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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I am attempting to understand user defined
functions.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I am in need of a common function that
will update a column in table X when a trigger on table Y or table Z is
triggered.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Is the user defined function the way to go?... or
would it be better to use a fourth table to trigger a common
function?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bob</FONT></DIV>
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