Dave Crozier wrote: > John, > Check out Sys(14). > > However, always remember though that there is no such thing as a "Numeric" > index as all the data you index on is converted to a character expression > before it is indexed. Hence you can seek on a character key even though you > created the index as a "numerical index" > > <snipped>
Do you think that MySQL and other RDBMSs do it the same way for numerical fields? I know when I'm creating indexes in MySQL, I can easily say numeric fields. -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com "Work smarter, not harder, with MBSS custom software solutions!" _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
