Hi, I try to deploy an Application with Oracle Database to a solution with postgresql. the Oracle system exists and we use a request which return an int in a variable nb by "returning nb_lock into nb" UPDATE xdb_ancestors_lock SET nb_lock=nb_lock+1 WHERE doc_id=? AND ele_id=? returning nb_lock INTO nb; I'd like to know if there is equivalent solution under postgresql or if i'm obliged to do a select before my update. Best regards, Nico This e-mail is intended only for the above addressee. It may contain privileged information. If you are not the addressee you must not copy, distribute, disclose or use any of the information in it. If you have received it in error please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Security Notice: all e-mail, sent to or from this address, may be accessed by someone other than the recipient, for system management and security reasons. This access is controlled under Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Lawful Business Practises. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 4: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster