CData Python Connector for Microsoft SharePoint

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Miscellaneous

This section provides a complete list of the Miscellaneous properties you can configure in the connection string for this provider.


PropertyDescription
CalculatedDataTypeSpecifies the data type to use for calculated fields in the SOAP schema. Set this if Microsoft SharePoint returns unexpected types for calculated fields.
ContinueOnErrorSpecifies whether the provider continues processing batch updates after an error occurs.
CreateIDColumnsSpecifies whether the provider creates supplemental ID columns for Microsoft SharePoint fields that reference values from other lists. Applies only to the SOAP schema.
DisableFilterLimitSpecifies whether to disable the 5000-record limit for list filters in Microsoft SharePoint REST queries. Setting this to true attempts server-side processing beyond the limit, but may result in server errors.
FolderOptionSpecifies how the provider displays folders and files in query results when using the SOAP schema.
GetColumnsMetadataSpecifies when the provider retrieves column metadata for tables in the REST schema. Metadata can be loaded at startup or on first use.
IncludeLookupColumnsSpecifies whether the provider includes lookup columns in query results when using the SOAP schema.
IncludeLookupDisplayValueColumnsSpecifies whether the provider includes display value columns for lookup fields in query results when using the REST schema.
MaxRowsSpecifies the maximum number of rows returned for queries that do not include either aggregation or GROUP BY.
OtherSpecifies additional hidden properties for specific use cases., to be used only when our Support team advises it, to address specific issues. See Remarks for details.
PagesizeSpecifies the maximum number of records per page the provider returns when requesting data from Microsoft SharePoint.
PseudoColumnsSpecifies the pseudocolumns to expose as table columns, expressed as a string in the format 'TableName=ColumnName;TableName=ColumnName'.
ReadonlyToggles read-only access to Microsoft SharePoint from the provider.
ResolveCalculatedTypesControls whether SharePoint calculated columns are assigned a SQL data type corresponding to the result type of their formula.
RTKSpecifies the runtime key for licensing the provider. If unset or invalid, the provider defaults to the standard licensing method. This property is only required in environments where the standard licensing method is unsupported or requires a runtime key.
ShowHiddenColumnsSpecifies whether the provider includes hidden columns in metadata and query results.
ShowPredefinedColumnsSpecifies whether the provider includes predefined columns, such as system or base-type columns, in metadata and query results.
ShowVersionViewsSpecifies whether the provider includes list version views in metadata discovery when using the SOAP schema.
STSURLSpecifies the URL of the security token service (STS) used for single sign-on (SSO) authentication. This property is rarely required to be set manually.
TableListTypesSpecifies which SharePoint list templates are exposed as tables.
TimeoutSpecifies the maximum time, in seconds, that the provider waits for a server response before throwing a timeout error.
UseDisplayNamesSpecifies whether the provider uses column display names instead of API names in metadata and query results.
UseEntityTypeNameSpecifies whether the provider uses a list’s EntityTypeName as the table name during metadata discovery instead of the list’s Title field.
UseNTLMV1Specifies whether the provider uses NTLMv1 or NTLMv2 for authentication.
UserDefinedViewsSpecifies a filepath to a JSON configuration file that defines custom views. The provider automatically detects and uses the views specified in this file.
UseSimpleNamesSpecifies whether or not simple names should be used for tables and columns.

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