I need to randomly pick one or more records from a query e.g
select c_id, c_name
from c_table
where cat_id = 52
There may be more than one records for cat_id = 52. and I need to pick 3 of them randomly.
Thanks in advance!
I need a way to select records at random from a SQL Server 2000 table. If the record I've selected at random meets a few simple conditions (column X <> 'A' and column Y == 'Z') then return this record and get the next. Ideally I'd be able to do this in a stored proc where I'd call it with:
parameter 1: table name
parameter 2: number of random records to get
parameter 3: value for condition 1
parameter 4: value for condition 2
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Patrick
My case is I have customers with multiple ordering dates, I'll to run a query to pull only records within 2 months period based on the previous picking records. Ex is below:
create table #tmp_CusttInfo
(patID varchar(20),
enc_date datetime)
go
insert into #tmp_CustInfo
select '111','2015-01-01 09:25:05.000'
[Code] ...
I'd like to get:
CustID OrderDate
111 2015-01-01 09:25:05.000
111 2015-03-01 09:25:05.000
111 2015-05-01 09:25:05.000
222 2015-01-01 09:25:05.000
222 2015-03-01 09:25:05.000
222 2015-05-01 09:25:05.000
Is that possible.
I'm looking for a bit of SQL code that will select some entries randomly from an SQL table.
For instance I'd like to feed a parameter in that contains the number
20, and the returned record contains 20 randomly and distinct selected
records.
Anyone know how this can be done? (never came across randomly select records) Appreciate any help
Hi
i have created a quiz software in VB. i have used ini files to fetch questions.. now i have thought of changing it to SQL.. i have created a table with questionno, question, option1,option2,option3,option4 and the correctanswer.. now i want to select the questions randomly each time the question session is started.. please help me out as i need to complete this project for my school...
Hai friends,,
I have a table name "Student"
it contain 2 fields no ,name
no name
1 Raja
2 Larsen
3 Ravi
4 Ankit
5 Eban
my questions is I have a webform random.aspx
whenever any user open a webform random.aspx
it should display anyone of name in a random order..... CODING:-
Dim cn As New System.Data.sqlclient.SqlConnectionDim rd As sqlDataReader
cn.ConnectionString = "Persist Security Info=False;User ID=sa;Initial Catalog=master;password=david;"
cn.Open()Dim cmd1 As New SqlCommand("select no,name from Student", cn) ' how i can chage to random order....
rd = cmd1.ExecuteReader
rd.Read()
Response.Write(rd(0) & "." & rd(1))
rd.Close()
thank u..
Ambrose...
I have a web app that calculates tax filing status and then stores data about the person.
Facts
The insert is done through a stored procedure.
All the sites that this program is being used are connecting through a VPN so this is not an external site.
The duplicate records are coming from multiple sites (I am capturing there IP address).
I am getting a duplicate about 3 or 4 times a day out of maybe 300 record inserts.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
There are many sqlcmdInsert.Parameters("@item").Value =
cnTaxInTake.Open()
sqlcmdInsert.ExecuteNonQuery()
cnTaxInTake.Close()
And that is it.
I ran this query to populate a field with random numbers but it keeps populating with some duplicate records. how I can remove the duplicates?
UPDATE APRFIL
SET ALTATH = CONVERT(int, RAND(CHECKSUM(NEWID())) * 10000);
Below are sample output that I need the dupes not show. The table already exist and its sql 2008
155957
155957
155968
155974
155976
15599
155990
155997
155997
156005
156008
create table #sample
(
Name varchar(100),
value int
[code]....
From that I wanted to delete some records based on following condition. randomly select any number of records but sum(value) = 125 and name = xxx
I need to group up the records randomly into ‘n’ number of batches. That can be done by NTILE, but I want group up similar records in single group.
Say for example, following is the list of records I have in my table which I want to group into 5 batches
A123
A124
A124
A123
A127
After Ntile I will get the below,
Desired output is, Need output like Ntile but all same id should reside in single batch
Even if I n=5, maximum possibility of batches are 3 only.
Hi, I have a question that may seem simple to you, but I am having trouble locating the answer.
I want to install sp1 for sql server 2005. The directions tell me to select the correct link and give me three choices. The choices are differentiated with x86, x64, and IA.
I installed the 32 bit sql server 2005 on a window xp professional gateway personal computer. I'm just learning, so I did not involve my home network.
Which sp1 should I select?
Thanks.
hi all,
anyone has any idea in what i want to accomplish here :-
how can we sort the select statement, say, we want to compare integer inputqty=60.. how can we match the suitable sum of column qty to reach the 60 figure...
EG -> qty column : 50, 25, 15, 10
i)how can we prompt the select statemnet to choose 50 and 10 to make it 60...
ii)for another eg, say inputqty=90, then how can we prompt it to select 50 + 25 + 15 = 90
iii)and for some cases, if no round qty, the sum could be more, but the least from the qty list... eg : inputqty=80, how to automate the select statement to choose the closest figure, 50 + 25 + 10 = 85
i dunno if this is possible for any select or function or sp...
thankss....
~~~Focus on problem, not solution~~~
I have the below data with two columns (Posting Date and Pond Crop, construct an SQL where i will pick and display only the TOP 3 Posting date of EACH Pond Crop. I only attached less data but in reality there are lots of Ponds and posting date in this table.
Table Name : Weekly Harvest
Fields:
1. Posting Date
2. PondCrop
Desired Output:
Posting Date PondCrop
2011-12-12 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
2011-12-19 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
2011-12-26 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
2012-03-19 00:00:00.00001PA01-16
2012-03-20 00:00:00.00001PA01-16
2012-03-26 00:00:00.00001PA01-16
Raw Data
Posting Date PondCrop
2011-11-21 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
2011-11-28 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
2011-12-02 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
2011-12-05 00:00:00.00001PA01-15
[Code] ....
I need to increment values
I have written this script execute this :
This is for this scenario
Insert Into #String SELECT 'S601-S630',1,'Desc1'
Drop table #IDs
CREATE TABLE #IDs(ID INT IDENTITY(1,1) ,String VARCHAR(100),Flag Int,Description VARCHAR(1000))
CREATE TABLE #string(ID INT IDENTITY(1,1) ,String VARCHAR(100),Falg Int,Descript VARCHAR(1000))
DECLARE @min INT ,@Max INT ,@String VARCHAR(50),@Start VARCHAR(50),@End VARCHAR(50),@Flag INT,@Desc VARCHAR(1000)
[Code] ....
How I need to increment if the input is like this
Insert Into #String SELECT '6S01-6S30',1,'Desc1'
if alphabet is in middle of the number??
Mostly we are using to get 100 or more record with Top operator, but I want to take specific row in between like
10 - 100 or 100 to 200 etc.
How I can pick it. plz give suggestion
I have a table as below:
user_id app_id form_id
1 a 1245
1 a 1345
1 b 1548
2 a 1245
2 a 1345
2 a 1411
2 b 1678
2 c 1245
3 b 1678
Now I want compare user 1 with user 2, and find out the records for user 2 where there are no app_id and from_id the same as user 1, so the output should be"
2 a 1411
2 b 1678
2 c 1245
Please advise how I can do this. Many thanks.
I have installed the MS SQL Server (Developer Edition) that comes with Visual Studuo 2005 Professional Edition into my computer. Seems like install is OK and I can see both SQLEXPRESS and MSSQLSERVER in configuration manager. I can start/stop both of the servers OK. However, when I try to make a connection from Visual Studuo 2005, I can only see SQLEXPRESS in the pick list in "Add Connection" window. SQLSERVER is not in the list.
The very first task I wanted to do is to convert and Access database to SQL. For that reason, I also installed "Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Access". In that application I cannot even see any server name when the wizard asks which server to choose. I also tried to start/stop "Sql Server Browser" service. When I stop the service, the pick list becomes empty and when I start the service the pick list has only SQLEXPRESS.
So, how can I see or pick MSSQLSERVER to make a connection in either applications? Please note I am VERY NEW to SQL Server and I appreciate your answers with that consideration.
Thans in advance
I have three input columns from my flat file, defined as follows:
Col_A
Col_B
Col_C
Now, what I want to do is pick the one that is populated, and put it into my table, in the column called
ABC_INPUT
I assume that I want to use a derived column, but how do I filter out columns that contain only NULL values?
Thanks!!
jim work
We have two tables (one has DTS import of external spreadsheet - the other is the online table)
The scenario is that I need to add items (from the first table) to the second table, when they don't exist. However, it's harder than that - the second table, in some fields has integers (ID field)), referring to another table (let's call it the 3rd table), but the first table has text (which is in the description, in the third table).
