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query to get number of columns in table ???????????
Mar 13 '08 #1
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ck9663
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try

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  1. select count(*) from syscolumns
  2. where id in (select id from sysobjects where sysobjects.name = 'YourTableName')
  3.  
-- CK
Mar 13 '08 #2
ankitamca85
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thx....

but can u explain dis query.......i didnt get it
Mar 14 '08 #3
ck9663
2,878 Recognized Expert Specialist
Explain in what way? The query is a bit self explanatory...

-- CK
Mar 14 '08 #4

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