"Malik, Fawzia" wrote: > > Hi, > > Can you tell me if its possible to write some sql to change some data. > Basically I need to run a scritp to change data of column: id from 12345678 > to the last four digits. Is this possible to do in sql/plsql?? > > Any advice/hints would be greatly appreciated > > Rgds > > Fawzia >
I assume that id is a number. 1) If it happens to be a PK, drop all the FK constraints refering it, and the PK itself. 2) Update T set id = to_number(substr(to_char(number), length(to_char(number)) - 4)) should do the trick (give or take a parenthese). -- Regards, Stephane Faroult Oriole Corporation Voice: +44 (0) 7050-696-269 Fax: +44 (0) 7050-696-449 Performance Tools & Free Scripts -------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.oriole.com, designed by Oracle DBAs for Oracle DBAs -------------------------------------------------------------- -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephane Faroult INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).