Marc,
No, SQL Server does not implement "before" triggers.
Remove your foreign keys, disable them (NOCHECK) or perform cascading in sp
or client app.....
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Tibor Karaszi
MCSE, MCSD, MCT, SQL Server MVP
Cornerstone Sweden AB
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>Hi all,
> I have a need to perform a cascading delete via a trigger. The problem
>is that the initial delete from the table violates a foreign key
constraint.
>Is there any way to perform a "Before Delete" action in a trigger in SQL
>Server?
>Thanks -- Marc