Determine table referenced in a view in SQL Server

Question

How can i get to know the tables used in a view in SQL Server? Is there a script or a tool that could let me know the tables used in a view and can also list down the fields

Answer 1

This information is available from the INFORMATION_SCHEMA

SELECT * 
    FROM    INFORMATION_SCHEMA.VIEW_COLUMN_USAGE AS cu
    JOIN    INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS AS c
    ON      c.TABLE_SCHEMA  = cu.TABLE_SCHEMA
    AND     c.TABLE_CATALOG = cu.TABLE_CATALOG
    AND     c.TABLE_NAME    = cu.TABLE_NAME
    AND     c.COLUMN_NAME   = cu.COLUMN_NAME
    WHERE   cu.VIEW_NAME    = 'viewtablename';