sql case will not working with like operator

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In my scenario
where
case Isvalid
when 'true' then name like '%a'
end

error showing "incorrect syntax"

Posted 20-Dec-12 18:11pm

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Aarti Meswania · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-20T18:24:00

it should like this

SQL

select * from
tblnm
where name like (case when Isvalid = true then '%a' else '' end)

Happy Coding!
:)

Posted 20-Dec-12 18:24pm

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josh-jw 21-Dec-12 2:08am

thnx aarti

Aarti Meswania 21-Dec-12 2:17am

Welcome! :)
Glad to help you!
:)