Chris, > I know about: psql dbname -tc "select * from tableX where whatever" > > tableX.dat
What about psql $DATABASEHOST -U $DATABASEUSER -d $DATABASE -q -P footer -A -F , -c "$DETAIL_SQL" >table.csv To produce a comma separated file of tuples only. If I'm not mistaken, as happens quite a bit, you can then use COPY to import the csv file. Allan The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise the sender and delete the document. Neither OneSteel nor the sender accept responsibility for any viruses contained in this email or any attachments. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend
