how to build one big Query which contains query to 1DataSourse and with result from first DataSourse need to be filtered second Query from 2 DataSourse

Welcome to the forum! It sounds like you need a Query Based Dropdown List Parameter.

Or if you need something like a drill-down then this post my be more useful:

Do you have a more specific example for forum readers to work with?

SELECT
  id1,
  total_sum,
  total_count, 
FROM DataSource1 a1
LEFT JOIN ( SELECT id2, total_sum, total_count FROM DATASourse2) a2 
  ON a1.id1 = a2.id2
WHERE
  id1>200

list of id2 includes itself list of id1, i wanna bring rest data from DataSourse2 only for short list id1, i am not interested in proceed all long list id2

In that case, I would recommend the Query Results Data Source. Make a query of Datasource 1 and Datasource 2 and then reference them from a third query against the QRDS.

Could you send me simple example regarding to my case?What i should do?

my Big Query use two queries first query_123 and second query_456 , i made something like this

select 
a, b
from query_123 
left join
     query_456
where conditions.

Query 456 contains itself parameter which changes every time when we run Query 456. For example we need every time write previose date and current date.

i changed all on

select 
      a, b
from query_123 
left join 
    cached_query_456
where conditions.

to save the last updated version of this query in cache to use it afterwards in Big Query
but have this error. Could you help me?

I merged your two topics since they’re part of the same issue.

QRDS doesn’t work on queries with parameters. That’s why you see the no cached query result found error. But you don’t need a parameter for these queries. Set them up like this instead:

Query 1
Uses a regular data source like postgres, mysql, redshift, etc.

SELECT field1, field2, field3
FROM DS1
WHERE ...

Query 2
Uses QRDS to examine query_1

WITH LimitedVersionOfQuery1 as (  

SELECT field1, field2, field3
FROM query_1
WHERE ... 
  AND someDate > {{ window.start }}
  AND someDate < {{ window.end   }}
)

SELECT    q1.field1,    q1.field2,    q1.field3
       lvoq1.field1, lvoq1.field2, lvoq1.field3
FROM query_1 q1
LEFT JOIN LimitedVersionOfQuery1 lvoq1
  ON q1.field1 = lvoq1.field1
WHERE ...

I think you can do the same thing with the original data source without using the QRDS. But the above example would work.

It’s difficult to give concrete examples without knowing your exact use case. But nothing you’ve said so far suggests that Redash can’t do what you need :slight_smile:

Unfortunately, this case can’t describe my situation. I would be very grateful you if you suggest something that are useful in my case. Problem that i don’t need parameter for making filter of sample, i need parameter for every day changing tables from which i need bring data. Just imagine that every day created new table with name table_(current _date), and in big query i need to join data of first table from dataSourse1(it is stable) and from second query(which contains itself two tables information: from table with end name of current date and from table with ending name of yesterday date) from DataSourse2 and i want that every day if i run this second query i would run today table and yesterday, for it i created parameter where someone who don’t need to rewrite code of second sql query could give ending of this tables, and after that run code of Big Query cause i would save cache of this second query for running big query

If I understood correctly, you need a query that looks like this:

WITH oneDayAgo  as ( SELECT * FROM data_oneDayAgo ), 
     twoDaysAgo as ( SELECT * FROM data_twoDaysAgo)

SELECT  field1, field2, field3
FROM    stableData
JOIN    oneDayAgo  one ON stableData.id = one.id
JOIN    twoDaysAgo two ON stableData.id = two.id

Where data_oneDayAgo and data_twoDaysAgo are passed as parameters. This way you see a fresh result each day.

I see two ways to do this in Redash.

Use a Query Based Dropdown List Parameter

Write a query to return string table names based on dates. This example uses Postgres.

SELECT 'yesterday' "key", 'data_' || TO_CHAR(DATE_TRUNC('day', NOW()::timestamp) - interval '1 day', 'YYYYMMDD')  "value"
UNION ALL
SELECT 'two days ago' "key", 'data_' || TO_CHAR(DATE_TRUNC('day', NOW()::timestamp) - interval '2 days', 'YYYYMMDD') "value"

Any time you run this query, it will return two rows. Since today is 2019-10-04 it returns:

key value
yesterday data_20191003
two days ago data_20191002

You can use a different format string if your daily data tables don’t follow ISO8601.

