> 1) create the copy of the row and return the identifier > 2) apply updates on the new row identified by the identifier returned in step > 1 > > If possible, I want to write this in a single command, to avoid overhead and > mistakes. > > I tried writing a rewrite rule or before trigger, but it becomes quickly a > mess to avoid infinite loops. > > Any ideas are welcome. Thanks. > > Insert into table (cols) Select ... From table;
As mentioned previously just modify the original row before inserting it into the table as a new record. David J. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
