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Westerberg
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 Posted - 2006-04-05 : 12:06:07
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| I have a bcp command that works fine except that I want it to over write what is in the table rather than append to it. Is there a way to do this or another method I should try? |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
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Posted - 2006-04-05 : 12:37:57
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| Just run a delete or truncate before the bcp.==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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Westerberg
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Posted - 2006-04-05 : 14:12:34
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| You can delete contents of a table through DOS commands? |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
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Posted - 2006-04-05 : 15:11:33
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Yes:osql -SmyServer -E -dmyDatabase -Q"truncate table myTable" Look up "osql" in Books Online if you need to change the syntax. Run that DOS command before you run your bcp command, like Nigel suggested. |
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Westerberg
Starting Member
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Posted - 2006-04-05 : 16:10:10
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| I'll take a look at it. Thanks. |
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Westerberg
Starting Member
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Posted - 2006-04-06 : 08:46:48
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| Works great! Thanks for the help. |
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get bcp to over write instead of append