T-SQL Insert into table without having to specify every column

Question

In our db there is a table that has a little over 80 columns. It has a primary key and Identity insert is turned on. I\'m looking for a way to insert into this table every colum

Answer 1

Why not just create a VIEW of the original data, removing the unwanted fields? Then 'Select * into' your hearts desire.

• Localized control within a single view
• No need to modify SPROC
• Add/change/delete fields easy
• No need to query meta-data
• No temporary tables