> just a normal SQL alias name Of course, I get it. Haven't got it working though. Still the invalid use of null error.
RBS > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Thanks , will try that. >> What is as excel_date? >> Is this a variable or is this jus plain SQL against SQLite? >> >> > Bart, > > excel_date is just a normal SQL alias name for the complicated > expression. The string 'execl_date' will be returned as the name of this > result column. This name is only used if you look at or display the > column name, like you would if you use the sqlite shell to execute the > command. > > P.S. see my subsequent post after I noticed that your datefield was an > integer raher than a string. Note that this string based version will > also work because sqlite automatically converts the integer datefield > value into a string to pass it to the substr function. > > HTH > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
