substr of LONG datatype?

From: (wrong string) © <kark_1999_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 18:54:03 GMT
Message-ID: <fX9f8.29140$%b6.8297006_at_typhoon.ne.ipsvc.net>


How can I get a SUBSTR of a long?

for example, I'm attempting this...
select substr(comment_txt, 1, 30)

getting an "inconsistent datatype" error. Any suggestions?
thanks. Received on Wed Feb 27 2002 - 19:54:03 CET

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