Well, I'm doing something stupid because that is what the bosses want. I appreciate the suggestions, I think the CSV string format is the way to go.
David Godsey > David Godsey wrote: > >>> >>> I know, I know, sounds like something that should be done in the >>> presentation layer, howerver if possible, I would like to provide >>> common >>> data presentation to multiple presentation layers (written in different >>> languages). >>> >>> So is there anyway to return an array in mysql? >> > Your aware your doing something stupid and want to do it anyway :-( > > Why not return the values from your user defined mysql function as a > (properly quoted) ,comma seperated list. Since almost every application > language now has a standard csv file handling library it should be easy > to use across diverse display technologies. > > Urrgh > > Nigel > Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. David Godsey -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
