PFC <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I have no idea what to type in gbd to get the trace, though.... What I usually do is - start a psql session - in another window, find out the PID of the backend attached to the psql session, and do $ gdb /path/to/postgres backend_PID ... gdb> b errfinish gdb> cont - go back to psql session and issue problem command - when gdb stops execution, do gdb> bt ... useful printout is here ... gdb> quit sure you want to exit? y regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 9: the planner will ignore your desire to choose an index scan if your joining column's datatypes do not match