Re: SQL query seach + rearranging results

On Monday 16 February 2004 16:07, lowdog wrote:
> hey guys!
>
> I need your help in writing a php name-day searcher script.

Actually, you probably want a mysql list - this is a PostgreSQL list.

However, from what I can understand of your problem I think the easiest
solution for you might be to order the results by name (nevek table?) and
then loop through building a results list while the name remains the same.

Something like:

$current_name = '';
while (/* fetch next row */) {
if ($row['name']==$current_name) {
/* add next "day" to output list */
}
else {
/* display output list if anything there */
$current_name = $row['name'];
$output_list = array();
$output_list[] = $row['day'];
}
}
/* on exiting loop, check if there is a final row to display */

Hope that's of some use.

PS - indenting your SQL cleanly on multiple lines will save you time in the
future - trust me on this.

PPS - localization (the accented characters you are having problems with) is a
difficult issue, especially on the web where client/page/database encoding
can all interact.

PPPS - if you port your application to PostgreSQL, you've found the right list
for SQL questions. We also have a PHP list and a novice list if you're just
starting.

Good luck
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Richard Huxton
Archonet Ltd