> I need to build a query that needs to find the previous or next record in
a
> database using a form. The records are numbered using a field called
> 'sb_num'. This field is initially set using the form.
> Would something like this work
> Next:
> Select 'field1', 'field2' from table order by sb_num where
$sb_num>=++sb_num
> limit 1
>
> Previous
> Select 'field1', 'field2' from table order by sb_num desc where
> $sb_num<=--$sb_num limit 1

Yes, only not quite...

select ... where sb_num > $sb_num

select ... where sb_num < $sb_num

Note that it's possible to reach the first or last record, and then there is
no "Next" or "Previous".  A nice interface would disable the un-usuable
link.

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