provide an example of what you're trying to
do.
test=> select
date_part('month',current_date);
date_part
-----------
9
(1 row)
date_part
-----------
9
(1 row)
test=> select
length(date_part('month',current_date));
length
--------
1
(1 row)
length
--------
1
(1 row)
reid
-----Original Message-----Shiver me timbers, whats up with to_char()?!
From: Alex Turner [mailto:armtuk@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:21 AM
To: PostgreSQL List
Subject: Arrrr... date formatting.
Avast! Is there no way to get a month without it being padded to nine characters? It makes using a database to actualy format a date for output kinda impossible?
I'll have to walk the plank if I can't get an answer, the crew will mutiny and leave me on an island with a one-shot pistol and the sight of me sails dissapearing over the horizon!
Alex Turner
NetEconomist
P.S. For those who didn't know - it's national talk like a pirate day.
