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bharatg
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 Posted - 2005-04-04 : 10:54:22
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| I'm a bit new to SQL Server, but here is the problem I am trying to get around:1. I have lets say an Employee table where the emp_id is an identity column that is auto assigned by the db.2. I wish to insert values into the tables, but sometimes I may wish to use the value of the emp_id that i supply while inserting (and sometimes not).Is there any way in MS SQL to do this? For e.g. is it setup like a constraint that I can temporarily drop. I do not want to alter the table, so that option is ruled out.Any other ways to do this (I know bcp is one of them that allows me to do this, but looking for ways in the db itself using SQL if possible)Thanks,Bharat |
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DustinMichaels
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
464 Posts |
Posted - 2005-04-04 : 11:06:07
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| You can use SET IDENTITY_INSERT = ON in order to do what you want.SET IDENTITY_INSERT dbo.Employee ON<Your Insert Commands>SET IDENTITY_INSERT dbo.Employee OFFDustin Michaels |
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mr_mist
Grunnio
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Posted - 2005-04-04 : 11:06:21
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| Look up SET IDENTITY INSERT in books on-line.-------Moo. :) |
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bharatg
Starting Member
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Posted - 2005-04-04 : 11:11:09
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insert values in an auto-identity column