pooja.sharma 54426 (1/15/2014)
declare @cols NVARCHAR(MAX)select @cols = STUFF((SELECT distinct ',' + QUOTENAME(c.propName)
FROM PropertyDef c where objecttypeid = 3
FOR XML PATH(''), TYPE
).value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)')
,1,1,'')
So you're saying that you're trying to pass @cols into the second function as a comma delimited list?
I'm thinking you don't need 2 functions at all. Can you provide DDL and some consumable sample data for your PropertyDef table?
With that I (or someone else if I'm not around) would surely be able to provide you some tested code.
You should also show us exactly how the final output list should look.
Note: You're thinking row by agonizing row (RBAR) here. You need to shift your thinking to set-based to get to a proper solution.
My thought question: Have you ever been told that your query runs too fast?
My advice:
INDEXing a poor-performing query is like putting sugar on cat food. Yeah, it probably tastes better but are you sure you want to eat it?
The path of least resistance can be a slippery slope. Take care that fixing your fixes of fixes doesn't snowball and end up costing you more than fixing the root cause would have in the first place.
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