"D'Arcy J.M. Cain" <darcy@xxxxxxxxx> writes: > ... In fact, this seems to work already if > quotes are added: > box('(0, 1), (2, 3)') Well, that's just another spelling for a box literal, which is exactly what the OP *doesn't* want, since he's trying to construct a box value from non-constant values. regards, tom lane -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general