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Delphi 7 Syntax error (comma) in ADO query

I’m trying to create a record in a database using a SQL query in Delphi 7. I’m using an ADO Query and I’ve tried both with and without parameters, but to no avail. The error occurs between ShowMessage 1 and 2. The commented out part was the one way I tried doing this, and it gave this error:…

Find records which cross-reference each other

I want to extract all the rows from a database table, where the rows cross-reference each other. My table contains 2 rows: ref1 & ref2 Table example: In this case, I want my query to return only rows 01 and 03, because they cross-reference each other. Is this possible using a single query, or will I need …

SQL Update if parameter is not null or empty

I searched some ways to check if a SQL Server parameter is not null or empty but I’m not sure what’s the best way to use this when updating several columns: I had this code at first that was updating without checking for empty or Null values: Then I added an IF clause before updating, it is workin…

How to allow only one row for a table?

I have one table in which I would like only one entry. So if someone is trying to insert another row it shouldn’t be allowed, only after someone deleted the previously existing row. How do I set a rule for a table like this? Answer A UNIQUE constraint allows multiple rows with NULL values, because two N…