33. Lookup Tables
Lookup tables are data structures that allow fast access to data stored using a known key or SQL query. This way you can reduce the need to browse a database or data files.
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All data records stored in any lookup table are kept in files, in databases or cached in memory.
Lookup tables can be internal or external (shared).
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Internal: See Internal Lookup Tables.
Internal lookup tables can be:
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Externalized: See Externalizing Internal Lookup Tables.
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Exported: See Exporting Internal Lookup Tables.
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External (shared): See External (Shared) Lookup Tables.
External (shared) lookup tables can be:
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Linked to the graph: See Linking External (Shared) Lookup Tables.
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Internalized: See Internalizing External (Shared) Lookup Tables.
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Types of Lookup Tables
Lookup tables can be accessed using CTL functions, see Lookup Table Functions.