David G Johnston wrote > On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Mike Pultz [via PostgreSQL] < > ml-node+s1045698n5831551h5@.nabble >> wrote: > >> Hey David, >> >> > What version are you using? >> >> Sorry, I'm on 9.3.4. >> >> >Now() is a volatile function so the planner cannot omit partitions. >> > >> >Replace that with a constant and now it can. >> >> I'm not sure what you mean- now() is a stable function: > > > My mistake but unless it is immutable the planner cannot evaluate it, it > has to defer to the executor. The executor can evaluate it a single time > for the query but it is still left with the original execution plan given > to it by the planner. > > >> it's the timestamp at the start of the transaction- so the planner should >> have a set value for all rows. > > >> Am I missing something else? >> >> > Precise responsibility and timing mechanics between the planner and > executor which I cannot give adequate exposition on off the top of my > head... > > David J. http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.3/interactive/ddl-partitioning.html Note the third-to-last paragraph. David J. -- View this message in context: http://postgresql.nabble.com/Problem-with-constraint-exclusion-on-partitions-tp5831541p5831553.html Sent from the PostgreSQL - general mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general