Is there an equivalent in sql server2005 to msaccess autonumber?
I want to be able to insert values into a table and have the pk auto generated. Have tried using NEWID() function as default value for pk field but still have to stipulate NEWID() in the insert statement.
Is there a way around this?
HiI wonder if anyone can help with the following:when using an autonumber in access when you use .addnew you automaticallyget the field in an autonumber field i.e.rs.addnewjno=autonofldrs.updatejno will have a value. however in SQL you have to update first and then findthe record (I may be wrong) is there a way to getthe field value before doing the update in SQL Server ?TIASteve
I have developed a web database application using ASP and MS Access, however the requirement for hosting the application is that it must use an MS SQL Server database. I converted the database to SQL without any problems, and many features of the application work under SQL Server except the 'add record' function. I realised there isn't an 'autonumber' field in SQL Server (which i use as the primary key for many tables), but an 'int' field. I considered pulling out the latest int from the database, incrementing it manually and adding the new record with this number... i also noticed there is a 'unique identifier' field.
I'm in the process of converting over an Access database - The existing Forms, Reports, etc are staying within the Access front-end and the Tables are now linked to the SQL database. The only problem is, most of the Tables contain Autonumber fields, so although they converted over to Identity fields, existing records work fine. When I try to add a new record, it doesn't automatically enter the next available Autonumber/Identity until I select a record which already exists to force it to update itself. When I add a new record using the original Access database, as soon as you start entering information into the new record, the next available Autonumber automatically appears. Any suggestions on forcing it to automatically appear using the SQL database and an Access form????
I am building a simple table, populated by ASP form, where every record should be assigned a unique ID. When working with Access I used `autonumber` datatype to keep track of every record. Can something like this be done with MS SQL server, if not what do you think is a good way to solve the problem ??
Hello friends, I am using Sql Server 2005 in my web application. In one scenario I had made one field of a table as Autonumber by keeping its datatype as int and then setting its Identity flag to true. Now is there any inbuild function that can give us the next number tat will be generated if a new record will be inserted. This is needed in the case if last 1 or 2 records are deleted for e.g. last record has value 7 and if the record is deleted still for the new record the number generated will be 8 i.e. after 6 there is 8. So by any means can we get the next number, or can we keep that autonumber to move serially even in case some record is deleted it should go for the max + 1 number. Please let me know. Thanks & RegardsGirish Nehte
I am trying to connect through ODBC connectivity, but it will not allow me to do so. I have investigated this matter. It leads me back to the server, because as I was configuring my client side database. It kept asking for the DSN(datasource name), but I was unable to choose one because there wasn't one to choose. Which is my current dilemma, How can I do this and have it available to choose from the server to satisfy the Access database?
I went to the domain where the software resides but I don't know what steps to take? I also found an interesting piece on microsoft about Kerberos, but I can't follow along according to the instructions it has. I have Access 2003 & SQL SERVER 2005, HELP...!
Basically, this is right off the heels of the install. I setup the server without the connectivity, but it is running the current configuration.
how can i set primary key to autonumber? i created a form with this table,, i get error when trying to insert.. i want "id: column to autogenerate number .................................................. .....................................
[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'id', table 'Guestbook.dbo.guestbook'; column does not allow nulls. INSERT fails.
Hi,I am always confused about what to use as the key for a table.Let's say I have a company-employee table.[company]---*[employee]My co-worker likes to use an AutoNumber or Counter as the key for the[employee] table (and everything).I personally use an actual key set for the [employee] table.So, his table will have one (Autonumber or LONG) column as the key. Thecompany_id is just another attribute.Mine, on the other hand, has 2 columns as the key. (i.e.) company_id +employee_idSo, what is the deal?--[color=blue]> There is no answer.> There has not been an answer.> There will not be an answer.> That IS the answer!> And I am screwed.> Deadline was due yesterday.>> There is no point to life.> THAT IS THE POINT.> And we are screwed.> We will run out of oil soon.[/color]
I am working with a database that was created in Lotus and importingit into Access. There are hundreds of clients in this data base thathave to be kept and maintained. My question is: Will auto numberingwork with this imported file and will it continue with the last numberthat is in there and if not can I make it work and how?
Sorry for my bad English but I'm Italian...I have a question for you...I delete all record of table but I don't set autonumber field to start withvalue 1....What do you do to set a values of autonumber colomns with Query Analizer orEnterprise Manager...???
