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Last line in 6.4.5 =C= * * Cal Evans * The Virtual CIO * http://www.calevans.com * -----Original Message----- From: Jim Racster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 10:06 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Update syntax Hi All, With a database that contains tables PetInv and Purchases: mysql> update PetInv -> set PetInv.Qty = PetInv.Qty + Purchases.Qty -> where PetInv.ItemNo = Purchases.ItemNo; ERROR 1109: Unknown table 'Purchases' in where clause As you can see I'm trying to add purchase quantities to existing quantities, but obviously I'm not doing it right. Any ideas? TIA, Jim --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
