Hi, How can I realize the line? v_res := cast(x'v_tmp' as bigint); v_tmp is a text variable with hex digits. this works: v_res := cast(x'6de14a8b478ac' as bigint); I think its about quoting Janek -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general