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fizzer
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 Posted - 2006-10-18 : 09:58:20
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| Hi,I have the following query:SELECT TimeZone FROM PostalCodesTable WHERE PostalCode='H1A2W6'Some of the postcodes are stored in the database with spaces and some without. The user can only enter postcodes without spaces. So how Would I get a match if for in the above example case, the postcode was stored as 'H1A 2W6'? |
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DonAtWork
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2006-10-18 : 10:05:36
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| Look up "Replace" in BOL (Books Online) or do a search for "Whitespace" here on these forums.[Signature]For fast help, follow this link:http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25.aspxLearn SQLhttp://www.sql-tutorial.net/ http://www.firstsql.com/tutor.htm http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp |
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fizzer
Starting Member
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Posted - 2006-10-18 : 11:07:11
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| Iv'e looked at the REPLACE function but not sure that that's what I need. ie. In my first post, I would have to add a space not replace anything.The reason for this (I think) is that I cannot use the REPLACE in the Where Clause.EDITED:- ignore my post this seems to work:SELECT TimeZoneFROM PostalCodesTable WHERE REPLACE(PostalCode,' ','') ='H1A2W6'Many thanks |
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DonAtWork
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2006-10-18 : 14:45:47
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It is always BEST when you solve your own problem. I will bet you learned a LOT more by finding the answer than having it given to you.  [Signature]For fast help, follow this link:http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25.aspxLearn SQLhttp://www.sql-tutorial.net/ http://www.firstsql.com/tutor.htm http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp |
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Ignoring Whitespace in WHERE Clause