Syntax

object.SnapshotObjectName [= value]

Parts

object

Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list

value

String that identifies a SQL Server table or view by name

Data Type

String

Modifiable

Read/write for a TransArticle object. Read-only for a MergeArticle object.

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT GetSnapshotObjectName(SQLDMO_LPBSTR pRetVal);

HRESULT SetSnapshotObjectName(SQLDMO_LPCSTR NewValue);

Note  SQL-DMO strings are always returned as OLE BSTR objects. A C/C++ application obtains a reference to the string. The application must release the reference using SysFreeString.

Remarks

By default, the database object providing the initial snapshot is the object providing replicated data. Override the initial snapshot source object to control the data populating the snapshot.

To override the initial snapshot

1. Set the ArticleType property to indicate manual creation of the initial snapshot. ArticleType must be SQLDMORep_LogBasedManualBoth, SQLDMORep_LogBasedManualSyncView, or SQLDMORep_ManualSyncView.
   
   
2. Set the SnapshotObjectName and SnapshotObjectOwner properties to identify the snapshot data source object.
   
   
3. To generate a synchronizing snapshot, execute the ReInitializeAllSubscriptions method of the TransPublication object containing the referenced transactional replication article.

   Note  If an application sets SnapshotObjectName with the TransArticle object after the initial snapshot has been created, a new snapshot must be generated. Snapshots are applied when the next scheduled snapshot agent runs.