slick_moe
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Coldfusion - how to determine if number in ValueList() is within a specified range
How do I go about taking a valuelist such as (1, 5, 12, 18) and running a function to determine if any of the values in the list are within a specified range. For example, if the range was from 2 to 6, I need an output that would that would state that the valuelist DOES have a value in that range, which is 5 in this example.
<cfset mylist= ValueList(myquery.ids,",")
Now I need something like <cfif a value in mylist is between 2 and 6>Value exists</cfif>
<cfset mylist= ValueList(myquery.ids,",")
Now I need something like <cfif a value in mylist is between 2 and 6>Value exists</cfif>
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Just to let you know gdemaria's answer is correct.
Slick_moe, choose whatever fits your needs, they both are correct. Not sure where Nathans (the non-expert) comment is coming from...
Real simpleZadoc I was one of the past experts top of the charts here and have not been back for a while. He asked for a FUNCTION. I understand your answer will work but it is not a FUNCTION. I have been doing ColdFusion for a VERY long time. If you guys had NOT answered correctly I would have posted a answer. Sorry if I offended you but I do not like questions hanging around that have a legitimate answer that is correct for the question asked. So instead of providing a new answer I simply made sure to tell the person asking the question to please accept it. If the answer was incomplete and you gave a more complete answer I would have explained that. I appreciated you trying. If you want to check and see http://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanstanford here is my work record to show I am an expert in ColdFusion.
So if he asked for a function, Gdemaria's answer is a function.. You really think he needs your help determining which one is a function?
Sorry I offended you. You are an expert.
I don't feel your comment was appropriate and it was extremely vague.
Sorry I offended you. You are an expert.
I don't feel your comment was appropriate and it was extremely vague.
Also Nathans... you spelt "Verision" wrong on your Linkedin profile.
Its Verizon
Its Verizon
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I just have to say that gdemaria's answer is a "function," which is what I asked for. I wasn't after a "function" per se, only code that would give the functionality I needed. It's my fault for not being more clear. Being more of a novice, Zadoc's answer worked perfectly for my needs and so get's the most points. Some points also to gdemaria for a great answer as well. Thanks to all!
i.e. depending on the size of your list, and the range you are checking for, it may be more efficient to just run a QoQ on your original query to select IDs that fall within your range, instead of looping over list/range...
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