Executes a SQL statement that returns a result set.

Syntax

Visual Basic

Public Function ExecuteReader() As SADataReader

C#

public SADataReader ExecuteReader();

Return value

The result set as an SADataReader object.

Remarks

The statement is the current SACommand object, with CommandText and Parameters as needed. The SADataReader object is a read-only, forward-only result set. For modifiable result sets, use an SADataAdapter.

See also

• SACommand class
• SACommand members
• ExecuteReader methods
• ExecuteNonQuery method
• SADataReader class
• SADataAdapter class
• CommandText property
• Parameters property