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Defining data types for fields, when you a create a file

Hi All,

When I create fields (in files) I need assign a data type like char,
varchar, money etc.

I have some questions about the data types when you create fields in a
file.

What is the difference between data type 'CHAR' and 'TEXT'?
When do you use 'VAR' in your datatype word? e.g. VARCHAR ?
What is the difference 'NVARCHAR' & 'VARCHAR' & 'CHAR'?
What is the 'N' in 'VARCHAR'?

Let's say I would like to create a file see below for the fields.
What data type do you assign for it? Can someone help me assigning data
types?

File1
======
Name data type?
Address data type?
City data type?
Salary Amount (2 decimal) data type?
Age data type?
Gender (value M/F) data type?
length (2 decimal) data type?
Quantity ( 0 decimal) data type?
Cost price (4 decimal) data type?
Extented price ( 2 decimal) data type?
Birth Date data type?
User id data type?
Time entered data type?
Thank you clarifying these datatypes.

Regards,

Mesut

Mar 9 '06
11 3438
Mesut,

Be aware that a field type name on database server mark A can mean or be
stored something different as on server mark B.

Cor

"mesut demir" <me***@edpnet.b e> schreef in bericht
news:11******** *************@j 52g2000cwj.goog legroups.com...
Thank you very much again Figital. I now much have better understing
data types.

btw Armin thank you too for the usefull links you sent...

best regards,

Mesut

Mar 10 '06 #11
Hi Cor,

I learnt 1 more thing now. Thank you for tip, I'll keep in mind....

best regards,

Mesut

Mar 10 '06 #12

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