RE: Decode

From: Kevin Lange <kgel_at_ppoone.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:26:00 -0500
Message-Id: <22541.293584@fatcity.com>

decode(test_value,if_A,then_B,if_C,then_D,...,otherwise_E)

decode(city,'San Francisco','CA','Dallas','TX','Unknown')

If the city is 'San Francisco', return 'CA'. If the city is 'Dallas', return 'TX'
If neither, return 'Unknown'

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From: Ruth Gramolini [mailto:rgramolini_at_tax.state.vt.us] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 1:59 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: Decode

Hello everyone,

I am having a senior moment and I have forgetten the syntax for 'decode'. Can anyone give me a hint. I have leant out my sql books and of course I need them now.

Thanks in advance,
Ruth Gramolini
Oracle DBA, Vermont Department of Taxes

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Author: Ruth Gramolini
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