JohnF, > But how do you backup only a single table or transfer only a signle table. please use pg_dump. You can find excellent documentation at http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.2/interactive/app-pgdump.html please pay special attention to the --table option. Best wishes, Harald -- GHUM Harald Massa persuadere et programmare Harald Armin Massa Spielberger Straße 49 70435 Stuttgart 0173/9409607 fx 01212-5-13695179 - EuroPython 2008 will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania - Stay tuned! ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq