Re: SQL Identity column

Thank you.

That is what I thought.

The reason I asked is this: I have a table that I would like to have
function as the Parent. I want to possibly have other tables have
referential integrity with it. If I have an Identity number as the key [as
opposed to a Vendor Number for example], then how would I set something
like: A Child table's Vendor Number column must have a value that exists
in the Parent's Vendor Number column. Unless I'm missing something, it's
not as easy using Identity columns only, since you first have to get the
Identity column of the Vendor whose associated row you want to write in
the Child table. Sounds like extra steps to me, but maybe it's worth it?

Thanks again,

Doug



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