> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.geodin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.geodin.com/data-analysis/creating-queries/sql-and-advanced-options.md).

# SQL and Advanced Options

Raw SQL and advanced query options - direct SQL entry, schema-aware table lists, and database-specific syntax.

The Query Builder supports **direct SQL** entry for cases where the visual builder cannot express the required logic - joins to external tables, database-specific functions, or complex subqueries.

When using raw SQL, the **table list** declares which identifiers in the FROM clause should be schema-extended at execution time, so the query works portably across database connections with different schema configurations.

For the comprehensive reference - full syntax, all options, edge cases - see [**Creating Queries**](/data-analysis/creating-queries.md) (long-form) and [**Query Builder Reference**](/data-analysis/query-builder-reference.md).


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