Hello, I'd like to select from one table ( contains duplicates ) into a new table. However the new table is exactly the same as the original ( duplicates included ) I think I have a problem with my DISTINCT clause - sql below.
It seems the DISTINCT is applied to the whole row not just the 'phone' field. Is the a way I can select the whole row into a new table based on a DISTINCT phone number ? Is the a way I can select the whole row into a new table based on a DISTINCT phone number and state ? Else I'll need to select into a table then select again etc,etc ....to remove duplicates. SELECT DISTINCT phone, company_name, address, state, idc_desc_1, street_number, street_name, street_xtra, suburb, postcode, area_code, ac_phone, fax_area_code, fax_phone, fax_ac_phone, latitude, longitude INTO export_temp FROM export; Thanks Rudi ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html