Re: add a value to an ENUM type

[Edoardo Panfili <edoardo@xxxxxxxx>]

On 03/09/09 22.13, APseudoUtopia wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM, Edoardo Panfili<edoardo@xxxxxxxx>  wrote:
> > I have an enum type
> > CREATE TYPE shapeName AS ENUM('rectangle','circle');
> >
> > now I need another value: 'square'
> >
> > the pg_type.oid of 'shapename is 16458
> >
> > It works, but Is it safe to use this?
> > insert into pg_enum (enumtypid,enumlabel) VALUES('16458','square');
> >
> > thank you
> > Edoardo
>
> I have done this previously on several occasions to modify ENUM
> values, so it will work. However, when I inquired about doing the
> same, I was told "be careful and be sure of what you're doing", so
> I'll forward it on to you as well.

thank you,
I forgot to say that for me sorting order is not important on this type.

Edoardo

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