# Convert nested query to python scripting **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Tags:** ignition81, reporting\ **Created:** [October 2, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-nested-query-to-python-scripting/96737 "2024-10-02T20:35:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 8
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Perhaps you are looking for this: > [@Report with Scripted Nested Data](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/report-with-scripted-nested-data/11801): > > The report datasource scripting examples explain how to access the nested data in another key for use constructing a custom dataset. What I don’t see is how to construct nested data that would be suitable for use with a child table in a table group. I have a parent dataset that I’m constructing via script due to annoying limitations of an ancient SQL Server 2000 instance. I need a subquery for each row that could be done with a normal query, but there’s no way to add a regular subquery to a s… But to echo Paul: Why? --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-nested-query-to-python-scripting/96737)._