Re: a column level trigger

[Glenn Gundermann <glenn.gundermann@xxxxxxxxx>]

You use a column trigger if you want an action to take place when the
column value is changed.
You use a table trigger on a read, update, insert, or delete of a row.

Yours truly,

Glenn Gundermann
Email: glenn.gundermann@xxxxxxxxx
Cell: (416) 317-3144



On Mon, 10 Jun 2024 at 16:31, Jay Vaughn <jeffersonvaughn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> So need to perform some function (pgm), when an db2 table column input
> takes place.
>
> At first thought a table trigger (that only processes that column) sounds
> fine.
>
> But then maybe a field procedure that sits on the column itself.
> I've only used field procedures for encryption and while I think they may
> work also fine for like a column level trigger... is that a good idea?
> I really don't like the idea of not being able to use sql though.
>
> any other possibilities?
>
> tia
>
> Jay
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