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sgraves
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 Posted - 2005-08-18 : 10:42:46
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| Hi! I am trying to remove an "*" I used to transfer a file from Excel to SQL. I put the "*" in the NULL values so that I would not get an error. Now that I have the file in SQL, I need to remove the :*" from some columns in my table. How can I select all of those in a column and delete them without deleting each individual one. Any ideas?Thanks for your help.Scott |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
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Posted - 2005-08-18 : 10:46:02
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| If that column of the table has * then use updateUpdate yourtable set starColumn=''MadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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sgraves
Starting Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-18 : 11:20:33
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| I have no clue on how to do either of what you suggested. Can you give me some steps. I am new to SQL.Thanks guys for your help.Scott |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-18 : 11:25:28
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| Scott...can you cut and paste?Just cut and paste all of the code in that linkGoto Query Analyzer and paste the code there...then just run it to see what it does.You don't have to do anything else.Brett8-)Hint: Want your questions answered fast? Follow the direction in this linkhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25/5276.aspx |
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mmarovic
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2005-08-18 : 11:34:24
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What do you want to have instead of "*"?update tableset column = <new value>where column = '*' Is it what you are looking for? |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
15586 Posts |
Posted - 2005-08-18 : 16:50:54
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Originally posted by mmarovic
What do you want to have instead of "*"?update tableset column = <new value>where column = '*' Is it what you are looking for?
Problem is, they don't know what tables or what columns...The link I gave hime will scan the entire databaseBrett8-)Hint: Want your questions answered fast? Follow the direction in this linkhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25/5276.aspx |
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removing *