Reading rows from table using cursors.

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Reading rows from table using cursors.

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January 6, 2010 at 8:45 am

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I have not used SQL Cursors so far.
I need help with script to read rows from a temporary table using cursors.
Please help.
Thanks very much.

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LutzM SSC Guru Points: 107049 More actions · Answer 1

Before talking about how to write a cursor we should talk about what you'd like to do. In most cases a cursor can (and should) be avoided.

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sql_ques SSCommitted Points: 1546 More actions · Answer 2

I want to use CURSOR, which will be scanning the temporary table.

So with cursor you will be reading the temporary table row by row. Then I have to compare TypeID of the current row with TypeID of the previous row and accumulate unavailability time as I advance through the table.

I know there are other ways of doing it, but due to the requirement it has to be done using CURSORS.

Ray K SSC-Dedicated Points: 31135 More actions · Answer 3

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I know there are other ways of doing it, but due to the requirement it has to be done using CURSORS.

You've just aroused my curiosity. What is the requirement that says you have to use cursors???

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LutzM SSC Guru Points: 107049 More actions · Answer 4

Sounds like test or homework...

I can't think of a valid business rule to refuse good performing code...

Sorry, but I can't help here!

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How to get fast answers to your question[/url]
How to post performance related questions[/url]
Links for Tally Table [/url] , Cross Tabs [/url] and Dynamic Cross Tabs [/url], Delimited Split Function[/url]