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cjjubb
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 Posted - 2008-06-25 : 06:50:19
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| Hi allIs there an alternate method to check if a value IS NOT NULL using an equals signe.g.WHERE value = NOT NULL (I know this doesn't work!)I know this may seem like a strange question but I the reason I have for needing to do it this way is a long story.Any help would be appreacited |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 06:51:27
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| WHERE ISNULL(value,somedefaultvalue) <> somedefaultvalue |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 10:07:44
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| WHERE value IS NOT NULL is the correct approachOtherwise index maynot be used if defined on that columnMadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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SwePeso
Patron Saint of Lost Yaks
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 10:16:24
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If you change the default ANSI setting, you can write Col1 = NULL or Col1 <> NULL.
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madhivanan
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 10:24:38
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quote:
Originally posted by Peso
If you change the default ANSI setting, you can write Col1 = NULL or Col1 <> NULL.
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I wouldnt prefer doing that  MadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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SwePeso
Patron Saint of Lost Yaks
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Posted - 2008-06-25 : 10:25:37
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If VALUE is an identity, you can also useWHERE Value >= 0to get all records NOT NULL. (and where value indeed is greater than or equal to zero)
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Alternate method for IS NOT NULL