On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 11:40 AM, David G. Johnston < david.g.johns...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Melvin Davidson <melvin6...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Are you doing this in PostgreSQL 7.3 and Windows XP? Can you provide us >> with a little more useful information like current PostgreSQL version and >> O/S? >> Otherwise we have absolutely no idea what the problem might be. >> >> > "Windows (8.1)" refers to the O/S version. > > Knowing the PostgreSQL version probably won't make a difference though > knowing how it was installed might (though not for me personally). > > David J. > > Thank you, Based on https://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.5/static/app-psql.html#APP-PSQL-ENVIRONMENT The following may be pertinent. If -n / --no-readline was specified, then command history is not used. What happens if you issue the \s command in psql? Is history supported? What is the value for HISTFILE? -- *Melvin Davidson* I reserve the right to fantasize. Whether or not you wish to share my fantasy is entirely up to you.
