Continue SQL query even on errors in MySQL workbench

Question

I'm using MySQL workbench to import a Joomla sample_data.sql file into my local database. I want it to continue importing, even if an error occurs, by skipping the line that caused the error.

Is there something I can prefix the SQL with to prevent the query from halting at any errors?

Answer 1

try

mysql --force < sample_data.sql 

Mysql help section says

 -f, --force         Continue even if we get an sql error.

Answer 2

You could also use INSERT IGNORE

INSERT IGNORE INTO mytable
 (primaryKey, field1, field2)
VALUES
 ('1', 1, 2),
 ('1', 3, 4), //will not be inserted
 ('2', 5, 6); //will be inserted

Answer 3

In MySQL Workbench, I unticked the option under Query to "Stop Script Execution on Errors":

It looks like Zimbabao's answer will work also.

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In newer versions use 'Toggle whether execution of SQL script should continue after failed statements'