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james.sewell wrote
> Hello all,
> 
> Let's say I'm running the following SQL script via psql -f
> 
> BEGIN
> \set ON_ERROR_STOP
> SELECT myFunction();
> CREATE TABLE x(id int);
> END;
> 
> Is there anything I can do in myFunction which will:
> 
> a) Stop execution of the script so that x will not be created
> b) Not throw an error (return value of 0, no ERROR in output)
> 
> I am currently using an EXCEPTION, which satisfies a, but not b.

No.  To accomplish that kind of flow control requires that you use a
procedural language.  pl/pgsql can serve that purpose.  You can use a
function or a DO block to implement.  Or code a shell script.

David J.





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