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sql_learner
Starting Member
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 Posted - 2002-08-13 : 08:09:08
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| Hi ALLI want to apply an aggregate function like SUM on a column of type VARCHAR. SUM only works with numeric cols and I didn't know if there is any function or supporting technique to do that. Pls HELP!!!THANKS!! |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2002-08-13 : 08:19:00
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| How do you sum a varchar?sum(convert(int,charcol))you can use max and min on varchars.==========================================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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jasper_smith
SQL Server MVP & SQLTeam MVY
846 Posts |
Posted - 2002-08-13 : 08:23:07
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| Why are you using a varchar column to store numeric data that you want to perform numeric operations on ?HTHJasper Smith |
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macka
Posting Yak Master
162 Posts |
Posted - 2002-08-13 : 08:30:27
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| Do you wish to concatenate a number of strings into a single string ? If so, then take a look at this :[url]http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15651[/url]macka. |
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sql_learner
Starting Member
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Posted - 2002-08-14 : 00:10:14
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| Thanks Macka! Your link really resolved my problem. It was that I wanted to concatenate the string cols, not applying a SUM on it.Thanks again |
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How to apply aggregate functions to varchar column