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kieran5405
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 Posted - 2012-06-12 : 12:09:05
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| Hi,In SQL Server 2008, I have an nvarchar column with dates formatted in dd/mm/yyyy. There are lots of rows.I want to convert the 'nvarchar' column to a 'date' type column.How can i do this and obviously keep the row data correct.Thanks... |
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nigelrivett
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3385 Posts |
Posted - 2012-06-12 : 12:38:16
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| convert(datetime,mycol,103)==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.SSIS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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kieran5405
Yak Posting Veteran
96 Posts |
Posted - 2012-06-12 : 12:52:49
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| Hi,Thanks for reply. But what I want to do the actual column data type to a 'date' format...so update the table so the column is a 'date' type. |
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nigelrivett
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3385 Posts |
Posted - 2012-06-12 : 13:12:14
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| Add a new column, update with the data then delete the old. You can then rename the new column if you wish.==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.SSIS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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kieran5405
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2012-06-12 : 13:28:16
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| cheers that'll work!!! |
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convert nvarchar column to date column format