I would create an SQL dump ("sqlite3 file.db .dump") and search therein.----- Original Message ----- From: Scott <scottvall...@yahoo.com> To: SQLite Mailing List <sqlite-users@mailinglists.sqlite.org> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020, 15:01:06 Subject: [sqlite] Can I search all tables and columns of SQLite database for a specific text string? Can I search all tables and columns of SQLite database for a specific text string? I'm sure this question has been asked many times, but I'm having trouble finding a solid answer. My problem: My clients SQLite database has 11 tables and multiple columns (some designated and others not) and they want to be able to search the entire database for a specific text or phrase. What I have done: I've been searching a couple days and found the Full Text search on SQLite home based upon using a virtual table, but I don't think that will work. It appears that I may be able to search the sqlite_master but it seems it may only contain table and column information only minus the data. What I'm working in: This is an Android app written in Java using the SQLite What I hope to do: Find a simple query statement or combination of statements that may help to efficiently query for the string across tables and columns before I resort to multiple queries and methods for all 11 tables. I'm looking for any experienced thoughts or suggestions anyone may have encountered resolving this kind of issue if available. I'm not expecting anyone to solve it for me -- just some guidance would be helpful. Thanks, Scott ValleryEcclesiastes 4:9-10 _______________________________________________ sqlite-users mailing list sqlite-users@mailinglists.sqlite.org http://mailinglists.sqlite.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sqlite-users _______________________________________________ sqlite-users mailing list sqlite-users@mailinglists.sqlite.org http://mailinglists.sqlite.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sqlite-users