Then your main query would look like this:

image

{{ First Param }} and {{ Second Param }} are Query Based Dropdown List Parameters pointed at the query above. If you execute this query it will pull data from yesterday and two days ago, then join that data against your stable data source.

I tested this on Redash V7 and V8 and it worked as expected.

Write a Database Function to return daily data

This approach makes more sense, I think. Since it doesn’t rely on features of Redash. It leverages the power of your database. In this case, you would write a function for your database that returns data from the correct table.

Consult the documentation for your database for the proper function syntax. Your resulting SQL would look somewhat like this:

WITH oneDayAgo  as ( SELECT * FROM FUNC_THAT_RETURNS_YESTERDAY ), 
     twoDaysAgo as ( SELECT * FROM FUNC_THAT_RETURNS_TWO_DAYS_AGO)

SELECT  field1, field2, field3
FROM    stableData
JOIN    oneDayAgo  one ON stableData.id = one.id
JOIN    twoDaysAgo two ON stableData.id = two.id
select * from CONCAT( 'cc' ,'_report_20120813') limit 5; does't work
select * from 'cc' || '_report_20120813') limit 5; does't work
select * from CONCAT_WS( _, 'cc','report_20120813') limit 5; does't work
select * from GROUP_CONCAT('cc','report_20120813' SEPARATOR '_'`) limit 5;

Does’t work

Error running query: **You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ''cc' ||'_report_20120813' limit 5' at line 1**
 select *
 FROM 
     (select CONCAT(cc_report_, CONVERT((subdate((CURDATE()), 1)-1), CHAR))) as k
     limit 5;  works but return not all columns and data of existing table cc_report_20120813 but only name the table cc_report_20120813( select * from CONCAT(cc_report_, CONVERT((subdate((CURDATE()), 1)-1), CHAR))

doesn’t work). How i could bring data from table with this name? Please, i am very grateful you that you help me

I merged your two topics again since they’re part of the same issue.

You need dynamic SQL to do this in MySQL. I’ve not used dynamic statements in MySQL, but here is a related stack exchange article.

Have you tried the Query Based Dropdown List Parameter solution I wrote above? It would be much easier (and safer) than a dynamic SQL option. And shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to test.

An if i will made this Query Based Dropdown List Parameter it would be saved like cached_query or not? Cause i cannot make query with stable sourse cause it is in different DataSourse cause it i need have two queries : first with 1 datasourse(Postgres), second with joining two tables with this Query Based Dropdown List Parameter(MySql), and last which would proceed all two previouse queries

If you schedule the Query Based Dropdown List query to run each day then it will remain fresh.

That’s new information. It wasn’t clear before that you are joining data from MySQL and Postgres. Still, a version of the solution above could work assuming the amount of data is not too big.

The only difference is that each of your primary data sources will be joined using the QRDS. So the main query would change to be like this:

WITH oneDayAgo  as ( SELECT * FROM query_xxxx ), --data_oneDayAgo
     twoDaysAgo as ( SELECT * FROM query_xxxx) --data_twoDaysAgo

SELECT  field1, field2, field3
FROM    query_xxxx --stableData
JOIN    oneDayAgo  one ON stableData.id = one.id
JOIN    twoDaysAgo two ON stableData.id = two.id

Try this. If you have too much data then the queries might fail. In which case you will need a proper ETL tool like Stitch (with which we also integrate :innocent:).

Thank you very much! I will try)))

I tried Query Based Dropdown List Parameter for second query but it still didn’t save cache. My third queries could contains just numbers of queries like query_23456, but in my case i can not write WITH statement cause i am at third DataSourse (QueryResult), second query must bring data from second DataSourse(Mysql), otherwise error. i don’t know what to do

To join data from two or more data sources you can use the QRDS. Or consider using a tool like Stitch if you have a lot of data and then point Redash at Stitch.

What you’ve said so far sounds feasible in Redash. But I’m struggling to understand your precise issue without a well-written example.

Thank you very much! i found way how to solve my problem)

Would you mind sharing a little info about your solution? Readers in the future may thank you :wink:

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