I need a setup script that uses INSERT commands to repopulate dummy data in a SQL Server table. How can I automatically generate these INSERT statements from current data?
hey, i was tinkering with dynamic sql to build insert queries on fly. this approach lets u customize and execute in bulk. hav u considered automatizing via a cursor or something similar? i’m curious how others address quirks like datatype formatting.
hey, been playin with smoo objects for auto insert script generation. ever tried templating your dynamic sql for better control on datatype quirks? how did that work out for u vs ssm scripting?
hey, try using for xml path in your select to build the insert script automatically. i used it once and it was pretty handy even though u might have to adjust for quotes etc. gives a neat way to gen the inserts.
A method I found reliable involves using SQL Server Management Studio’s scripting functionality. From past experience, right-clicking on the database or table and selecting the generate scripts option provides a ready-made series of INSERT statements that handle data-typing issues gracefully. This tool often proves more efficient than trying to craft a dynamic SQL script manually, particularly when dealing with data formats that require careful handling of quotes and special characters. It has saved me considerable time by automating what otherwise would be a labor-intensive manual process.