order by using IF
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Sorry for coming up with the same issue.
When I use Select distinct, then I am unable to use the order by with the other columns which are not pulled by Select distinct and also I am unable to select multiple columns, when I use the CASE statement
when I say
ORDER BY
CASE when @sort = 1 then col1, col2............then an error is coming up.
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Surya - looks like the only thing you can do is build separate Selects based on @sort value...
eg:
IF @sort = 1
BEGIN
Select Col1, Col2, Col3
From Table
Order by Col1, Col2
END
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IF @sort = 2
BEGIN
Select Col1, Col2, Col3
From Table
Order by Col2, Col1
END
As for the DISTINCT problem, since Remi cannot change the ansi standard (& I really thought he could do EVERYTHING...<;-)) - you have to come up with something else..like select columns that you don't need but not use it on the client side ?!?!?!
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Or actually do the right thing and write a few stored procs if you different sets of columns.
Or the best of all, sort client side where it takes a huge load off the server and adds a little one on the client.
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Sushila, so how's that coin tossing coming along?
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I'm working on it Remi (Sheesh - what a slave driver!!!)
I told you that it's really tough for me to make it heads or tails....
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And I thaught that DBAs could do anything. Another dream down the drain
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Hey - you started it first (shattering the dream ie) - you said that you couldn't change the ansi standard...and compared to you I'm waaaaaaaaaaaaaay down on the DBA ladder, so don't you go blaming me for anything!!!!!!!!
p.s: Update on last throw 1 second back - it was still standing up!!!
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Sorry to shatter your dreams but I'm only a programmer
BTW if the coin is actually rotating (flipping), it's almost impossible for it to stay there on its side without falling. Unless you're throwing it againsts a wall which would be illegal in this case.
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I assure you that none of my actions are illegal - however, I cannot (& will not) reveal classified information....suffice it to say that I'm consistently getting "standing up" results AND playing by the rules!!
Are you really a programmer and not a DBA Remi (or are you being funny again) ?!?!
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No I'm a programmer. I wish I could become a DBA someday.
About the stand-up results, we'll need a video to proove that
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That is totally amazing - 'cos I've seen your responses in almost every single forum - ranging from "Administration" to "T-sql", "Access" to "Backups"...quite impressive! I don't think your DBA days are too far away!!!
p.s: I'll be mailing the video as soon as I try a few more throws - I have at least 50 recorded already!
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Thanx... I'm trying to learn
.Oh and I thaught you were talking about guys standing up when they saw you.
My mitake
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I can't just use the IF because those columns are retrieved from so many tables, by so many joins, where clauses. It is abt 2 pages procedure and I cant just copy it and paste it all the times but I found it in a different way by using the temp tables.
anyway thanks a lot. you and remi made this thread so enjoyable.
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NP... can't wait to hear the answer of my last message
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