I just have some batch work in scripts that I pass through: psql < script.sql &>script.log & or may be run by cron. In sql raise notice is not available. Is there any other way to send messages to the logs without polluting them too much with -a? -- Ivan Sergio Borgonovo http://www.webthatworks.it -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general