** SQL WHERE clause order

Hi,

   In a SQL statement I want a certain where clause to be done first. Is it enough to list it first as follows or do I (and can I) do something else to make it get checked first before other WHERE/AND clause are looked at. Thanks :  

SELECT emp_id FROM emp
WHERE select_sen_emp_chk_first = 'Y'
AND dept = :dept
AND salary > :min_sal Received on Tue Nov 04 2003 - 15:34:27 CST