You need to set the sql_mode to STRICT_TRANS_TABLES or STRICT_ALL_TABLES. We set this for the server in the my.cnf file. Be careful, though, because there are some third-party GUI clients that don't read the my.cnf file and thus don't set the sql_mode to what you expect. In that case, set it yourself in the client:
set SESSION sql_mode='STRICT_TRANS_TABLES'; select @@session.sql_mode; You can read about sql_mode here. http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/server-sql-mode.html Donna Olaf Stein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 01/05/2007 12:37 PM To MySql <mysql@lists.mysql.com> cc Subject Varchar limit warning Hi all If I insert a value to great for a field (e.g. '123456' into a varchar(5) field), mysql runs the insert without warning or error and cuts of what doesn't fit. How can I tell it to launch an error and abort the insert? Thanks Olaf -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This email is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or protected health information. Any duplication, dissemination, action taken in reliance upon, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited and may violate applicable laws. If this email has been received in error, please notify the sender and delete the information from your system. The views expressed in this email are those of the sender and may not necessarily represent the views of IntelliCare.