HiPlease help me URGENTHow do i make an tableField with aAuto-Incr, the same like in an access DB where it'scalled AutoNumberThanx in advance__________________________________________________ ________________ FlemmingPaulsen ICQ#: 270065050 Current ICQ status: + More ways to contact me__________________________________________________ ________________
The problem is to set the right type for "Question_number"/"test_str"I have tried Integer & String (Long Integer din't work....) The field: Question_number is autonumber dim test_str as Integerdim besvart_str as string answer_str = "Yes" Date_now = nowtest_str = 187 Dim StrSQL_2 as String = "UPDATE q_a_table" & _ " SET answer = '" & answer_str & "' WHERE [q_a_table].Question_number= '" & test_str & "'"
Hi, I wish to build a datagrid, in an ASP.NET web page, in which I can display a row from a table and when I press a button it will move forward one row. The table is not currently sorted and I need it to be alpahbetical by surname so I thought if I created a view I could sort the table alphabetically on the 'Surname' column. I know that ADO.NET when used in disconnected mode doesn't have a cursor which remembers the last row it was on so I thought if I could create an autonumber on the view then I could use this in the 'where' clause to tell SQLserver which line I wished to select by taking the previous number and adding one. Is this the best way to do this and if so could some one give advice on how to write the line of the query that will add in an autonumber column
hi, i am thinking of using autonumber in my table which is more likely to grow over time. but i am also concerned that what if the records get too much? is there is any other fields to use instead of autonumber? is uniqueidentifier a better option? i have a bit of discussion with my colleague about this matter.
i am using autonumber as a primary key in one table. in my app., row from that table will be moved to another table after some time but that autonumber is important. when there are no any data in first table, and new row is inserted, autonumber starts from 1 which i don't want as there will be data redundancy when it will be moved to another table. so is there any way i can force the autonumber to start from previous value rathe than 1?
Hello, Does anyone know if there is an equivalent of an autonumber in SQL Server. I have tried to use the int field which I thought preformed the same function but it doesn't work for me. The code I am using is as follows aCommand.CommandText = "INSERT INTO customers (customer_Name, customer_Id) " + "VALUES (@customer_Name, @customer_Id)"; aCommand.Parameters.Add("@customer_Name", SqlDbType.NVarChar, 50).Value = TextBox1.Text; aCommand.Parameters.Add("@customer_No", SqlDbType.Int, 4).Value = SqlDbType.Int;
However, when I try this my customer Id is not unique., and my cusomer_Id is always set to to the number 8. Does anyone know a way around this?
Hi, I have a question, I have created a table and with a primary key called "ID". However, I want the "ID" be auto increment as well. when inserting new record into the database.I'm using vb.net. how can I do in the following format: "1", "2", "3", ............ etc. I've the code below but it's not working in the right way, what's wrong with my code? Private Sub BtnAdd_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnAdd.Click Dim ssql As String Dim Itemid As Integer Dim updcmd As SqlClient.SqlCommand Itemid = 0 mysqladap = New SqlClient.SqlDataAdapter("select MAX(Item_id) From auction where item_type= '" & (Image1.ImageUrl) & "'", mySqlConn) Itemid = (Itemid) + 1 ssql = "insert into auction (item_id,owner_name,owner_mail,owner_mobile,owner_phone,owner_ext,item_type,item_name,item_image,item_desc,item_cost,start_date) values ('" & (Itemid) & "','" & Trim(ownertxt.Text) & "' ,'" & Trim(emailtxt.Text) & "', '" & Trim(mobiletxt.Text) & "', '" & Trim(phonetxt.Text) & "','" & Trim(exttxt.Text) & "','" & Trim(DropDownList1.SelectedValue) & "','" & Trim(itemtxt.Text) & "','" & Trim(Image1.ImageUrl) & "','" & Trim(desctxt.Text) & "','" & Trim(costtxt.Text) & "','" & Trim(Today.Date) & "')" updcmd = New SqlClient.SqlCommand(ssql, mySqlConn) updcmd.ExecuteNonQuery() lblmsg.Visible = True End SubAnyone can help me? Thanks.
Is it possible to make a AUTONUMBER field in an SQL table?Microsoft Access allows you to create an auto generate field. If possible, please enlighten me.THANK YOU
What is the equivalent to autonumber in SQL 7? I ported over some data into SQL but when I bring it up in Access 97 as linked tables it shows that what used to be autonumber in Access is listed only as number in SQL. So what is the equivalent to Autonumber in SQL?
I have been working with Sql Server 7 for about 5 months now, so I am relatively new when it comes to understanding the migration process from Access 97 to SQL. I have run into one particular problem to which I have not accurately found the solution. The Access database that I work with involves using the autonumber field. This number in Access is generated when the form is opened, thus allowing me to open another form that references that first auto-generated number from the first form. My problem stems from the fact that Sql doesn't generate this autonumber until the form is saved. This cause a problem because the comment information needs to be saved with that particular entery. I need to know how do I deal with this particular problem of generating an autonumber when the form opens.
I'm fairly new to the field of database design, my professionalism is in internet solutions but i hope someone can help me out with this one. If you have some questions about internet solutions just e-mail me.
I have designed a database in Access 2000 and then upgraded it to a pre-installed SQL Server 2000 (done by someone else). Only now the 'autonumber' from Access was transformed into an 'identity'. But the real problem is that my database was based on first getting an ID. Now i first have to fill in the fields to get an ID afterwards :-S
Can someone help me out how i can get an ID when something is first entered, just like Autonumber from Access 2000?