I have to run through the first table, row by row, checking the part number if it already exists in the second table - nothing happens, and it goes to the next line. In each line, if the part number does NOT exist, I need to insert the data in that row. BUT - remember that third table, for the item(s) in the first table with text, I need to dynamically query the third table, to get the ID, in order to complete the insert correctly (Select ID from Third Table where Description=@FirstTableFieldText)
I've never done anything like this, and I have no idea how to put this together - especially if it's all in one Stored Procedure. I need some help here on recommended ways to do it (and how)..... Even the base structure (pseudo code- whatever) would help
Please identify the "Sort Order" you picked to implement?
Dictionary Order, Case Insensitive
Dictionary Order, Case In-sensitive
etc.
Why did you choose this "Sort Order"
Thanks!!
Can anybody help on this question?When I select 3 values from the drop down list box, how can I insert into atable?Please help
View 3 Replies View RelatedI have a case where I need to pick the right data based on two dates and month.
Here's the sample of data:
Code:
cash_box_id | balance | validfrom | validto
-----------+---------+-----------------+------------------
cb003 | 950 | 30june2010 | 24may2011
cb003 | 900 | 25may2011 | 01Jan5999
cb005 | 800 | 11jan2011 | 01Jan5999
cb007 | 300 | 24Feb2011 | 10may2011
cb007 | 385 | 11may2011 | 22may2011
cb007 | 590 | 23may2011 | 28jun2011
cb007 | 700 | 29june2011 | 01Jan5999
...
I wanted to pick data that valid on 31 May 2011. So, expected output should be only two records as blue highlight.
Code:
cash_box_id | balance | validfrom | validto
-----------+---------+-----------------+------------------
cb003 | 950 | 30june2010 | 24may2011
cb003 | 900 | 25may2011 | 01Jan5999
cb005 | 800 | 11jan2011 | 01Jan5999
cb007 | 300 | 24Feb2011 | 10may2011
cb007 | 385 | 11may2011 | 22may2011
cb007 | 590 | 23may2011 | 28jun2011
cb007 | 700 | 29june2011 | 01Jan5999
...
They are thousand of records like this.
This is my table:
ID AppName DepCode DepName Group ModifiedDate YearlyAmount
1 Nestle NS Foods Products 01/12/14 451
1 Nestle NS Foods Products 01/17/14 495
2 Oracle OR Software Info 01/24/14 279
2 Oracle OR Soft & IT Info 01/26/14 310
2 Oracle ORL Software Info 01/25/14 219
2 Oracle ORL Soft IT 01/28/14 600
MonthlyAmount Funded AppCategory Research
37.5623 Yes NE NA
41.2365 No N NA
23.2568 Yes OR InProgress
25.8333 Yes ORL NA
18.2189 Yes SOF Approved
50.0000 No IT RejectedExpected Output:
ID AppName DepCode DepName Group ModifiedDate YearlyAmount
1 Nestle NS Foods Products 01/17/14 946
2 Oracle OR Soft & IT Info 01/26/14 589
2 Oracle ORL Soft IT 01/28/14 819
MonthlyAmount Funded AppCategory Research
78.7988 No N NA
49.0901 Yes ORL NA
68.2189 No IT Rejected
I want to pick the recent modified date for DepCode and sum Yearly and Monthly Amount. I have tried this query and not able to get the output. This is the single table.
select B1.[ID], B1.[AppName], B1.[DepCode], B1.[DepName], B1.[Group],
B2.ModifiedDate, B2.YearlyAmount, B2.MonthlyAmount,
B1.[FuBded], B1.[AppCategory], B1.[Research]
FROM Business B1
INNER JOIN
(select [ID], MAX(ModifiedDate) as ModifiedDate, SUM(YearlyAmount) as YearlyAmount,
SUM(MonthlyAmount) as MonthlyAmount
from Business
Group by ID) B2
ON B1.ID = B2.ID AND B1.ModifiedDate = B2.ModifiedDate
I want to write a SSIS which picks up the source and destination tables at runtime is it possible. As we have a SSIS which is used to pull data from oracle but the source and destination table name changes.
