Does this suit you? select to_number(null) as id, to_char(null) as car_make, 0 ordcol from dual union select id, car_make, 1 ordcol from carmake order by ordcol, car_make;
Iulian -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 5:45 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L ********************************************************************** This email has been tested for viruses by F-Secure Antivirus administered by IT Network Department. ********************************************************************** Hi, I have this sql statement: select to_number(null) as id, to_char(null) as car_make from dual union select id, car_make from carmake order by car_make; So this selects a blank record and then the records from carmake. But I want the blank record to appear at the top of the list, and it must be done in the select statement. Can this be done? TIA, Thanks, Steven Hovington -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Steven Hovington 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). ****************************************************************************** The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in reliance of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mobil Rom is neither liable for the proper, complete transmission of the information contained in this communication nor any delay in its receipt. ****************************************************************************** -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: 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).
