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sqlbenzo
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Posted - 2005-11-15 : 17:42:24
Hi All,

I have a very complicated project and for some reason I have decided to use SQL server as the backend database. I am new to it and have encountered my first problem. In basic terms what I want to be able to do is increment/decrement a field in a table according to something that happens in a different table. Where do I start?

So for example, a stereo system/cd player can have 10 cds at one particular time, when 2 cds are removed, then 8 slots are available. Then when 1 of the 2 remaining slots are filled then 1 slot remains and so on....so I want some sort of a counter field. Using that field I want to be able to generate a report on what is currently available.


Please Excuse my lame example but can anyone please help?

Thanks

Ben

nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2005-11-15 : 19:22:44
Have a look at triggers
http://www.nigelrivett.net
look at triggers

If all your access is via stored procedures (it should be) then it simple - just put the logic in the stored procs.

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