Good afternoon SQL dudes Does anyone have any experience of extracting data from IBM's UniData (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UniData) (or any post-relational Pick nested relational multi-valued relational database) into a SQL Server?More info here (http://www.rpbourret.com/xml/ProdsXMLEnabled.htm), here (http://www.pick-ware.co.uk/) and here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pick_operating_system) I don't (which is why I am asking) but I could imagine it being a right bugger. No need for detailed or technical info - I have no more info at this stage - just wondered if anyone has any similar experience. Super duper, thank you SQL troopers :)
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have a stored procedure that is pulling 3 parameters: @user_id, @, begin_date and @end_date. The parameters are setup in the 'parameters' tab of the data set, and also the 'report parameters', however, when I go to run report, I get textbox for user_id, instead of a drop down with pick list.
I tried creating a separate dataset to bring in user_id's only and manually create a parameter for it in 'report parameters'. I then get a drop down box with repeating data, and when I run the report, I get back all user_id's instead of the one I chose.
I'm finding the parameters are the most difficult concept within RS. Does anyone know I can make this work?
Thanks!
I have a MSSQL Report Services Report Model set up to allow users to create their own ad hoc reports. The data source for my model is a Named Query that queries a MS SQL view that actually pulls data from a series of tables & other views. When you create a report from this model and attempt to filter the data some of the fileds will provide you with a pick list to select which values you would like to filter on and other fields do not provide you with a pick list but require you to enter the data directly that you wish to filter on. Most of the data fields that I am trying to filter on are varchar fields and like I said some will create a pick list for you to selet from and others will not. This all seemed to start after I changed my data source to a Named Query rather than having my data source as the MS SQL View directly. I did this becuase it seemed that anytime I had to make a change to the views that the data source pulled from it would mess up any existing reports that had been created and this does not happen if I use a named query. I have gone crazy trying to figure this one out so any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
lets say that this select statement will give me 100 records..
"Select UserID from Users where location = 'FL'"
from these 100 records, I want to randomly get 5 records. whats the best way to go about doing this
Hello,
I have a table with some data in it.
What I want to do is to create a query that returns me randomly
one of the records of the table. Can this be done?
If this is not possible from SQL server I have thought an
alternative way. This is:
I want to return all rows of the table with SELECT *,
but I want the select to return in the first column an
autoincreament number for each row without the need to add
an autoincrement field in the table. e.g
Table
------
Banana
Tomatoe
Aple
...
...
Orange
Result from select
------------------
1 Banana
2 Tomatoe
3 Aple
. ....
. ....
23 Orange
Can this be done?
At least this way
1) I can travel to the end of the results (from ASP),
2) read the ID of the last row
3) Create a random integer number from 1 to last ID,
4) and finaly select the appropriate random row from that integer.
Can anybody help me please?
Thanks for any help in advance!
Yours, sincerely
Efthymios Kalyviotis
ekalyviotis@comerclub.gr
I have a table called Questions and I need to retrieve 10 rows of data randomly each time. If I use
SELECT TOP 10 Question FROM Questions
I'll get the same questions each time when I execute the sql statement. Is there a way to get the random data? Thanks.
My issue is that I have 10 accounts that were assigned to 5 agents with each agent receiving 2 accounts. I would know like to randomly reassign the accounts with the only criteria being that the random allocation not reassign to the same agency and each agent gets 2 accounts again.
Data looks like below and I want to populate the randomly assigned agent in the "Second_Agent" column.
Account,First_Agent,Second_Agent
B1,1,
B2,1,
B3,2,
B4,2,
B5,3,
B6,3,
B7,4,
B8,4,
B9,5,
B10,5,
How to most effectively achieve this using SQL?
I have a very weird issue in my latest package. I run it and it just randomly stops. When I watch it in debug mode or not in debugging a command prompt window will flash for an instant (too fast to read) and then the package will stop. It stops inside of a for each loop and the "on completion" is never fired for the loop. I never receive any errors - its just like someone hit the stop button. Sometimes it will process hundreds of files before stopping, other times only a few. (And its not stopping on the same file each time.. it doesn't appear to be related to the file at all)
Any ideas what could be going on? How to troubleshoot?
Hi,
I have a table in SQL Server 2005 which has [Id] and [Name] as its columns.
I also have a Oracle database which has a similar table.
What I want to do is as follows:
In a SSIS package, I want to pick up details from SQL Server and update the Oracle table. And then should be done without using a linked server connection.
Can someone guide me as to how I can specify a update statement in the destination dataflow.
Thanks.