This is NOT needed as of now.. (just future-thinking on my part),
Hi there... Im just experimenting with a new database, & i'm wondering.. Is there a way in which I can create a column in a mysql table to be a unique number/reference.. - & once set, I dont need to keep maintaining it.. (or set up an automated maintenance).. EG... Ive got Columns, Unique, Name, Surname, Figure, Date, Etc... And when I enter data into the table - EG, John, Smith, 09-678-1234, Paid.. The first (unique) column will automatically be set to '1' The next row I insert into the table, the unique column will scan all the used numbers, & automatically update as '2' etc.... If i insert 3 more rows, & delete the unique row '3' - Then the number '3' will be available - the next time i insert a row... Its not important, that they be all numerical, or sequential.. - As long as the column only has a Unique reference... I can insert duplicate names & references - with slight differences, so need (or want) a unique reference. Gordon. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
