Re: What query on system tables retrieves table or queries definitoin

On Sat, Mar 04, 2006 at 03:13:18AM +0000, lists@adontendev.net wrote:
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> What is the query for retrieving a tables and a views definition from the system
> tables (in 7.4).
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> I am trying to find my way in the system tables and I am finding very confusing,
> especially way in the way the tables are linked.

If you start psql with the -E switch or use "\set ECHO_HIDDEN = 'on'"
then the \d command print the queries used to generate the output. This
should give you a good start. Alternativly, use the information_schema.

Have a nice day,
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