statement

cursor.execute(None)



# Commit the transaction

conn.commit()



# Close the cursor and connection

cursor.close()

conn.close()

Please note that the exact implementation details can vary based on the programming language and the ODBC library you are using. Make sure to consult the documentation of the specific ODBC library you're working with for more accurate information.