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AskSQLTeam
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 Posted - 2006-11-17 : 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
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 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
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 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 allselect convert(varchar(200), getdate()+1, 107) union allselect convert(varchar(200), getdate()+3, 107) union allselect convert(varchar(200), getdate()+2, 107) union allselect convert(varchar(200), getdate(), 107) SELECT * FROM @t1select distinct t1.*from @t1 t1 cross join @t1 t2where t1.col1 <= t2.col1 Go with the flow & have fun! Else fight the flow  blog thingie: http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/mladenp |
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 13:37:16
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| NERDLOSERNERDHow you doing?MeanOldDBAderrickleggett@hotmail.comWhen life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA. |
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 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 blog thingie: http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/mladenp |
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 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.MeanOldDBAderrickleggett@hotmail.comWhen life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA. |
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 14:05:09
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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
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 14:11:16
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| you ruin all the fun Michael Go with the flow & have fun! Else fight the flow blog thingie: http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/mladenp |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
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Posted - 2006-11-17 : 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
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Posted - 2006-11-18 : 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 datesMadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
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Posted - 2006-11-20 : 15:07:44
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| Obviously, the application will ensure that there are no bad dates in the varchar date column.CODO ERGO SUM |
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X002548
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Sorting Date