Thanks to everyone who replied to this question. It appears I am the only
one who didn't know about 'add_months'.
I miss not having hardcopy documentation. I don't like the documantation on
CD.
Now that I know the answer I can find 'add_months' on the CD. It's easy
when you know where to look!
Thanks again!
Ron
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Hi Ron,
Here it is
(INV.WORLD-SYSTEM)>select add_months(sysdate,-1) from dual;
ADD_MONTH
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17-AUG-01
For conversions, etc. it's best to study the sql*plus doco. In fact I had
to visit this exact chapter this morning to refresh my memory of date
formats and date functions. I used to have a crib sheet i got in dba class
that showed every single conversion format and sql*plus function (like
add_months()) but I think I loaned it out and it never returned...
Lisa Koivu
Oracle Database Administrator
Fairfield Resorts, Inc.
954-935-4117
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Can someone tell me how to subtract 1 month from the current date?
Also,
where can I find answers and examples to this type of coding question?
Thanks!
Ron Smith
Database Administrator
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