How to get Random Value from Table Row

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i've data on table in one column and want to select one data from table randomly while loading a page on ASP.NET 4.0 C# textbox. how to do it

Posted 11-Aug-12 3:35am

Leo Rajendra Dhakal

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[no name] 11-Aug-12 9:43am

Try using the Random class.

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Wendelius · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-11T04:12:00

Solution 1

You didn't mention if you want to do this with a SQL query or in code or something else, but if you want to use SQL and you have SQL Server then one way to select a random row is

SQL

SELECT TOP 1 * FROM YourTable ORDER BY NEWID()

Posted 11-Aug-12 4:12am

Wendelius

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Leo Rajendra Dhakal 11-Aug-12 10:18am

But it's not working on Access Databse

Wendelius 11-Aug-12 10:25am

So you use Access database. Haven't tried it but you could try something like
SELECT TOP 1 * FROM YourTable ORDER BY RND

[no name] 11-Aug-12 11:23am

You need to provide all relevant information if you expect good answers to your question. Where in your question did you say you were using am Access database? Or even a database at all?

Leo Rajendra Dhakal · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-11T17:47:00

Solution 2

Thank you Mika, Wendelius, Wes Aday for your good response. It's solved now

Posted 11-Aug-12 17:47pm

Leo Rajendra Dhakal