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Re: Simple SQL Question

From: Beth Katcher <b.katcher_at_rcn.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:11:37 -0500
Message-ID: <3A92A549.40C71E9E@rcn.com>

> > Is there a simple way to query a table whose records are formatted as
> > follows:
> >
> > FIELD1 VARCHAR(12) - Ex. Data: NORTH
> > FIELD2 VARCHAR(12) - Ex. Data: 1000
> > FIELD3 VARCHAR(12) - Ex. Data: 2000
> > FIELD4 VARCHAR(12) - Ex. Data: 3000
> >
> > with a result set that contains multiple records in the following format:
> >
> > NORTH 1000
> > NORTH 2000
> > NORTH 3000
(Lots of confusing stuff snipped . . .)

Why not:
select field1, field2 from yourtable
union
select field1, field3 from yourtable
union
select field1, field4 from yourtable;

Then go back and redesign the table properly.

Received on Tue Feb 20 2001 - 11:11:37 CST

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