You could use the CAST function, although I have just discovered that MySQL is rather limited in the types you are able to CAST to...
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/cast-functions.html -----Original Message----- From: Eric Lommatsch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 August 2007 22:52 To: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: Why is the average of an int column returned as a string Hello, I am working with a query that calculates the averages of survey answers. The survey answers are stored in the database as int(11) fields. When I run the query the results that I am getting are being returned as string data. The query that I am working with is a data source for a Crystal Reports reports. The average columns that are being returned by the query are used in the report in fields that have been formatted for double values. I am using MySQL 5.0.18 as the database. What would I have to do to get the averages of Int columns to return as doubles, rather then having to change all of my columns to be double columns? Thank you Eric H. Lommatsch Programmer 360 Business 2087 South Grant Street Denver, CO 80210 Tel 303-777-8939 Fax 303-778-0378 [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email is confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately by telephoning +44 (0)20 7452 5300 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose its contents to any other person. Touch Local cannot accept liability for statements made which are clearly the sender's own and are not made on behalf of the firm. Touch Local Limited Registered Number: 2885607 VAT Number: GB896112114 Cardinal Tower, 12 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3NN +44 (0)20 7452 5300 -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
