Hi gordon, > 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.
MySQL terminology: AUTO_INCREMENT. Regards, =dn --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
