On Tue, Sep 24, 2002 at 05:56:23PM -0400, Shaun Bramley wrote: > Hi all, > > I am writing an application that requires my application to possibly update > the length of a char field while data is being imported into the db. First, > can I update the size/type of a column using UPDATE? Would someone be > willing to give me an example?
I beleive 'UPDATE' updates records within a table, and 'ALTER TABLE' affects the characteristics of the table itself. > thank you > > Shaun > > filter: mysql -- Brian 'you Bastard' Reichert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 37 Crystal Ave. #303 Daytime number: (603) 434-6842 Derry NH 03038-1713 USA Intel architecture: the left-hand path --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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