Re: Extending Datatype

I need to use the UNIQUEIDENTIFIER. There are other concerns in the database
design that makes using a serial type very inpractical.

Is there easy example of writing a data type extension somewhere??

Thanks


Wei

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Momjian" <pgman@candle.pha.pa.us>
To: "Wei Weng" <wweng@kencast.com>
Cc: <pgsql-sql@postgresql.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [SQL] Extending Datatype


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> Try the SERIAL data type.  It uses sequences and DEFAULT.  Read the FAQ.
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> Wei Weng wrote:
> > Where can I find a more detailed doc on how to write module for extended
> > datatype? There isn't much about it on techdoc.postgresql.org.
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> > (I need to write one for UNIQUEIDENTIFIER.)
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> > Thanks!
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> > Wei
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