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Selecting data in SQL videos | SQL Queries Part 7 - Using Functions in Queries

Posted by Andrew Gould on 30 May 2012

SQL Queries Part 7 - Using Functions in Queries

Learn the basics of using functions in Microsoft SQL Server queries. This video teaches you how to use functions to create calculated columns in a query, including where to find a list of available functions, how to work out which parameters you need to fill in using the help system, and how to combine functions in more elaborate calculations.

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This video has the following accompanying files:

File name	Type	Description
Create Movies Database with Genre Table.sql	SQL query
GenerateMoviesDatabase.sql	SQL query
GenerateUpdatedMoviesDatabase.sql	SQL query

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From:	duggie
When:	27 Oct 17 at 16:01

Reply to duggie

Yes, thanks.

From:	duggie
When:	27 Oct 17 at 10:34

Reply to duggie

I have got a copy of the database the accompanies this SQL video. When I expand Database Diagrams, I don't have anything. Why is that?

From:	Andrew G
When:	27 Oct 17 at 15:25

Reply to Andrew G

For the very simple reason that you can't script the creation of a database diagram! Fortunately, we do have a video which includes a section on creating database diagrams which you can view here https://www.wiseowl.co.uk/videos/sql2016/design-relational-database.htm

I hope that helps!

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