Re: Re: php mysql problem

On Tue, May 2, 2006 7:22 am, chris smith wrote: > On 5/2/06, Ross <ross@aztechost.com> wrote: >> This is my database now...I will use the item_id for the order but >> what if I >> want to change item_id 3 to item id 1? How can I push all the items >> down one >> place? How can I delete any gaps when items are deleted. > > Why do you want to do that? There's no benefit in doing this.. > actually it becomes a pain. > > You'd need to update not only this table but any field in other tables > that references this one as well (and if you miss one, you have a > completely useless database). No, we've got past that bit. Now he just wants user-definable ordering in sequence from 1 to N, using item_id as the user-modifiable field, and "id" as the auto_increment field. item_id is a HORRIBLE name for such a field, mind you... Call it "rank" or something, okay Ross? While you are at it, "id" is an awfully generic name for a field, really. I personally prefer: create table foo (foo_id int(11) auto_increment, ...); But, hey, a lot of folks go with just "id" on everything, and seem okay with that. [shrug] -- Like Music? http://l-i-e.com/artists.htm