On 09/02/2014 06:20 PM, swaroop wrote: > To summarize - how do i replace the input strings in java (data is streamed > in and i do a copy to postgres) > so that CSV copy does not fail. > a. words with comma > b. words with double quotes in them > c. words with \ (backslash) Don't write the escaping yourself. Use a CSV library that can consume your input data and emit correct CSV. -- Craig Ringer http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/ PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Training & Services -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general