I don't think you can do it prior to 4.1: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/charset-general.html
MySQL 4.1 can do these things for you: * Store strings using a variety of character sets * Compare strings using a variety of collations * Mix strings with different character sets or collations in the same server, the same database, or even the same table * Allow specification of character set and collation at any level In these respects, not only is MySQL 4.1 far more flexible than MySQL 4.0, it also is far ahead of most other database management systems. However, to use these features effectively, you need to know what character sets and collations are available, how to change the defaults, and how they affect the behavior of string operators and functions. -----Original Message----- From: David Logan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 19 June 2006 10:36 a.m. To: Graham Reeds Cc: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: Re: Alter table command don't work Graham Reeds wrote: > Quentin Bennett wrote: > >> http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/alter-table.html >> >> From MySQL 4.1.2 on, if you want to change the table default >> character set and all character columns (CHAR, VARCHAR, TEXT) to a >> new character set, use a statement like this: ALTER TABLE tbl_name >> CONVERT TO CHARACTER SET charset_name; > > > That is the syntax I used. What about prior to 4.1.2? > > Perhaps it was not available? See http://www.dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/charset-table.htm You may have to dump the data and then reload into a new table with the correct charset. You may be able to copy it using an INSERT .... SELECT (not sure though, haven't had to do it) Regards -- David Logan South Australia when in trouble, or in doubt run in circles, scream and shout -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are asked to respect that confidentiality and not disclose, copy or make use of its contents. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email and contact the sender immediately. Your assistance is appreciated. -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
