$NULL$ = No value ever set for this field or field explicitly set to NULL "" = Field explicitly set to zero-length string or implicitly set to zero-length string by field default rule.
The way NULL is handled differs among the various "backing" database systems. Fluxman _____ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Durrant, Michael M. - ITSD Sent: 11/19/2007 10:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: $NULL$ vs "" ** What is the difference between $NULL$ and empty quotes ("") ? The information contained in this email may be privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. All persons are advised that they may face penalties under state and federal law for sharing this information with unauthorized individuals. If you received this email in error, please reply to the sender that you have received this information in error. Also, please delete this email after replying to the sender. __20060125_______________________This posting was submitted with HTML in it___ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"

