PSLine2000Documentation/Queries/Material_Update_8110950_To_8111150.md

Material_Update_8110950_To_8111150

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SQL Statement

UPDATE Process SET Process.MetalType = "8111150"
WHERE (((Process.MetalType)="8110950"));

Dependencies

• None

Parameters

• None

What it does

SQL Update Statement Description

Overview

The provided SQL update statement modifies the MetalType field in the Process table. It updates all records where the value in the MetalType column is "8110950" to a new value of "8111150".

Breakdown

• UPDATE: This keyword indicates that the code intends to modify existing data in the database.
• Process: The table name specified for updating, which is assumed to exist and have columns matching the field names.
• SET Process.MetalType = "8111150": Specifies the new value to be assigned to the MetalType column for all records meeting the condition. This effectively updates these fields.
• WHERE (((Process.MetalType)="8110950"): Defines the conditions under which the update should be applied.

Conditions Evaluation

The WHERE clause uses a subquery with parentheses to evaluate the following:

• Process.MetalType: The field in question, being compared against the specified value.
• "8110950": The exact string value to match against.

The double parentheses and the use of an inner query make it necessary for the update statement to target only rows where the condition is true.

Purpose

This SQL code appears designed to standardize or correct MetalType values in a specific table, assuming that non-standard values ("8110950") need to be replaced with a universally accepted value ("8111150").

Best Practice Notes

• Regularly review and maintain update scripts to ensure data consistency.
• Test database updates in a controlled environment before applying them to production data.
• Consider using UPDATE ... WITH syntax for more readability, especially when dealing with complex queries.

Full Example

-- Update Process.MetalType from "8110950" to "8111150"
UPDATE Process
SET Process.MetalType = "8111150"
WHERE Process.MetalType = "8110950";

This revised example is often considered more readable and maintainable, especially in large-scale applications.