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So it does... I hadnn't spotted that. One downside of doing it that way is that I can't use select * anymore, but suppose I'll have to live with that. Ta. -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Henrique Ferreira e Silva [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 October 2005 13:34 To: user-java@ibatis.apache.org Subject: Re: calling trim() on sql map returned strings Hi Gareth, Doesn't Informix have a trim-like function you could apply in your query? Like: select trim(mycolumn) as mycolumn from mytable Doing that kind of stuff in the database is the best pick IMHO. Cheers, Daniel Silva. On 10/26/05, Gareth Moorst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It would appear that I didn't make myself at all clear in that last email - > it must still be too early in the day for rational thought... > > what I want to do is call trim() on all the strings I return from the db. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gareth Moorst > Sent: 26 October 2005 10:01 > To: user-java@ibatis.apache.org > Subject: calling trim() on sql map returned strings > Hi > > All my iBatis created objects have large amounts of spaces in their string > properties, because that is what my informix db returns - I was just > wondering if I need to make a custom type handler to do this for me, or is > there an easier way? > > Cheers > > ======================================================= Confidentiality Notice This e-mail is confidential and intended for the use of the named recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us by telephone immediately on +44(0)1782 600600 or return it to us by e-mail. Please then delete it from your system and note that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying is strictly prohibited. Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Caudwell Holdings group of companies. Encryptions and Viruses Please note that this e-mail and any attachments have not been encrypted. They may therefore be liable to be compromised. Please also note that it is your responsibility to scan this e-mail and any attachments for viruses. We do not, to the extent permitted by law, accept any liability (whether in contract, negligence or otherwise) for any virus infection and/or external compromise of security and/or confidentiality in relation to transmissions sent by e-mail. Monitoring Activity and use of The Caudwell Holdings group of companies' systems is monitored to secure its effective use and operation and for other lawful business purposes. Communications using these systems will also be monitored and may be recorded to secure effective use and operation and for other lawful business purposes.
