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AskSQLTeam
Ask SQLTeam Question
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 Posted - 11/17/2006 : 10:24:28
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| saras writes "In sql server ,How to Sort a date which is converted into varchar.I need a single column" |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
USA
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robvolk
SQLTeam MVY/MIA
USA
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Posted - 11/17/2006 : 10:29:37
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While I did kill a few quality brain cells last night, I just can't muster the ability to come up with these questions myself.  |
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
Slovenia
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Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:35:29
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unfortunatly there's no way simple way to order dates converted to varchar.
you could try this workaround:
declare @t1 table (col1 varchar(200))
insert into @t1
select convert(varchar(200), getdate()+4, 107) union all
select convert(varchar(200), getdate()+1, 107) union all
select convert(varchar(200), getdate()+3, 107) union all
select convert(varchar(200), getdate()+2, 107) union all
select convert(varchar(200), getdate(), 107)
SELECT * FROM @t1
select distinct t1.*
from @t1 t1
cross join @t1 t2
where t1.col1 <= t2.col1
Go with the flow & have fun! Else fight the flow 
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
USA
4184 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:37:16
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NERD
LOSER
NERD
How you doing?
MeanOldDBA
derrickleggett@hotmail.com
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
Slovenia
11645 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:39:48
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derrick where have you been lately... we missed you
Go with the flow & have fun! Else fight the flow
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
USA
4184 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 14:00:23
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I've took a position at AMC Theatres running the information services department. Now, I'm buried. I happen to be at PASS this week, so I have more time to post. Hopefully, my time will begin to free up as we get structure, processes, etc in place and start to work a plan. You know how new jobs go.
MeanOldDBA
derrickleggett@hotmail.com
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
USA
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Posted - 11/17/2006 : 14:05:09
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quote:
Originally posted by AskSQLTeam
saras writes "In sql server ,How to Sort a date which is converted into varchar.I need a single column"
Use an ORDER BY clause.
CODO ERGO SUM |
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
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robvolk
SQLTeam MVY/MIA
USA
12325 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 21:20:44
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No, I'm gonna ruin it:
SELECT varcharDateColumn FROM myTable ORDER BY cast(varcharDateColumn as datetime) |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
India
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Posted - 11/18/2006 : 04:35:19
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quote:
Originally posted by AskSQLTeam
saras writes "In sql server ,How to Sort a date which is converted into varchar.I need a single column"
You should always use proper datatype DATETIME to store dates
Madhivanan
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
USA
6298 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2006 : 15:07:44
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Obviously, the application will ensure that there are no bad dates in the varchar date column.
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X002548
Not Just a Number
USA
12780 Posts |
Posted - 11/20/2006 : 15:10:29
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Originally posted by Michael Valentine Jones
Obviously, the application will ensure that there are no bad dates in the varchar date column.
[smacks forehead]
What was I thinking
[/smacks forehead]
Brett
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Edited by - X002548 on 11/20/2006 15:10:49 |
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