Re: remove from db renumbering

From: Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2002 03:27:56 +0000
Subject: Re: remove from db renumbering
Groups: php.db 
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You should not rely on the autonumber as a sorting method. You should use it as a reference. I see you have two easy options (there may be more, but this seems suitable). 1. Get the SQL to pull a random record (requires mySQL 3.23.x or higher) SELECT * FROM tblName ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 1 2. Get all of the ID numbers into an array and pick a random value, then retrieve the rest of the details using the row ID you picked from the array. Adam

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