On Oct 12, 2011, at 14:43, "J.V." <jvsrvcs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I tried hstore with no luck. > > How do I initialize the array? > > How do I loop through each key/value pair in a stored function to retrieve the key and value for each item in the list? > > I need a list of key value pairs. Any options there? > > J.V. > > On 10/12/2011 8:51 AM, Merlin Moncure wrote: >> On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 8:46 AM, J.V.<jvsrvcs@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> I want to create a variable that is an array or list of key/value pairs. >>> >>> The key would be a table name and the value would be a sql statement or a >>> value or list of values for which I could extract to create a sql statement >>> and execute. >>> >>> I have tried experimenting with various arrays, but there is no clear >>> example or documentation. The key and the value would be text. >>> >>> I want to iterate over the entire array (or list), so would need an example >>> on that or some pointers there, if there is help. >> use thee the hstore! >> >> postgres=# select * from each('a=>1,b=>2'); >> key | value >> -----+------- >> a | 1 >> b | 2 >> (2 rows) >> >> (if you do stick with arrays, use unnest() -- it can be built for >> older versions if you don't have it). >> >> merlin >> > > -- > Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) > To make changes to your subscription: > http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general Create a custom type with two text components and use that in an array. David J. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general