>>>>> "Richard" == Richard Whittaker <richard@stripped>
> writes:
Richard> Hi there...
Richard> I'm designing a database that makes great use of time, specifically the
Richard> time difference between one point of data and another, and was wondering
Richard> what MySQL's capabilities in this area are?... Can I simply subtract one
Richard> time from another (I.E. 3:48:19 - 2:45:19 = 1:03:00), or do I have to
Richard> convert everything into seconds first, do the calcs, then convert back to
Richard> "regular" time?..
Richard> Thanks kindly in advance..
Richard> Richard W.
Hi!
You can't subtract times directly; You must instead use on of the
time functions that is described in the MySQL manual!
Regards,
Monty
