That may depend of what database server you are using, for mysql you can
use:
........ WHERE (LEFT('Brick',3) = LEFT(Post Code,3))
If you are using other dbserver, check your manual.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shaun" <shaun@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <php-db@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 10:45 PM
Subject: Brick Codes
> Hi,
>
> I have a table of Locations around the country. My system produces reports
> based on these Locations. I also have a table containing Brick Codes e.g.
>
> Brick Post Code
> AB51 AB51
> AB52 AB52
> AB55 AB55
> AB56 AB56
> AL01 AL1
> AL02 AL2
> AL03 AL3
> AL04 AL4
>
>
> How can I compare the first 3 or 4 letters of the postcode in the
Locations
> table to the corresponding entry in the Brick Codes table so I can add it
to
> my report?
>
> Thanks for your help
>
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