# jg@xxxxxxxx / 2005-01-25 10:40:15 +0100: > I add use in my time in University some software that use "extended > type". > For each variable, we define the mandatory "classic type" as integer, > float, double array of. > And we define an optional "extended type" as the unit in the MKSA > system (Meter, Kilogram, Second, Ampere) or any other unit we would > have previously define (eg. Currency). > > This "extended type" was wonderful, because there was warning/error if > "extend type" does not match in any computation: you can not add apple > to orange. > > I would appreciate to have such system in PostgreSQL. Is CREATE TYPE what you're looking for? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.0/static/sql-createtype.html -- If you cc me or remove the list(s) completely I'll most likely ignore your message. see http://www.eyrie.org./~eagle/faqs/questions.html ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: you can get off all lists at once with the unregister command (send "unregister YourEmailAddressHere" to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx)