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


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