On 24-12-2014 16:56, Dimitry Sibiryakov wrote:
> 24.12.2014 16:39, Jim Starkey wrote:
>> Sorry, that's backwards.  Changes to the minor version are upwards
>> compatible -- a new engine can work against an older database.  If a
>> change is backwards compatible, there is no reason to change the ODS
>> version at all.
>
>     How SELECT NEW_FIELD FROM SYSTEM_TABLE is supposed to work against older 
> databases?

If it isn't in the ODS of that database, it is not shown. To be able to 
get that new field, you need to upgrade the ODS by backup and restore.

Mark
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Mark Rotteveel

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