Re: Confused over AS and IS

From: Van Messner <vmessner_at_bestweb.net>
Date: 2000/05/05
Message-ID: <NbHQ4.56$v%5.8475@newshog.newsread.com>#1/1

Don't worry. Even the President of the United States didn't know what is is. But your case is simpler. You can use is or as, whichever you prefer.

Van

Ken Sproule <kenmn_at_tds.net> wrote in message news:4623hskcvl0ku9g8o4bdgdepo473rkb8ro_at_4ax.com...
> Thanks for you help in advance.
>
> I am confused as to the significance of the AS and IS in things like :
>
> Create procedure x() AS - why not IS. i.e. is there some sort of
> reasoning I can apply to know when to use AS or IS.
>
> Create type X AS/IS varray..
>
> create or replace trigger before NO AS or IS ?
>
> Any way, there must be a rhyme or reason for AS and IS --- does any
> one know what it is?
>
>
> Best
>
> Ken Sproule
> kenmn_at_tds.net
Received on Fri May 05 2000 - 00:00:00 CDT