PSLine2000Documentation/Queries/Material_Update_8110611_To_8111196.md

Material_Update_8110611_To_8111196

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SQL Statement

UPDATE Process SET Process.MetalType = "8110611"
WHERE (((Process.MetalType)="8111196"));

Dependencies

• None

Parameters

• None

What it does

SQL Update Statement

Description

The provided SQL update statement modifies the MetalType field in the Process table. The change is made based on a specific condition that ensures only records with a matching metal type are updated.

Breakdown

UPDATE Clause

The first part of the statement, UPDATE Process, specifies the table to be modified (Process) and the action to be performed (update).

SET Clause

The second part, SET Process.MetalType = "8110611", defines the new value for the MetalType field in the specified table. In this case, all records will have their MetalType updated to "8110611".

WHERE Clause

The third part of the statement, WHERE (((Process.MetalType)="8111196"), specifies the condition under which the update should be applied:

• The inner parentheses define a boolean expression that evaluates to true if the value in the MetalType field matches "8111196".
• The outer parentheses ensure that the entire WHERE clause is evaluated correctly, even when used within other SQL expressions.

Condition Evaluation

In essence, this statement updates all records in the Process table where the current MetalType is equal to "8111196". Any record with a different metal type will not be updated.

Example Use Case

This update statement might be used in a scenario where an organization needs to standardize its metal types across various processes. By matching specific process identifiers (e.g., Process.MetalType) against a predefined list, the update ensures consistency and reduces errors.