Well it seems you output it via PHP so count it extern in PHP.
And changing ID values is a "no-go!"
You will never have any relation possibilities if you alter the ID fields.
In short. You mess everthing up with it.
There are count functions in MySQL that gives you the counted rows
or output it counted.
You can look at the manuals in mysql.com
Good luck
Barry
Barry:
I realize that relational dB's are out if one does this -- and -- I
fully understand why.
That's the reason when I started this thread I made it clear that I
was NOT talking about a relational dB but rather a simple flat file.
What I find interesting in all of this exchange -- however -- is that
everyone agree's renumbering the "id" of a dB is something you don't
do, but no one can come up with a concrete (other than relational)
reason why.
But your suggestion to look-up the MySQL count function, is a good
one, thank you.
tedd
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